sinthetik_mistik
Purple Belt
I love TKD it is my favorite martial art and I really don't want to switch to a different martial art but I feel like at some point I won't have much choice as EVERY SINGLE dojang I look at near where I live is the same old story, kiddie money machines. I mean i've looked at like 5 different dojangs, and the one I have been training at is the same. I'm one of the only adults and they try to put their hands in my pocket every time the opportunity presents itself. it's almost like TKD has been infected with some kind of virus... i look at other martial arts and it seems to be much less of a problem than with TKD, but TKD is the one i want! maybe i'll just stay with my current school despite all its problems idk... i have learned a lot from it and had some really good times... but like the Grandmaster disrespected me last week and i have an ego so i'm gonna have to exercise humility to even bow to him next time i see him as is customary. i guess I could take Muay Thai or something... Kickboxing maybe. i've just made progress in TKD and it'd be a shame to throw it all away now. i live in Alpharetta/Roswell/Johns Creek area which is about 45 min north of Atlanta, GA, on the off chance anyone on this site lives in this area or even if you don't live here know about a quality dojang with more than 3 adults that doesn't charge you 350$ for sparring gear please do let me know, thanks!