I'm New to this....?

[dominate_warrior]

So I am new to this website, so I really don't know what I'm doing. I am a white belt in taekwondo, so can someone help me out like getting to know the rules of Taekwondo, so I can ask questions; showing me the ropes of things? It would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[K-man]

Welcome to MT. I guess my knowledge of TKD is about the same as yours but there are a lot of TKD guys around. I'm sure they will be able to answer all your queries.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[Dirty Dog]

So I am new to this website, so I really don't know what I'm doing. I am a white belt in taekwondo, so can someone help me out like getting to know the rules of Taekwondo, so I can ask questions; showing me the ropes of things? It would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Welcome to MartialTalk.
There might be one or two people here with some experience in Taekwondo...
But "the rules" doesn't really mean much.
What style of Taekwondo? Do you mean rules for sparring? Forms? Testing?
Maybe you could tell us more about the style of Taekwondo you're studying and what your goals are.


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[dominate_warrior]

Welcome to MartialTalk.
There might be one or two people here with some experience in Taekwondo...
But "the rules" doesn't really mean much.
What style of Taekwondo? Do you mean rules for sparring? Forms? Testing?
Maybe you could tell us more about the style of Taekwondo you're studying and what your goals are.


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[dominate_warrior]

Thanks for responding. Well not really the rules just stuff about sparring I should know. Best gear to get. Stuff like that. I know I really didn't fully explain what I was looking for but I was wondering about sparring mostly.

 

[dominate_warrior]

Welcome to MT. I guess my knowledge of TKD is about the same as yours but there are a lot of TKD guys around. I'm sure they will be able to answer all your queries.

Enjoy the ride.

Well your description says that you're a grand master so I would expect that you know more than myself. Can you tell me information about sparring and the best gear?

 

[Dirty Dog]

It depends. Schools have different views and rules on sparring and gear.
For example, we require gloves and footgear, and recommend headgear but it's not mandatory. Hogu (chest protectors) are optional, but rarely used. We don't really care what brand or style they are, so long as they provide adequate protection.
Other schools will require that you buy specific gear.

As far as sparring, without knowing the specific ruleset you're sparring under, the best I can say is:
Hit them more than they hit you.

Can you tell us anything more about your school? What organization is it with? What style of taekwondo is it? Who is the chief instructor?

 

[dominate_warrior]

It depends. Schools have different views and rules on sparring and gear.
For example, we require gloves and footgear, and recommend headgear but it's not mandatory. Hogu (chest protectors) are optional, but rarely used. We don't really care what brand or style they are, so long as they provide adequate protection.
Other schools will require that you buy specific gear.

As far as sparring, without knowing the specific ruleset you're sparring under, the best I can say is:
Hit them more than they hit you.

Can you tell us anything more about your school? What organization is it with? What style of taekwondo is it? Who is the chief instructor?

Ha well that is very true. And I am enrolled in Northshore Karate, in the US, I live in LA. (The state) They do a lot of Krav Maga, Kick Boxing, and competition Taekwondo at green belt. Obviously I am not eligible for competition considering I am only a white belt but I do aspire to be there at some point in time. I have always enjoyed fighting but finally I'm taking those steps to become one. I have been told by my instructor that I am very intense so I'm guessing that is a good quality to have? I have no clue what makes one good at taekwondo. Good exercise routine daily, diet, strength training, good things to start off with besides going to my classes.

 

[dominate_warrior]

Welcome to MT. I guess my knowledge of TKD is about the same as yours but there are a lot of TKD guys around. I'm sure they will be able to answer all your queries.

Enjoy the ride.

Thanks will do.

 

[dominate_warrior]

It depends. Schools have different views and rules on sparring and gear.
For example, we require gloves and footgear, and recommend headgear but it's not mandatory. Hogu (chest protectors) are optional, but rarely used. We don't really care what brand or style they are, so long as they provide adequate protection.
Other schools will require that you buy specific gear.

As far as sparring, without knowing the specific ruleset you're sparring under, the best I can say is:
Hit them more than they hit you.

Can you tell us anything more about your school? What organization is it with? What style of taekwondo is it? Who is the chief instructor?

What do you mean by what kind of taekwondo? I never knew that there were different kinds of that specific art.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Ummm... yeah... there are a few...
You can find a partial list of taekwondo organizations here...
Sure, all taekwondo will share some traits, but "taekwondo" is a generic term, like "karate" or "kung fu". There are tons of varieties within each catch-all term. And each will have it's supporters and detractors. Each will have it's own rules for sparring. Each will have it's own standards for promotion. Each will have it's own rules for sparring.
Is THIS your school?

 

[dominate_warrior]

Ummm... yeah... there are a few...
You can find a partial list of taekwondo organizations here...
Sure, all taekwondo will share some traits, but "taekwondo" is a generic term, like "karate" or "kung fu". There are tons of varieties within each catch-all term. And each will have it's supporters and detractors. Each will have it's own rules for sparring. Each will have it's own standards for promotion. Each will have it's own rules for sparring.
Is THIS your school?

yes that is my school. oh ha I never knew that. is there anything I can practice like at a white belt level or what I should be able to do.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Totally generic advice...
General conditioning and flexibility. Balance. Pay close attention to how you're taught to perform specific techniques and then practice them, slowly, a million times. Don't worry about power or speed initially. Power and speed will follow from good technique.

 

[dominate_warrior]

Totally generic advice...
General conditioning and flexibility. Balance. Pay close attention to how you're taught to perform specific techniques and then practice them, slowly, a million times. Don't worry about power or speed initially. Power and speed will follow from good technique.

Thank you for the advice. I am very grateful. I hope I will reach my goals and become a great martial artist just as yourself.

 

[Dirty Dog]

:rofl: I've been called a lot of things, but I don't think "great" has ever been one of them.

 

[Tames D]

Well your description says that you're a grand master so I would expect that you know more than myself. Can you tell me information about sparring and the best gear?

Welcome to MartialTalk. And thanks for bringing it yo my attention that Dirty Dog is a Grand Master. I didn't reaize that. Very impressive. He's giving you good advice. He's probably the top TKD guy on this site.

 

[Buka]

Welcome aboard, bro.

 

[Dirty Dog]

That "Grandmaster" and your "White Belt" are just the MartialTalk version of a post count. If you post, your "rank" goes up. It has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with a members rank within their particular martial art.
Your "rank" here can advance a lot faster than your TKD rank...

 

[K-man]

Well your description says that you're a grand master so I would expect that you know more than myself. Can you tell me information about sparring and the best gear?

I should thank you for your confidence in my ability but I was awarded the 'grandmaster' title for spending too much time on MT.

However, although I might know a little more than you in my areas of training, I know very little of TKD.

 

[Tames D]

That "Grandmaster" and your "White Belt" are just the MartialTalk version of a post count. If you post, your "rank" goes up. It has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with a members rank within their particular martial art.
Your "rank" here can advance a lot faster than your TKD rank...

Sorry DD. I misread

Welcome to MartialTalk. And thanks for bringing it yo my attention that Dirty Dog is a Grand Master. I didn't reaize that. Very impressive. He's giving you good advice. He's probably the top TKD guy on this site.

Sorry DD. I misread the post, thinking he was talking to you. But I did mean what I said about you beng the top tkd guy on the site.