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Martial Arts/Questions Answered by Expert Colin Wee
| Subject | Date Asked |
| trying to decide which martial art to learn | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I am currently trying to decide on which type of martial arts is right for my objectives. What I ... A: Yeah ... proximity is really important, especially if you're going to stick with something/anything ... | |
| trying to decide which martial art to learn | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I am currently trying to decide on which type of martial arts is right for my objectives. What I ... A: You seem to be quite well-informed, but I've got to make sure to tell you that self defense isn't ... | |
| What should i pratice? | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I am 15 year old boy and i have self esteem issues and i also love watching Mixed Martial Art ... A: I'm not saying you're lazy. Sometimes even the most motivated person needs an extra juice of spirit ... | |
| What should i pratice? | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am 15 year old boy and i have self esteem issues and i also love watching Mixed Martial Art ... A: I was reading an article once about a world famous pianist - Horowitz. Apparently after a singularly ... | |
| Choosing Martial Art | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know which Martial Art is right for me physically. I have a small body frame. I'm ... A: My apologies for not getting back to this answer more quickly - I've been sick with stomach cramps ... | |
| blackbelt | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: how long does it take to reach black belt in tae won do A: On average, and this is just from my personal observation, a black belt in TKD takes on average 24 ... | |
| application in real world | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: i have been fascinated with martial arts for as long as i can remember and would like to get into ... A: "Assumptions" by Toby Threadgill http://www.aikidojournal.com/?id=1783 This is an article from a ... | |
| Martial arts path. | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: Your answer history shows that you have gotten many of these questions. They were answered properly ... A: Damian Yours is a difficult question to answer. It's almost like asking "who should I marry?" I ... | |
| martial art | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: Colin! As far as you know in Aikido there is neither kicking, punching your opponent nor techniques ... A: As far as I know, there are atemi strikes in Aikido, but those that are used in practice and taught ... | |
| about street fighting | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: ia a dan grade holder of jkai do u think that sports karate has decreased the traditonal karate ... A: It's a little hard to understand with clarity what you are asking. But let me try. In an ... | |
| Tonfa | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: My question is about Tonfa. I currently have a pair of Tonfa that fit me extremely well with ... A: "I currently have a pair of Tonfa that fit me extremely well with excellent balance, but are flaking ... | |
| martial arts style | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old female in okay shape and I would love to get involved in martial arts. I have ... A: Brandi Firstly, let me congratulate you for taking the effort and time to look after your personal ... | |
| Tai chi | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: Is it common for younger teenagers to start tai chi at the first level, in a club of some sort of ... A: From what I've seen from young, Tai Chi has mostly been practiced by more mature aged people. ... | |
| Simple two or one person take down/immobilization | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I'll probably sound really odd saying this (having never done M.A. in my life, but: I Would like to ... A: It is difficult to answer this question responsibly given that you have no training in the MA. ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Colin Wee
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Expertise
Do you need some insight on your martial arts path? Do you find you're lacking direction? I'm happy to share my knowledge as a martial arts and self defence instructor.Colin does Traditional Taekwondo in Perth W. Australia.
Experience
Started training in 1983 and have participated in three main styles in three continents over the last 23 years. I have a 4th Dan in Taekwondo, 1st Dan in Renzhe Kung fu, and while unranked, have trained for several years under an Aikijujutsu instructor. I have teaching certification from two organisations, and play an active role in an international martial arts organisation. The last couple of years have seen me researching and documenting the evolution of Taekwondo and its bunkai. My approach is to pair pattern applications and drills to student skill level. Lastly, while I enjoy the respect and comradeship from my colleagues, I am an instructor working with a small group of students, and am on my own martial path.
Organizations
American Karate and Taekwondo Organization
Molum Combat Arts Association
International Alliance of Martial Arts Schools
Publications
1. http://a-kato.org/articles.html
2. Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do Hae Sul: Real Applications To The ITF Patterns
3. Combat Magazine (UK) - part of an interview
Education/Credentials
BBA 1995 Cox School of Business
MBT 2005 University New South Wales
Awards and Honors
Teachers Certification 2003
MLCAA Honor Society Award 2004
Past/Present Clients
A few years in the past had me deal with a range of corporate and retail students, though mostly I don't teach for or charge any money.
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