chandjm

Currently a 2nd degree in Tang Soo Do. About one year from my 3rd degree pre-test. Have also trained in Judo, Escrima and Hapkido.

Insanity: Weight loss comes in the second month but you have to have the diet plan correct for it to work right. I loss 15 pounds and 4" on my waist. My abs have a nice outline, chest more defined and my quads are ripped. Do it, stick with it, it will work

First you could be eating too little. Second, in the first month you will replace fat with muscle. I only lost 1 pound in the first month of Insanity but my measurements changed by alot. I wanted to loose 20 pounds, i lost 15 and still dropping. Stick with nutrition guide, dont double your workouts. Big mistake. Incease…

I did 2 full months of Insanity and did an extra month of month 2 so 3 total. First did you take measurements? Thats the better way to tell whats going on. Second, everyone else is correct, if your net cals are only 1200-1500 its not enough. If your gross cals are only 1200-1500 that is not even close to being enough. I…

Its an apples to oranges comparison. Win chun is very circular while most if not all Karate is linear. Cross training makes a great deal of sense however. First, Kyokushin has its roots in chinese chaun fa(kung fu) even though they wont admit it completely there are connections. Second Every martial art has its holes and…

I started training in Tang So Do when I was 35 with my 8 year old son. We got our black belts together. I am 43 and now a second degree. I cant think of anything i've ever done thats had a greater impact on my life than martial arts. At first you train your body then you begin to train your mind. You will become a better…

I just finished Insanity 2 weeks ago and started another round this week. Cardio recovery is more like yoga. It should help your back. Hopefully. I have SI joint problems, problems with my hip alignment and pelvis mostly due to work. My back has gotten better because of the workout. So push through if you can. Take some…

Good idea. Also focus on the concept of "Do"(pronounced doe like deer) or "the way" Karate-do, Tang Soo Do etc. Getting to Black belt is not the goal its the path getting there thats more important. Also "do" describes a way of life that developes from being in martial arts. The founder of my style, Tang Soo Do, Master…

I have a torn ACL and missing cartlidge in one knee and damaged cartlidge in the other. I have rehabed both knees using tension bands then moving to leg extentions and leg curls starting with light weight and moving up. I played rugby for 4 more years after rehabing the ACL. I have been in martial arts for ten years. The…

welcome

Welcome to the group. I train in Tang Soo Do and have a 2nd degree black belt. Dealing with knee issues myself.

E-dan(2nd degree black belt) Tang Soo Do. TSD is the traditional version of TKD. I have about a year-half to be eligible to test for 3rd dan.

I agree with what others have said: Breath! I have several students that have the same problem orhave overcome it I should say.

Nice! When I first started Tang Soo Do we sparred alot and black eyes and split lips were the norm. Its gotten much lighter.

The testing part can be difficult. Our organization is not as money driven as most. Our colored belt tests are $25. To test for 1st degree its $100 some places its $1500. In the World Tang Soo Do it typically takes 5-6 years to make 1st dan. Thats 5-6 years of consistent practice and attendence. Traditional MA schools are…

I recently recieved my 2nd degree in Tang Soo Do but I have been haveing knee(s) trouble for a long while. Korean arts are tough on the knees because of the dynamic kicking. I still do TSD I have just changed my focus. I can still kick above my waist and demonstrate techniques to my students. I have focused more on my…