I understand what you're saying, but the reason for me to build muscle mass is not to fill my ego up and I'm not saying that's what your saying. It's because i have been pretty much the same size since i was about 15 years old and I feel fragile bec…
I always thought it was funny that when I got to start sparring in TKD I always challenged the black belts. My thought was, they should be better then me, therefore by sparring with them, I will get better. There were only 4 blackbelts who could bea…
Not necessarily. There are many paths to the same goal. Each person must choose his or her own path to the goals he or she desires. My scenario is my path which I am sharing as an option for others to try if they so choose.
I took some time to sit and visualize your whole scenerio to try and grasp it, but Im not sure if it's what I think it is. Are you trying to say that in order to gain strength, we must change we think?
There is an old saying in Chinese Arts that says Most people are not strong enough to strike a ball of cotton. (not a direct quote) I pondered for years on what this meant as I had been striking heavy bags for years at random and never had a problem…
I absolutely adore the study of martial arts. I am particularly find of the Chinese arts as they seem more suited to my personality, however, I have also spent some time studying Tae Kwon Do and am currently working with my roommates daughter on her Tang Soo Do. I am a single father with one daughter and 2 sons.
Martial Arts Styles & Systems Studied (Past & Present):
Emperor's Long Fist internal Kung Fu
Tae Kwon Do
Jiu Jitsu
Tai Chi Chuan
Qi Gong
Shaolin
Anytime man. I don't have many training partners so I come here to see if there is anyone who is available and near. But as soon as I get situated, I'll do some traveling to get my serious training started. I look forward to it.
Hello Michael and welcome to Crump Dojo! I see you've dived right into the forums already! Don't forget to tell your fellow martial artists to join as well!