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    My Son and I made 1st Dan

    Thanks. I really enjoy doing TKD with my kids (especially my son, since we spar each other hard) My daughter is doing High School and College, so...
    Post by: Mark 42, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    My Son and I made 1st Dan

    Here are a few pictures:
    Post by: Mark 42, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    My Son and I made 1st Dan

    On Feb 22 we passed our test for 1st Dan. :D [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Mark 42, Mar 12, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    level of blackbelts

    I use the Hollywood variation... (but his square knot looks a little different than mine?) [media]
    Post by: Mark 42, Mar 3, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Gnarlie's Questions

    The best defense is... RUN! (and bring a slower friend)
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 24, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Experiences of a total TKD noob.

    I still have nights where I mess up on holding pads - especially if my work day was mentally draining. The first time I went, the Dobok was...
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    What the hell was i thinking

    My son and I were next to each other in different lines kicking pads. We both kicked high (probably axe kick) and both simultaneously landed flat...
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Pattern Speed

    Our instructor often tells the younger ones "It's not a race". I'm sure he would like me to go a little faster - and I'm starting to do a better...
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 3, 2014 in forum: Taekwondo Patterns
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    sparring is not fighting

    I don't do TKD for self defense - I do it for fitness, and as a sport. I'm not saying it would be useless for self defense, just self defense is...
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: Taekwondo Sparring
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    Learning 5 poomsae in less than three weeks

    For me, it works best to practice several each time (I need to know all 8 for my next test). I started my review by doing two or three each day, a...
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Well Its that time of the year again :)

    새해 복 많이 받으세요
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: The Dojang
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    Looking for Green Aluminum Nunchaku

    Actually, now he tells me he'd prefer black :banghead:
    Post by: Mark 42, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Looking for Green Aluminum Nunchaku

    I think that's my next step.
    Post by: Mark 42, Dec 31, 2013 in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions
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    Looking for Green Aluminum Nunchaku

    I'm looking for the lightweight aluminum nunchaku (the ones with a chain and plastic inserts that whistle at high speed) I need them in Green...
    Thread by: Mark 42, Dec 30, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: General Taekwondo Discussions