taek won do - im new?
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Tae-kwon-do as well as most of the other martial arts are based on speed, strength, focus, and etiquette. Make sure you are really respectful, especially to the Master(s) and instructors. Seeing as you're starting out as a white belt you don't really need to be training any muscles more than usual. As you progress from belt to belt you may find that you need to strengthen your arms, legs, or abs to perform some of the moves better.  Good Luck!
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Tee,\n\nI've studied multiple disciplines over the last 22 years..\nThe main two arts were Hung Ga Chuan Fa (17 years) and Bujinkan Taijutsu for the last 5.\n\nIn the midst of those...I've played around and cross-trained w/ Muay Thai, Yoshinkan Aikido, MMA players, Kodokan Judo, Kokkar military knife and firearm tactics, Wing Chun, Xingyiquan, and Bagua...\n\nBut Hung Ga and the Bujinkan were the major two, the only two that have really spoken to me. The others were for fun mainly.\n\nHave I ever had to defend myself? Yes...\n\nOnce at an attempted ATM mugging : the assailant left w/ a broken elbow and a nasty concussion.\n\nOnce at a bar : I hit him w/ an ashtray, and my bouncer friend threw him out. 30 seconds and done.\n\nThat's good enough for now...
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There are many, but few have english speaking instructors.  I'm gonig to a place near COEX.  The teacher speaks some english, enough for me to understand what I need to do.  Mostly we do striking, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA striking/takedown.  If you're interested in knowing more send me an IM or email.
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go with tae kwon doe. it's fun and buils mental and physical strength.
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Tang Soo Do is great. It is not all just about fighting. It teaches you alot more. Check out this site to learn more:\nhttp://www.wtsda.com/
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Tae Kwon Do  \n\nIf you train hard enough and are flexible the kicking Tae Kwon Do offers is what your looking for. Koreans are world renowned for their kicking both in Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do\nTae Kwon Do has fast kicks made for striking and point sparring don't get me wrong kicks in Tae Kwon Do have power but are designed for speed and Hap Ki Do has kicks made for power and but also has speed and are devastating
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hi im new just joined like 7 secs ago !
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In Taekowndo the word "Poom" used to signify a face-to-face stance in preparation for a fight. Today, a poom is a beginner black belt.
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read the manual.ty..kr
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http://www.nemackarate.org/USA_Goju_Ryu.htm\n\nIs this it?
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I took Taekwondo when I was 12 years old. I'm more of the defensive type, but when aggravated or bullied, I kick and scream like there is no tomorrow. (only happened once)
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Wow, you just opened a can of worms with that question. There's always a big debate about "which is the best style?" and "is there such a thing as a best style?"\n\nI am of the opinion that there is no best style, but some styles are better for certain goals than others. Tae Kwon Do is good for those who want to take up martial arts purely for sport and competition. But I wouldn't pick up TKD if self-defence is your main goal. \nAnd just a note, usually, how you get along with the instructor is much more important than the style. If you plan on taking up any martial art, see what you think of the instructor, and then move on to the following steps (choosing a style, etc.)\n\nEvery style has its benefits, so why not tell us what your goal is, and we could help you out.
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Check out Amazon.com...you might also wanna look for it under the alternate title "Tae Kwon Do Boys". \n   MakyShark...you've obviously never fought someone who was any good with that technique...\n   Hope this helps...
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I started when I was 28.At the time i was smoking,drinking and over weight,I knew a little about the honor respect thing but never put it into perspective.Started in Tae Kwon Do made it to second degree black belt before switching to Hapkido  earned a third in Hapkido.In the ten years I've been in the M A people would always ask me if I ever used it I would always laugh and say no I never need to because I have been taught to keep myself away from the things and places that would give me a reason to use it.And I think back to when I first started and ask myself if I hadn't taken Martial Arts were would I be.And my answer would probably be in jail or dead.So Martial Arts has given me a life that has been better than I would have had.Had I not joined.All my friends and family agree that it has turned my life around.
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The Tae Kwondo Temple
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I would buy tapes. Taebo is a good one and I have heard a lot of positive stuff about Turbo Jam.
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gud kwestion? I wish i new y:,.