Greetings, Despite the argument, I think this has been an interesting thread. BudoStudent
Greetings Everyone, Why do many wear Tabi...well, the same reason most people wear Gi--because that's the attire that is common in practice....
Yes, and let me be clear--I've got nothing against training to fight. I see it as vital. No disagreement. Also no disagreement. I...
I really can't disagree with you. I think it is hard to teach, and you aren't likely to stumble onto it or naturally develop it by training for...
I wouldn't say that there is a singular "sport mindset" nor a singular "self defense mindset." However, if you watch anyone who engages in sports...
Sadly this seems to be a growing trend. We've come so far that our girls are acting like the more idiotic of our boys. Who talked about...
Absolutely. Mindset along with physical skills. Both are important. That's the big question however. I am not at all confident that...
This is really missing the point. The EXAMPLE of a 100lb teenage girl (which is perfectly reasonable) vs a larger attacker is an illustration....
Ok, I believe you. That doesn't mean that is common. I hope your 14 year old is ready and able to defend himself against an attacker, and has...
I'm not denouncing anything--I'm stating what often happens. Most people don't know what to do if they see someone being attacked. Most of us...
I disagree. I think that the most likely thing to happen is for someone to freeze up. I think you aren't going to think about much of...
You may encounter out of shape thugs, or you might encounter very practiced, very evil people who wouldn't think twice about hurting you in ways...
I've got no particular problem with free fighting, and I've agreed there are a lot of physical skills that are valuable to learn. Standing in a...
Ok. I see a difference between a situation where two people are mutually engaging in a competitive fight with rules (even if few), and a...
Greetings, I think MMA style fighting does have various applications for self-defense (which I realize is my assumption, not what the OP said)....
Greetings, All of what I'm about to say is just my opinion, but I thought I would express a few thoughts. If I wanted my daughter (or son...
I agree with you--a new student will likely have no idea if what they are being taught is worthwhile or a total waste. However, I don't see the...
Agreement is good. :) I'm not near DC however--I'm a Midwesterner. Skill is what's important...and where there is room for a lot of...
My personal preference would be for a more tightly controlled organization--in general, but the BJK doesn't seem to be that, and I choose to...
The issue of new students finding a good instructor is valid...and the same as in any other art. I know there are a lot of crappy TKD instructors...
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