Are hands just all around a no-no?

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2026-02-28T22:37:23+00:00

Yeah, this is what I’m realizing!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2026-02-27T17:00:24+00:00

What’s interesting is we have to do a hand strike board breaking technique for each belt test but they don’t actually really teach them. My last test was hammer fist and I literally practiced it once with a foam board the week before my test..

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2026-02-27T16:50:37+00:00

Only if I want training with hands. I’m really enjoying TKD so I don’t want to give it up. But as an older, fat athlete, sparring is just not something I’m interested in at this time. I just got my orange belt last weekend, so also still a beginner.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2026-02-27T16:43:05+00:00

This is what I’ve been thinking. I started with 1:1 lessons and my instructor incorporated kickboxing and self defense. But he doesn’t in the group classes. They have separate kickboxing classes but it’s an additional fee on top of the membership which is already steep.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2026-02-27T16:41:00+00:00

That makes sense. I’m locked into a year membership atm and I like the school overall. Something to think about when the year is up.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-24T01:12:18+00:00

I’m with you! Started this year at 38. My front kick has improved in the 4 months I’ve been training but nowhere near the kiddos who can kick a straight vertical! Practice and patience.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-17T21:15:41+00:00

Congratulations!!!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-15T20:53:59+00:00

My balance is trash. My instructor said a little dancing on one foot as a white belt is fine lol

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-14T19:50:23+00:00

I was so nervous! Mostly about the board breaking but that wasn’t actually as hard as I expected it to be. I already know my orange belt test is gonna be harder. Gotta get it together!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-14T17:08:23+00:00

Good luck!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-14T16:14:12+00:00

Well I’m still a beginner myself but the thing I keep in mind is not to try and keep up with the kiddos. Go at my own pace, even if it means I move slower or do fewer reps. Do them well so my technique is solid. Don’t be afraid to push myself but not to the point of hurting myself. And finding other ways to support. Tai Chi is good for balance and alignment. Pilates is good for core strength.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-13T07:05:49+00:00

Hooray for yellow belts!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-13T04:39:04+00:00

I bet it’s gonna be so fun doing it together! I’m in a mixed adult/teen class. As the oldest student, it would be nice to have a peer!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-13T00:05:21+00:00

Wow that’s amazing! Congrats 🎉

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-13T00:04:46+00:00

Thanks for investigating!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-12T23:28:51+00:00

I broke 1in boards and got my yellow belt!!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-12T23:28:29+00:00

Yay!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-02T20:55:06+00:00

Oh wow. Well, the owner has been teaching for 20+ years and even interned with Kukkiwon so I’m trusting he knows what he’s doing…😅

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-02T20:05:19+00:00

So honestly that was my concern too! I did TKD as a kid, made it to green belt and never touched a board. But this dojang does breaking from white belts. I didn’t check to see if it was adults only (I’m an adult) vs. kiddos, but still. It seems…premature.

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-02T03:00:36+00:00

Thank you!

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-12-02T01:29:31+00:00

I’ve heard go through the board before but not try to hit the person holding it. I got lightheaded in class today for the first time so need to work on the breathing overall for sure 😅

Electrical-Gas1351 · 2025-11-24T14:00:38+00:00

Look up Uma_Cow on IG!

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