1st Dan Reflections

[Slydermv]

Since we're just coming off TKD sucks month I figure I'd share the fact that I just got my black belt this weekend. So I suppose I'm officially shitty at sparring... heh.

I was actully suprised how cool it was getting it (insert self masturbation). I figured after all the negativity I've garnered from bullshido, I'd just blow the weekend event off.... but when I think where I was (fat, out of shape slob who couldn't keep his balance during a kick knee hieght or higher) to what I am now (a fat out of shape slob who can kick waist height will out falling over that much) it did have it's perks.

And on top of it, TKD got me into the Martial Arts,

I actully did alot of reflecting this weekend too, as to why I'm in MA's, why I enjoy them so much and what I really got out of it. Suprisingly hard questions to answer, if I go beyond staying in shape and impressing chicks with spin hook kicks at parties. But wnen I really thought about it (and watched Million Dollar Baby again) it really is about those goals that only you see, and being able to overcome them. It's not about talking shit and proving to everone else who you are (though there is that with compitition to a lesser degree), but proving it to yourself (i.e. like coming back and being able to get the fucker who kicked your ass last year).

So yeah.... who really gives a fuck eh? I suppose I do and that's all that really matters. Now if I can only get my fuckin' Blue Belt in BJJ... hehehe

[polishillusion]

good for u

[HonkyTonkMan]

Congratulations on the BB!!!

I got my 1st Dan in TKD 8/18/06. I thought that it would be no big deal, but I was wrong. I also looked at it , not like I was a BB, but how far I had come. I couldnt kick above the waist when I started, but now i can almost do the splits, and can definitely kick to my head height. My cardio is better, as mentioned before my flexibility is awesome. My whole body coordination has improved greatly.

I like TKD. It has its flaws of course, but I still enjoy even thought it gets ragged here quite a bit.

I just started BJJ about 1 month ago, and am looking forward to my blue belt.
Good luck in BJJ.

I dont let what people say about TKD affect me. They often make good points about it. I just remember what I accomplished along the way to getting it and know that I earned it, not just bought it.

It is my goal to start a TKD school that has a belt system much along the lines of Judo, and BJJ. An earned belt.

Good luck with future belts!

[Doctor X]

I got my 1st Dan in TKD 8/18/06.

So you are like . . . what now?

A 5th Dan?












:new_silly

--J.D.

[MacWombat]

It is my goal to start a TKD school that has a belt system much along the lines of Judo, and BJJ. An earned belt.

Good luck with future belts!

That is a noble idea, but might not be the best idea purely financially speaking (then again that is how McDojos start right?). If a student sees he can get a BB faster in another school he may be more inclined to go there. This alone is not a huge problem, the real problem is that TKD BBs are still sullied by McDojos and a somehwat in the know student might wonder why he would work so hard for a BB from oldman34 when it's still gonna be looked down upon.

Then again, if I were to take TKD I'd want to go to a school like your theoretical one.

So in conclusion, my post sucks and don't read it.

[Slydermv]

So you are like . . . what now?

A 5th Dan?












:new_silly

--J.D.

Zing!!!

But fuck you, cause it could be true...

[HonkyTonkMan]

So you are like . . . what now?

A 5th Dan?












:new_silly

--J.D.

4th Dan. I have to wait until January to test for my 5th. You Motherfuckers will be sorry too.

You will have to call me GrandMaster Oldman in about 4 months.

[HonkyTonkMan]

That is a noble idea, but might not be the best idea purely financially speaking (then again that is how McDojos start right?). If a student sees he can get a BB faster in another school he may be more inclined to go there. This alone is not a huge problem, the real problem is that TKD BBs are still sullied by McDojos and a somehwat in the know student might wonder why he would work so hard for a BB from oldman34 when it's still gonna be looked down upon.

Then again, if I were to take TKD I'd want to go to a school like your theoretical one.

So in conclusion, my post sucks and don't read it.

Yeah, my wife said the same thing.
I wouldnt quit my day job. I would open a place, and charge a minimal amount just to pay the rent, and utilities. It would be more for me to have a real place to workout. I havent gotten all my shit together on it, but I have been toying with starting my own style of TKD. I know that sounds gay, but I would like to incorporate the things it is missing.

Oh and as far as the looked down on thing...you are right. That would be the drawback. Why work so hard for a BB that poeple laugh at?

[Doctor X]

When do we have to call you "Professor?"

February?

In all seriousness, the belt merely represents an achievement--if the achievement behind the belt is great . . . then it represents something great. The key word is "represents." It is not an "is."

I need more coffee . . . that almost made sense.

--J.D.

[HonkyTonkMan]

And why does getting the black belt make you feel the way you do? Isn't it just another day? Just a different colored piece of cotton made in Pakistan around your hips? Not trying to pee all over your pillow here, but I fail to see how getting Blue in BJJ, or Black in TKD, or whatever means something - at least to the person who is wearing it.

All things considered, you are right. Just a piece of cloth I can run down to the local MA store and buy.

I know what I have accomplished, but it is a way for me to show others what I have accomplished. It is an ego thing, I guess. I dont really have much of an ego, so I cant explain it. Like I said, I tell people I do TKD, its obvious I dont have much of an ego.

P.S. Whats with the name change?

[roly]

In all seriousness, the belt merely represents an achievement--if the achievement behind the belt is great . . . then it represents something great. The key word is "represents." It is not an "is."

perfectly highlighted the point, i only wish that was common knowledge

[HonkyTonkMan]

When do we have to call you "Professor?"

February?

In all seriousness, the belt merely represents an achievement--if the achievement behind the belt is great . . . then it represents something great. The key word is "represents." It is not an "is."

I need more coffee . . . that almost made sense.

--J.D.

Yeah, thats it. It represents an achievement for me, personally. It doesnt mean much to others, much like a tatoo someone has. It doesnt mean anything to me, but may hold great value for them.

Professor comes in March. Sokei is in February. Damn, you dont know mych about TKD do you?

*edit*
My wife wants to know what you look like. I told her that was your picture in your avatar. She laughed.

[Doctor X]

Next time I will turn on the light.

Et cetera. . . .

--J.D.

[Roidie McDouchebag]

I'm considering getting a pink belt with "BELTS SUCK" embroidered on it.

[Doctor X]

My favorite is the camoflage belt . . . until I realized it was not a joke.

--J.D.