2007-03-24 07:38:12 · 29 answers · asked by Nikki S 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
long time ago
2007-03-24 07:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Ron K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thirteen, and I love taekwondo. The first lesson was hard, my lungs were on fire and my legs were jello, yet I knew it was the sport I wanted to take. You have to have determination, and you can't be a quitter. If you're a quitter, you'll never even make it past the first lesson.
I know a lot of people flame it, saying it doesn't do you any good, but I beg the differ. It makes you stronger and fitter, you become more confident, and...if anyone angers you, you can say "Hey, I'm a blackbelt in Taekwondo. Don't mess with me or I'll kick you where it hurts." (I love saying this to guys when they're giving me crap. Mwahahaha! Don't mess with this girl!)
All around, I love Taekwondo, and I'm always trying to do my best. No matter what happens, I won't give up!
2007-03-25 19:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Keiko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, I take Tae Kwon Do! I love it soo much! I'm a first Dan, first star black belt and have only been in TKD for a little more then two years. My master is a very good teacher and I love going to class.
2007-03-24 22:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, I'm a third Dan...
for one of the other answers, obviously you are young because you classified every single person that studies tae kwon do into one group....you have obviously fought the non-traditional and Americanized forms, not the traditional Korean form.
anyone who believes that it is bad for actual fighting has obviously had a poor instructor...and it takes time, it's not all about promoting to the next belt...traditionally it should take about 4 years to earn your black belt...
they've toned it down since i got mine...my test was 10 hours long...now they're only about 3-4...
2007-03-25 16:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by Paulien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! I do TKD and luv it! I live in Brisbane, Australia, and my instructor is a 7th Degree, a master. I am only a yellow belt, but my dream is to compete in the world Championships someday!
P.S. My instructor is 2 dans away from 9th degree, a grand master- he is very good. and it is Tae KWON Do- don't worry, i make typing mistakes all the time!!LOL!
2007-03-25 06:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by female_robinhood 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm a first dan black belt registered with both the Canada tae kwon do association and the Kukkiwon
2007-03-24 17:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by asclepeus1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have in the past, but currently do not.
My husband is a 4th dan Black belt in TKD and the instructor of Iron Wolf Martial Arts in Portland, Ind
2007-03-28 14:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by *Idolwoman* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i do and i love it. im a 13 yr old girl so it is a very unique thing for me to do compared to other girls my age. I'm actually becomin a black belt in about 3 months. I hope to do it for the rest of my life due to many improvements in my lifestyle. this includes extra focus, saftey, raised test grades, and behavior. I've also kept in shape while other girls around me become slightly chubbier
2007-03-24 23:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by Maggie =D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take it, and not for the "fighting" or w/e. I take it for the self-discipline and overall knowledge. I really enjoy the classes. I don't think you should take any form of Martial Arts just so you can fight. That's lame, immature and very poor use of the knowledge. Just go street fight and save yourself some money.
2007-03-24 14:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ershin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but I take "tae KWON do." ^^ In South Korea, in fact, so íê¶ë.
Jasin should have changed studios.
2007-03-24 19:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by Atavistic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not anymore! I got tired of being riped off!!! No one should have to sit at the rank of a green belt for 3 years as I did, especially when their ranked 2nd in the entire state they live in for forms competition.
2007-03-24 19:01:12 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋