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cnada
Orange Belt
Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 108
Location: chesapeake
Styles: tae kwon do
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 Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject: Wish me luck! |
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After years of being a purple belt (yes, I said 'YEARS'), several of which were WAY beyond my control--among other things, I will FINALLY be testing for my 2nd degree blue belt on Tuesday!
So, YAY for me!
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french fri25
Green Belt
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Posts: 354
Location: long island
Styles: Hapkido, Moo Duk Kwan, Chanbara, Arnis De Mano
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| well congrats dude. i hope you the best. let us know how it goes. |
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lordtariel
Black Belt
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Posts: 1709
Location: Oregon
Styles: (Past)Judo, Yang Family Tai Chi, (Current)Shito-Ryu Karate, Kobudo(Tonfajitsu)
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| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats... good luck on your testing.
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 11994
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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Best of luck to you!  Keep us posted...
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obiwansbane
Blue Belt
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
Posts: 284
Location: Canada
Styles: Open Shotokan,
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good luck to you!!!!! you will get it though! i gots faith!
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shinnekodo
Orange Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2005
Posts: 236
Location: Georgia
Styles: shin neko~do goju~ryu
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| Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Congratulations! |
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cnada
Orange Belt
Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 108
Location: chesapeake
Styles: tae kwon do
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I failed. At least, that's how I view it. My instructor says we just took a break. I was doing fine until my instructor asked me to explain how to do a front stance, and then I started freaking out (tears, hyperventilating). I told him I'm bad at explaining stuff, and then he got upset at me. So, I have 'til Saturday to e-mail him with the explainantion of how to do a front stance and a fighting stance.
So, basically I'm screwed.
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 11994
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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| Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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| cnada wrote: |
I failed. At least, that's how I view it. My instructor says we just took a break. I was doing fine until my instructor asked me to explain how to do a front stance, and then I started freaking out (tears, hyperventilating). I told him I'm bad at explaining stuff, and then he got upset at me. So, I have 'til Saturday to e-mail him with the explainantion of how to do a front stance and a fighting stance.
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This is what testing is about. Even if you aren't that good at something, like explanations, you have to give it your best shot. That is probably what your instructor was looking for; to see if you would try. If you try your hardest, then no one can take that from you, if you fail or not.
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cnada
Orange Belt
Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 108
Location: chesapeake
Styles: tae kwon do
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Here's my explanation of front stance & fighting stance. Let me know if it makes ANY sense!
FRONT STANCE
start in ready stance
cross arms over body right over left
move right foot 1 1/2 shoulder widths apart in front
as you do that bring right arm down, kinda like you're blocking & chamber left arm
your right fist should be, like, 2 fists above your right leg
your back leg should be kinda straightish, but not totally rigid--there needs to be some bendyness
to it.
right leg has 30% of your body weight & back leg has 70% of your body weight
FIGHTING STANCE
start in ready stance
step back with right foot--behind left foot but slightly to the side
knees should be slightly bent
your body should be kinda sideways
bring your fists up to kinda in between your chest & face
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 11994
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo,Hapkido, SCA Combat, and I research Medieval Combat
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Those are ok descriptions, but try to be as specific as possible. Imagine that you are training someone who has no experience. Also, think how you would describe things if they were blind.
Here is how I describe the front stance:
1. Step right leg forward...take a big stride, maybe 3 or 4 feet.
2. Front knee bent, back leg straight, walking on railroad tracks.
3. Make the knot in your belt (or your belly button, if not wearing uniform) point straight forward.
Fighting stance:
1. Step right leg forward, about 3 feet.
2. Point front foot forward, back foot sideways, making a big L with the feet.
3. Bend both knees, 70% of weight on back leg.
Much more concise, and less room for misinterpretation. Remember, try to keep it as simple as possible. Hope this helps! 
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