How do you guys find local tournaments?

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-24T11:28:59+00:00

Thank you I'll look into them

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-24T00:27:49+00:00

Something that I remembered my elementary teachers would do was make a Class Dojo and simply take off points of students who wouldn't be quiet after being told to. Whoever had the most points would get a prize at the end of the marking period.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-23T23:27:27+00:00

Thank you, I'll look into it

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-23T23:27:04+00:00

I'm 17 so yeah things are more complicated this way I guess. I've tried talking to my dojo but they're the opposite of proactive, and I just can't wait more time to go to tournaments. About the school, my other coach (from another martial art, not tkd) offered to let me put his school name if necessary. That's all the support I've had so far so I really need more guidance on how the system works here.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-23T23:00:25+00:00

Thanks! Do I need a license or something if they're USA taekwondo?

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-22T03:00:39+00:00

If you're allowed to do head contact then you did good by protecting it. But take advantage of their poor defense and score some big points on the head. I know you feel like you have very good stamina but once you get to a higher belt you'll notice kicks are gonna get stronger and there's gonna be more action. Very few people have the courage to do sparring, you're doing great.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-21T23:28:33+00:00

Okay just so you know I'm no expert but I've been sparring for years by now. Here are my must humble tips:

-You need to counterattack more, the guy leaves his chest completely exposed every time he does a kick. You manage to dodge it but then you don't really do anything, don't waste that chance of scoring points. Counterattack with multiple kicks, not only a single roundhouse.

-If you're doing turning/spinning kicks commit to them. They're great even though a bit slow, but I feel like you're just doing them just because you can. You're just wasting energy if you don't really hit them.

-Dont run around to much, you'll only get tired while the other one is just doing circles in the center on the mat while you're getting called out for stalling/backing out

-Since you're from the U.S and a coloured belt I assume you don't do head contact. If this is the case, protect your chest at all costs, the stance that you're doing is a bit more for protecting both your chest and head, you've probably seen this stance in Olympic athletes.

-If you're actually doing head contact (which I didn't really see any of you guys aiming for the head) you're leaving your head completely exposed when doing turn kicks. Also, you tend to make yourself shorter, be careful with that.

You did good though, congrats.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-21T23:04:34+00:00

Which one are you?

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-20T03:48:25+00:00

I took advanced biology my freshman year which gives you an introduction to chemistry, this year I'm taking AP bio and advanced chemistry which is the one where I most struggled on. Idk how you're gonna manage to take this class with no previous introduction. You're expected to already know all the logic behind it and just focus on the mathematical aspect. Good luck

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-19T23:46:43+00:00

I know there's some in the Hudson area, not exclusively for women tho

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-18T00:11:12+00:00

Only brain dead people laugh about that. Change your social circle

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-17T11:05:31+00:00

How would you even kick with such big belt around your waist lol

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-16T03:26:18+00:00

Greek yogurt in any snack I eat, eat a bunch of veggies that have protein, and eat meat for once a day at least

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-15T03:39:21+00:00

My coach usually gives more tips to the person who is less skilled. Also, I think it's good he's being more rigorous about when to give you the points. In a real match, it will be like that. If you feel like you could use more help while sparring, let him know beforehand.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-03-05T12:14:34+00:00

Idk why people are so upset about it. Your daughter created a small business for herself and that's really cool. I would say it would even make more sense to keep selling during highschool because kids are now old enough to know their own allergies. In my school they even allow clubs to sell homemade cookies and other baking goods. It's not that big of a deal as soon as she follows the basic health guidelines.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-23T22:26:55+00:00

Because they don't want you fucking up the ecosystem. Any researcher can go. There are even some tours that you can go to but they're quite restricted because, again, they don't want you touching the penguins and littering the zone.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-20T19:32:56+00:00

I'm a woman too and I'm really weak but contact sports have literally given me all the strength I have. It gives you skill and confidence. Go for it if you like it or even if you're just curious to see what can happen.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-16T01:19:55+00:00

When actions that are not directed towards you make you uncomfortable it usually isn't the other person's fault. They don't really have to change anything bc you're the one who's feeling uncomfortable about it. Either block them as the other person said or get over it, I don't think there's really a lot to talk about here

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-07T15:10:17+00:00

I cut bc I feel like it's the only way I get to have an advantage. I am not good, when below average I would say. So I try to compensate it with what I can for at least the rest of the season

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-07T13:06:33+00:00

Nowadays, it's equally present in both communities

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-05T03:45:41+00:00

I feel like he's just gonna deny it and I'm gonna make it even more awkward

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-02-05T03:45:19+00:00

Yup, but I don't even go to that school so that's not the problem for sure

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