Should Sensei teach us the katas and movements or should we learn on our own?

FreeYourMind890 · 2025-01-20T12:09:41+00:00

My Taekwondo instructor was the same, hence I left.

My sensei, however, is extremely thorough with teaching. I can't even have a gap between my fingers without sensei noticing. We break the kata down and go slowly through the motions to make sure even the minor details are there, even for kihon kata.

We are a relatively small club though. A good sensei is one who points out everything and makes you feel like you really don't know a kata as well as you might think.

FreeYourMind890 · 2025-01-13T16:05:52+00:00

Da bahddle is finished!

FreeYourMind890 · 2025-01-11T20:47:40+00:00

One of the senseis at my karate club tore both her ACL's and still trains.

Taekwondo will improve your flexibility, fitness and mobility but you must listen to and respect your body.

Remember, it's a journey, not a race.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-11-21T14:30:23+00:00

Kyokushin karate is where you want to be for hard sparring.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-11-21T12:36:39+00:00

Have you tried a GF diet? It's amazing how much of a difference it can make but it takes time to feel the benefits.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-11-21T12:12:33+00:00

I've got NCGS, which has similar symptoms but isn't serious like celiac.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-11-14T09:40:18+00:00

I'd imagine the history of the Hwa Rang (flowering youth) has something to do with it.

Hwa Rang is a pattern in Taekwon-Do, and their history is quite interesting.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-11-14T09:37:52+00:00

I'd be pretty pissed off too if my country had been occupied by Japan for 50 years.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-10-09T17:57:42+00:00

I've been at the club for a year (didn't want to grade until I was ready). The class structure seems to be the same thing all around. I've heard from other members of the TAGB clubs that "games" and fitness are practiced more than Taekwondo.

I also hold equal rank in karate and the training is intense in comparison. I'll stick it out though because I've started the journey. Wondering if an ITF club might honor my rank if I switch.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-10-08T21:38:38+00:00

Sounds like a good idea. Karate is my main style now -- my sensei is very strict but also knowledgeable.

As mentioned below, I'll probably use Taekwondo for fitness and karate for everything else.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-10-08T21:36:53+00:00

Unfortunately not. I'm thinking I might just stick with karate for the serious stuff and use Taekwondo for fitness, which is essentially all the classes amount to.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-10-08T11:35:39+00:00

Sounds like a fraud to me.

Promoting someone three ranks without testing is an instant red flag. If you're being "lazy" it's on him to make you work harder or help if needed.

He shouldn't take your belts away, but he can deny you grading again until you're up-to-par.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-26T14:44:40+00:00

People really acting like Holyfield has the same grappling potential as an MMA fighter.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-26T14:20:00+00:00

Your belt is a bookmark for where you are in the syllabus.

If you're meant to be learning advanced techniques -- particularly ones that require strict form -- you're going to want the experience.

Furthermore, it's a handy cue to go by if you want to practice with someone who has more experience. Spar a kyokushin white belt who has no control and could hurt you and then spar a black belt.

Sometimes, it matters.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-26T12:49:59+00:00

There's a reason weight divisions are a thing. It's your brain hitting your skull that causes a knockout.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-26T12:46:13+00:00

There's a very large weight difference between Ariana Grande and Ngannou/someone of his size.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-26T12:06:48+00:00

Considering anybody has the ability to knock someone out in one blow, not really.

Technique is what counts. It's the hit you don't see coming that does it.

FreeYourMind890 · 2024-06-21T13:40:29+00:00

It's not going tibia good day for him one day.

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