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a martial arts factory?
how long does it take most people in taekwondo or other martial arts to get to each belt. in this case white to yellow? i've only been taking for 3 weeks so far, and my instructor already wants me to test for yellow. is this normal? i come from an aikido background. and yellow belt took me a year. my dad thinks it's a factory that just goes to competitions and advances people that aren't ready. is it?
The question you should be asking is, do you think you deserve it? If you honestly think your skills aren't up to par yet and he still insists on promoting you, then there might be a reason to think he's just after your promotion fee. You say you come from an Aikido background, Hombu or Ki Society? If Hombu then you know testing for belt is optional and doesn't require a time frame or deadline. That's usually the problem with most competition based arts, they tend to focus more on status and rank over quality of self defense skills. Since you came from a purely self defense art like Aikido, the idea of promoting you to encourage you to strive to become a champion blackbelt is kinda foreign to you. The key word here is "competition", these arts usually caters to the "I wanna win fights now" mentality. Which doesn't mean you can't find a good school out there. But with all the competition among schools for higher student enrollments, you're most likely to run into the McDojos a lot more.
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Taekwondo Techniques and Tactics (book) $16.95 Taekwondo is a Korean martial art practiced all over the world. Its popularity stems from many reasons. Virtually everyone who is involved with this art agrees that it is an outstanding way to improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-discipline. Children who study taekwondo often exhibit greater motivation and increased self-esteem. Besides these benefits, participants can train for competition and learn effective self-defense techniques. The authors have chosen 38 of taekwondo's most effective breakfalls, stances, strikes, kicks, blocks, and steps. Each of these, singly and in combination, is described and illustrated with clear language and photos. The book serves well as a companion to formal instruction or as a stand-alone text. In Taekwondo Techniques & Tactics you'll learn the proper way to stretch, how conditioning will improve your performance, and foolproof strategies for defeating your opponent in the ring. Novices will have no trouble recognizing how to perform techniques. The chapters on the origins, traditions, and language of taekwondo provide a good introduction to the art, including advice on getting started and choosing an instructor. Experienced students will appreciate the level of detail and the tips for improving their techniques. They'll also appreciate the chapters on tactics, conditioning, and preparing for competition. Sidebars on self-defense point out adaptations for effective street defense, whenever these differ from competition techniques or tactics. Advice on competition and tactics is especially strong since both authors were champion competitors. Seabourne is a two-time Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and Pan-American champion and a silver medalist in the World Taekwondo Championships. Park is an undefeated former Korean national champion who moved to America to coach the U.S. National Team. AUDIENCE Reference and trade book for students and martial arts enthusiasts. Course text for taekwondo classes. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduces readers to physical and psychological benefits of taekwondo training, how to choose a taekwondo school, how a typical class is conducted, and how the belt system is used Chapter 2: Roots of Taekwondo Provides a brief history of taekwondo, from the beginnings of martial arts 5,000 years ago to the popularity and status of taekwondo today Chapter 3: Language of Taekwondo Gives a short explanation o |
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Evan's Tae Kwon Do White Belt Testing
How To Get Past The Fear Of Taking Your First Karate Belt Test
OK, so you've stuck with your karate training for a couple of months already. You enjoy learning all of the punches, kicks and blocks, you've learned your first form and you also know some basic partner work drills. It's time to try for your next belt and for some reason it feels like a wave of fear has suddenly come over you that is threatening your future in the martial arts.
You know you have to take a belt test (also called promotion test or grading) to get the next belt and you want to be successful, but suddenly your previous fear of public speaking seems insignificant compared to the prospect of demonstrating your karate prowess in front of your instructor and fellow club members. Can you do it? Will you pass? How do you get past your fears and take the first step to success and progress up the belt ladder?
If this sounds like something you've been through before or something that you are experiencing now then keep reading.
The fear of taking a karate test is a real one, but don't make the mistake of blowing the test out of proportion. Remember this is just a test and whether you pass or fail, it does not have to be the beginning or end of your karate practice. Let me give you some simple tips for dealing with the pressure and anxiety of your first belt test.
Tip #1: Put things into perspective
If you look at your progression from white to black belt in karate as a journey, then your individual belt tests are simply checkpoints or layovers. These checkpoints give you a chance to see how far you've come, how far you still have to go and to allow yourself the chance to enjoy the fact that you've gotten this far. It's really that simple. Don't make your belt test more than it is. Nobody will ask you how you did on your yellow belt test once you are a black belt!
Tip #2: Find out what you will be tested on
This is crucial. You must know what you will be tested on. This again is like the old analogy of 'if you don't know where you're going then how will you know how to get there?' Knowing what the required content is for the next belt is like buying a map and planning your route from one destination to the next.
Tip #3: Start preparing for your test in advance
This should go without saying, but many people leave everything to the last minute when it comes to testing. Give yourself the best chance possible by writing your test date on your calendar, finding out the requirements of the test (see #2) and then practicing the things that you need to practice.
Tip #4: Get a good night's sleep before your test and do something relaxing on test day
Again, this is a no-brainer and is the same advice given to any student studying for any test. Karate is no different. So get a good night's sleep and then read a book, go for a walk, listen to some music, meditate. Do whatever it is that calms you down and helps you to focus your mind. If you know in advance that you will have to work all day or do something else that might be stressful on the day of your test, then plan for that in advance and set aside 10 minutes after you finish work to sit quietly and regroup before you go home and put on your karate uniform. Even 10 minutes of calm is better than none when it comes to preparation.
Tip #5: Don't take yourself too seriously
You are taking your yellow belt test (or your orange or your green..., or your black belt.) Whatever belt you are taking, I'm sure it means a lot to you and you want to pass. If you didn't want to pass your belt then you would have no reason to take the test in the first place. What's more, your instructor usually will have recommended that you are ready for testing. This means that if you do your best and do what you do in class, with the extra intensity that comes with adrenaline, then you will more than likely pass your test.
Don't create any more unnecessary obstacles for yourself. You fulfilled the minimum time requirement, you know the material to be tested, you have prepared in advance, you got a good night's sleep, and your instructor thinks you have the ability to pass. So don't take yourself too seriously. Get your uniform on, tie your soon-to-be-old belt and get to your karate school!
Good luck on your belt test. Believe it and you will achieve it!
If you need more help with this or any other karate subject, please be sure to download my FREE Report "Beginners Guide to Karate". You will find out how to download it at http://www.freekarateinformation.com
Good luck and best wishes on your journey in karate.
About the Author
Paul A. Walker, is a 4th degree black belt karate instructor with over 25 years experience in the martial arts. In 2003 he attained his 4th degree black belt, after studying with the legendary Karate Master, Hirokazu Kanazawa in Tokyo for three years. Get more info at
http://www.freekarateinformation.com
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