Hey guys. I'm resigned to the fact that I won't ever be a high level taekwondo athlete, I don't really have any desire to be. I do however have a desire to compete again, I never have at senior, and I'd like to have a few decent tournament results before I hang it up permanently.
Right now I walk around at 185lbs. I'm 5'8" and I have a 33" inseam. My question is, for coaches and fighters of whom there are a few here, should I try and drop a few weight classes? Too short for the 80kg division?
If it helps any, the field here is pretty thin, I'm 20, and black belt male.
I don't particularly want to lose weight, I'm a fairly stocky guy and I haven't been any lighter than about 165 since I was 15. This isn't a question of physical condition but one of range and weight classes.
I ask here because 1) I appreciate the opinions here, 2) I have little experience coaching seniors, and 3) I haven't fought in a long time. I do compete in Judo at 81kg though.
Thanks.
Right now I walk around at 185lbs. I'm 5'8" and I have a 33" inseam. My question is, for coaches and fighters of whom there are a few here, should I try and drop a few weight classes? Too short for the 80kg division?
If it helps any, the field here is pretty thin, I'm 20, and black belt male.
I don't particularly want to lose weight, I'm a fairly stocky guy and I haven't been any lighter than about 165 since I was 15. This isn't a question of physical condition but one of range and weight classes.
I ask here because 1) I appreciate the opinions here, 2) I have little experience coaching seniors, and 3) I haven't fought in a long time. I do compete in Judo at 81kg though.
Thanks.