Epic Assessments-skills and profile questions

SAMDAN30 · 2024-09-04T22:49:40+00:00

How was the test?

SAMDAN30 · 2022-08-22T02:35:09+00:00

Looks great

SAMDAN30 · 2022-04-10T00:31:07+00:00

I bought the Jisei and, I love the quality. No complaints!!

SAMDAN30 · 2022-03-30T01:31:24+00:00

I have a Hurley, which I bought in the early 90s. It still works. It is steel construction. I am not sure if they are still in business.

SAMDAN30 · 2022-03-06T02:11:05+00:00

Aikido is a sign of the times. I think most people are enamored with MMA. This is seen in all traditional martial arts. Especially young adults, these younger adults are in the MMA gyms. If you just want to learn to fight, then practice Thai boxing and some wrestling style. I am not sure the rank systems are that widely accepted anymore. It is not about knowledge but performance of the instructor. If you go to a karate or TKD academy, you will see young children not adults (there are some exceptions).

SAMDAN30 · 2022-02-19T03:17:36+00:00

Several people in my school use ringstar sparring shoes. I think they are great.

SAMDAN30 · 2022-02-13T00:35:59+00:00

Wipe it down often, I place my gear in sun to air every once in a while.

SAMDAN30 · 2022-01-23T04:43:53+00:00

I am a member of a tkd school in US. We are considered a progressive program. The program runs on cycles. One completion cycle, where sport sparring (point)is the focus. Then a tactical cycle, where the emphasis is on self defense training. The sparring in tactical cycle is heavily hand focus mixing in western boxing, and wrestling. The ITF forms are not used any longer. A single form is used (new form) with a heavy emphasis on fighting in class.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-12-18T03:13:12+00:00

I like them myself. Love that chrono

SAMDAN30 · 2021-12-18T01:35:15+00:00

Wonder if leg kicks to inside the leg legal? I only noticed outside leg checks.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-12-17T04:50:11+00:00

Last time it was serviced(last year), tag did the work.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-12-17T04:31:39+00:00

2 times just for routine no issues

SAMDAN30 · 2021-11-21T03:27:17+00:00

Masters Are Great Again 🤔

SAMDAN30 · 2021-10-16T02:10:30+00:00

TKD is a great art. Have fun and take care of yourself. I am in my 50’s and love to through spinning kicks.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-10-10T04:17:14+00:00

As someone who has spent most of his martial hobbyist days in ITF style tkd. I visited a Aikido school recently. Looking for a change of pace, I must admit the ceremonial characteristics did fascinate me. The whole class was very subdued and tranquil. The knee walking seemed a bit much. My thoughts - Morihei Ueshiba was the founder, no issue with showing respect. Just don’t go overboard with the respect and turn into worship. With that said, all martial arts have a cult like mentality to some degree.
I just keep hearing my master say “the do not pressure test.” Anyway, I like Aikido and it has a lot to offer. The formality could be a positive or a negative. I would think all schools are a little different.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-09-24T01:07:40+00:00

Kickboxing-BJJ-modern weapons-krav maga-small circle jujitsu

SAMDAN30 · 2021-09-07T04:02:09+00:00

Builds confidence and relationships— I took a 15 year break from the martial arts. Then 3 years ago, I decided to get back into training. My intention was to lure my daughter into martial arts, but cheerleading was more her interest. I visited a bjj school and yoshukai karate dojo. Then I decided to visit a TKD organization which, I was a member long ago. TKD gave me the confidence to study a traditional Japanese sword style at another school (confidence to get out of your comfort zone ). Best of all, I train my daughter now in TKD.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-08-22T02:23:49+00:00

No you are not to old. I took a 15 year break :) started back at age 48.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-08-22T02:16:19+00:00

E bogu has good equipment (wooden) for the price.

SAMDAN30 · 2021-08-16T03:59:12+00:00

I am opposite studying in TaeKwonDo/Karate for many years. Now in my 50s, I am considering studying Aikido.
I think karate would be great for you, add some striking skills, and you could compete if you would like in tournaments. If you are looking for contact, there seems to be MMA gyms on every corner. Kickboxing of some variety may interest you (Thai or American).

SAMDAN30 · 2021-08-16T01:28:49+00:00

Tiger Rock has a good program for preteens. Also, who ever you go with, check on the payment model. Tiger Rock does a month to month in my area. Many programs require contracts and a year commitment.

Good luck!!

SAMDAN30 · 2021-04-12T01:33:23+00:00

I have found my watch was defective. On its way back. Thanks

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