i want to say something to all of y'all, i mean this in no disrespect to anybody or anyone's martial art, but as my instructor once said, "your belt only covers one inch of ur back side, u must cover the rest." Now martial arts is supposed to be about being able to defend yourself and having the courage to do whats right, is not a tenet of many of m.a.'s coutresy and respect? If so why are you bashing others for there martial art? It doesn't matter how many gold bars you have on your belt, the bully isn't going to care, what does matter is what you learned and how you can apply it. With that being said i mean no disrespect to any black belt out there, and i believe some apologies are in order....
Since KKW seems to be the new bashing thing here
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That was actually Ed Parker saying and I believe he said it at the San Diego Open sometime around 1968.
Who owes who an apology I mean a apology is to admit guilt and who here will admit to anything. I say lets all live and learn and just all get together for a group hug.
Who owes who an apology I mean a apology is to admit guilt and who here will admit to anything. I say lets all live and learn and just all get together for a group hug.
mwd0818
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Does TKD teach a defense against a group bear hug?? :ultracool
Actually, I have a serious question here, and since it's about the KKW, I figured I'd just drop it in here.
When did the KKW come about and have a strong (or apparently strong) presence in the US? Just curious because while I picked up my rank in a smaller town in the US 15 years ago, I can't remember having heard of it back then.
igillman
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Is that an ITF or WTF style group hug?
TaeKwonDoKevin
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I couldn't agree more!
If it seemed that I have bashed ANYONE....I am sorry. I NEVER meant that in any post I have made. It seems some thought I was, anyone that knows me, KNOWS, I have respect for ALL Orgs, and Arts, and would never intend to bash anyone or Org of credibility.
Respectfully,
-Kevin
Miles
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I am a bit confused. I don't feel anyone has bashed the Kukkiwon....did I miss something?
At the Kukkiwon, there are individuals in the building who condition their hands and feet using makiwara boards which are attached to the stucture. So technically, they are 'bashing' the literal Kukkiwon.
Silly, I know, but I could not resist.
Daniel
Silly, I know, but I could not resist.
Daniel
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