[47MartialMan]

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

WOW - I didn't think I'd get this amount of (negative) response.

Hello Hendrik1.

First, to explain, this is a forum of people from many countries/cultures. As with any language, there are sub-dialects/slang that create a barrier for understanding. Therefore, people will read and take things out of context.

Second, martial arts is vast in its many styles and cultures, just like language, terminology will be different. However, the actual appplications are the same. So with this, a rose by any other name is still a rose.

Third, of course you are going to get opposite/feedback on what you post. We all do. Thats the beauty of a open forum of people from many countries/cultures. This opposite/feedback, most of the time is not meant as a personal attack. But as with any subject, people are intense. Therefore, their opinions are going to be also. People are entitled to what their opinions are, even when they don't agree.

Fourth, some of these opposite/feedeback may seem harsh as people will use humor attached. Again, humor, like language/communication, can be misunderstood.


Fifth, Now that you had posted again explaining yourself in a little more detail with a little more conviction, lets discuss;

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

Firstly - its meant to learn you to give 100%... putting 50% effort into a punch or kick is no good... Agree?

I agree whole-heartenly with this statement. However, just as long as one realises that the chance of one-strike ending it all, is slim. It is best to have a arsenal of many in order to complete the defense. (Think of it as a spare tire for a car)

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

Secondly - from a self defense point of view - if you're attacked in the street, and you counter with a proper side kick to the knee (which you learn to do proper with 100%) - the fight is over. Or will your attacker continue to fight with a broken knee?

I somewhat disagree. Though I agree, per my above that training 100% should be emphasized, as I had stated, one-shot tactics are rare. In all of my exoperiences and observations, I've seen many failed attempts at kicking to the knee (and groin). As per my above, it would be best to have many things going, then relying on "one". In other words, "not putting all of the eggs in one basket"

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

Which mindset would you learn your student? To attack and counter for 30minutes or to go full out to finish the fight?

Well, if by "learn", you mean "teach", then there is a line drawn on how and when. I rather teach my students 30 minutes of proper execution, or 30 minutes of using many tactics, then to tell them one-shot is all it takes. Also, I rather teach them some control, responsibilty (including legal ramifications) and humility, than to train them in a complete mind set to go full out. (Though we do practice full-sometimes) Like I said; there is a line drawn on how and when.

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

My bad - yes it's spelled sine. If you think about it, using your knee as a "spring" to put your whole body weight into a punch is going to be more powerful than just throwing a punch?

Your use of the word "sine" is uncorrect, if you are using it to describe a action such as a kick.

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

Not one of you asked what is meant by breath control. Not one of you asked what is sine wave. ?? Easier just to shoot off with negative comments?

In the example of my post per "First" through "Fifth", sometimes we all have to post again explaining ourselves as others may have misunderstood. So with this, I look forward to read your explanation of what you term as "breath control".

Originally Posted by Hendrik1

Sorry I come from a completely different background of learning... Why not have a look on youtube for ITF Taekwondo and see what it's about before making negative comments about something you know nothing about?

Looking at videos will not do justice. Keeping your composure, explaining yourself with conviction and perseverance, will do better.

Peace,

Richard