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DianneN @DianneN (254926) • United States 24 Apr 16

Both Doodles, the cat, and I have been in the process of recuperating. He from a bug bite on his eye. Me from an entire day in New York City. We had lunch with my husband's ailing brother and wife, pushed him in his wheelchair...

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Overachieving: The dilemma of the 6-year old blue belt

bounce58 @bounce58 (17380) • Canada 8 Mar 13

Shamelessly, this post is about my son. Over the weekend, my son graded for his blue belt in tae kwon do. He had to do a break, but it was no problem for him. Yesterday he got his certificate and his new belt. Now the...

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Which is more damaging, a Roundhouse Kick or a Side Kick?

mantis36 @mantis36 (4219) • Philippines 7 Oct 11

Why most of the different martial arts disciplines of these days prefer to use a Roundhouse Kick rather than a Side Kick? Which is more damaging?

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Want to start a martial art! here is my advice for fisrt timers!

sinois @sinois (139) • Mauritius 15 Mar 10

Number one rule, like other sports warm up, second , martial arts have something that nearly all sports lack in some way and thats discipline! you wont be able to kick as high as your master after the first session, get back...

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Whats the best martial art that will really help you on the streets.

sinois @sinois (139) • Mauritius 14 Mar 10

Well we all know how dangerous it is out there, we will compare the various martial arts and if they actually work in a real street brawl. Personally i'm at a high level in Tae Kwon Do and boxing, i've tried kung fu,ju jutsu, jeet...

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krnxpancho @krnxpancho (29) • United States 17 Feb 10

Which martial arts would be an advantage to tae kwon do fighters?

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What can i do to join the Olympics in TaeKwonDo?

Shula101 @Shula101 (268) • New Zealand 22 Oct 08

I have 4 years to do this. and i want in so bad. Im 3rd degree Tae Kwon do. 11 years training. But im not part of ITF or WTF. and i doubt if i join them they'd let me join the olympics. so is there any other way to join?...

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Over 40 and Tae Kwon do

justabloke @justabloke (526) • United States 2 Jan 08

I started Tae Kwon do about 4 months ago and I am 44. I am loving it and finding it is totally improving my life. On top of that I am actually quite good at it, especially the sparring. Anyone else, who is over 40 starting Tae...

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tae kwon do is one of the most population sport .do you think so?!

jianing @jianing (14) • China 20 Nov 07

i like this sport ! no only can strong my body ,but also it is cool. if a man wear the special cloth with black belt .do many wonderful kicks . i hope everybody who like it can exchange the experience in training!?

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What martial art have you studied?

dsantacruz @dsantacruz (556) • United States 30 Jul 07

When i was very young i studied karate but did not go very far with it. I took taekwondo for about three years and got paid to teach/lead classes. Most recently i took boxing for about half a year. They were all fun and were great...

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Testing time....

skewedsolipsism @skewedsolipsism (176) • United States 8 Jun 07

While I was on my lunch break at work (at my regular insurance day job) I ran over to the supply store to pick up the new belts and supplies we need for our children's belt test tomorrow. To clarify, I study Tae Kwon Do Moo...

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