sometimes he does it with either his hands or feet without fail. However, sometimes he has a "mental block" about it and thinks it will hurt (it won't if he has enough speed).
He works so hard at it, but yet sometimes has trouble with breaking wood. How can I help him?
2006-12-09 07:13:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I agree with Telis on this (**see later paragraph**) don't rush him, he prob'ly just needs a little more experience in it since he's only 8 yrs old.
It seems that he's "stopping" or "pulling" his technique when he does it.
the only thing that I can say is for him to punch or kick THROUGH the board and not stop "at" the board to break it.
because that's what it really comes down to, the follow through of the technique and not just the execution of the technique.
You may want to try using some of the "rebreakable" boards that they often sell on websites such as awma.com to help him build his confidence more by practicing on them. other than that you may want to talk about his instructor about maybe watching his breaking techniques in his training.
**but I also believe that he may grow out of this as he progresses further in to his discipline, because he will do it more often during his testing or demonstrations that the school may hold.
**He's prob'ly just hasn't done it very much and that's what I believe is giving him this problem, it could be nerves because there's more people watching him when he does his techniques.
I've seen it happen to several junior belts and tried to help them by reccomneding to them about focusing on DOING the breaking technique itself and not about who's watching them do the technique.
it's performance nerves that may be holding him back, like some actors do before a performance on a stage
2006-12-09 12:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, depending on the Do Jo, the boards can vary. Not a great deal though, Snap boards are used for more generic McDojos, or Fast Food Martial Art set-ups. The first user is correct, the snap boards are basically for show. They're a quick-fix for parents/children who need results. However, more traditional schools will typically use one-inch thick pine wood. The reason behind that measurement? It simulates a human rib. If you can break through one-ince pine, it instills the student with the sense that they can break a rib =P.
If, indeed, the board is one-ince pine here is a tip or two: Visualization. Bruce Lee, great martial arts, always advocated "shooting for the moon" The concept is that the fist or striking appendage is not simply contacting with the face/body of the opponent. Rather, the appendage connects with the face, but doesn't cease there. The attacker pushes through the attacked area, aiming for a destination beyond the head. For example: If you wanted to do serious damage, while opening up a can of punch face... your target would be a foot behind your opponents head. That's where you want your fist to end up, and it needs to get there through your opponent. Without slowing down.
So, visualization. Have your son visualize a point beyond the board which to connect with. Also, a traditional Shaolin workout for fist conditioning: Set up a ream of paper [[500 pages]] on a wall or the ground. Then have your son punch the ream of paper 2000 times with each fist. This will greatly strengthen his fists and after repetitive use of his punching abilities, he'll grow accustomed to being the attacker. The mental block will be gone.
2006-12-09 08:57:05 · answer #2 · answered by jackpickaxe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dude I would like to help you with this one but your son is ******* 8 years old! Hes not 20 and drunk. we all have mental blocks and he has alot more coming in life than breaking a piece of **** on his head, look to more important stuff, i feel bad for him, im sure he will be the next bruce lee but for now rent him the ghostbusters or give him a guitar theres alot more things to overcome mentally than physically, by the way the song is "good" by better than ezra, three doors down isnt 90s and that other band is 80s, they both suck.
2006-12-09 11:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by Biela Tygrysa 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist and even I think that's out of line for them to do that. Schools shouldn't be teaching or promoting any religion, but your son is legally allowed to read the Bible if its during private reading time and he's not disrupting the class. Consult the ACLU for help. Or just tell the school that you've contacted a lawyer...if they hear the word "lawsuit", they'll give in.
2016-03-29 01:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently practicing Chapkoon Do which has many breaking techniques with different parts of the body (hands,feet,shins,stomach).I want you to know that it is normal for practitioners especially young and new ones to have "mental blocks".As time passes and he gets more experienced they will slowly become less and finally they will stop.So give him time and don't try to rush him.If you have any more questions feel free to contact me through my 360 page.
2006-12-09 10:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by telis_gr1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I encounter that frequently, & not just with kids.
One thing I do is have them practicw with a target. This can't hurt & hearing the pop helps build confidence.
I also have rebreakable boards of different strength & start with the weakest & work up. This also builds confidence.
Talking to the student sometimes helps, but not knowing your son I can't really tell you what to say to him. His instructor should be able to help him with this.
2006-12-09 12:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a brown belt in taekwon do and i also know what happens. to be able to completely and flawlessly break a board. you have to concentrate on punching the person holding the board. i know this seems reckless but the boards are really easy to break. to overcome this he just has to practice.
2006-12-09 12:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by Gagan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him don't think about it just do it. At first i was like is it going to hurt. Then i focused stopped thinking and kicked or punched it with all my might and it will break. focus and visualize it if there's a will thers a way. and tell him to move his whole body in to it not just his hand or feet. one motion
2006-12-09 09:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by thanhcso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's only 8 dude
2006-12-10 00:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by Trey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The boards they use are snap boards. They are a gimmick. When I was helping train little kids and one was scared I would just snap one with my hands to show them. Then I would let them "do it"with only one finger.
The boards and bricks are grained to break. Plus do ont worry about it. The board breaking is for the parents to see....It has little to do with the practise.
2006-12-09 07:25:28 · answer #10 · answered by cosmiccastaway 3 · 3⤊ 5⤋