Entries by Duncan

I've done so much updating on Twitter and Facebook, and in our program locally, that I totally forgot to update this blog.

At this point, it's all about staying healthy, keeping timing sharp, and endurance strong.

Here is the plan.  I had to consider the ability, and athleticism of the competitors I am training.  After those two major points were considered, we put a plan into high speed and got to work.

Is it possible to prepare for a major competition in 7 days?  The answer is Yes!  And, the answer is No!

Today, I pledged that I would do 1,000 pushups.  A few people have asked why?  Of course, I responded with, “why not?”

The match was still 0 to 0 by the end of the 2^nd round.  The referee could’ve given us both another kyongo, but I think he realized it wouldn’t have mattered.  I feinted an attack, and he responded with nothing.  He feinted toward me, but I knew he was only trying to draw out my attack.

This question comes from Muhammad from Malaysia-

I'm wondering how to make my kicks give more impact to the padding or to the oppenent when sparring.  I am also wondering how to mantain my stamina...

This question comes from Cheong, in Malaysia.  "Will knuckle push ups on the road improve punch or cause severe injury?"

This question comes from Sara in Florida, USA.

This question comes from Mass V. in Sweden:

Hi,  Sir

Is the higher dan means more important in Martial arts than sportman's performance?
Why in T.K.D is so costing to apply for higher dan?
 In kickboxing and another martial arts are more reasonable!!

Sincerely,

Mass  V

This question comes from Vuk Jovanovic of Serbia.  I should become a black belt in few weeks, so I would appreciate if you could write about the basic requirements for a black belt.