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| Olimpics | 10/24/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: Hey! Hope you are well?! I have a huge interest in competing for the 2012 Olympics however I have ...
A: Mo: Thanks for the email. In order to compete in the Olympics for TKD you will need to be a black ...
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| strength training | 10/20/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: I'm a black belt in taekwondo and just turned 16 years old, I want to know if I do strength training ...
A: Good to hear that you reached this level in the age of 16. As for the strength, you can always go ...
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| Training | 10/20/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I'm beginning my extensive training for the 2016 Olympics in Tae Kwon Do. I'm doing very extensive ...
A: Shawn: Thanks for the question. I need to get a little more information from you before I answer ...
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| Returning to TKD after an injury | 10/15/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I had acl surgery May 1st and Ive been wondering day and night if It will be the same when I return ...
A: Marlene: I know having to sit on the sidelines is a challenge when you feel impatience and desire ...
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| taekwondo | 10/12/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: my name is Fanaka. Like many others I am looking forward to participating in the 2012 taekwondo ...
A: Fanaka: Thanks for the question! Congratulations on making it this far in TKD. The Olympic ...
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| my participation | 10/7/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: You state i had no involvement in Taekwondo olympicly. I was an Elite Athlete my instructor Master ...
A: First of all, this is not a question. Second, the questioner asked if I had heard of you. "We" ...
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| Hey Hani , i need some advice here please. | 10/6/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: right now i have a month training tae kwon do at home .. well let's take the matter from the ...
A: Well, stretching is a process that goes all the way till we pass away if we want to keep our muscles ...
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| TaeKwonDo Improvements | 9/30/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: I've been in TKD for about three months and I'm going on to my yellow belt on monday. I was wanting ...
A: All you need is patience and hard work. Things will come along. However, if you're willing to go ...
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| stamina | 9/29/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I was wondering what else i can do to improve my stamina besides running and shadow boxing? are ...
A: Robert: Thanks for the question. If you're looking to compete and want to increase stamina, ...
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| TKD arms strength | 9/5/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: i have been doing TKD almost for 3 and half years , but i have observed that my arms are weaker than ...
A: Khalid: Thanks for the questions. First, Karate vs. Tae Kwon Do. Both martial arts styles have ...
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| Tae Kwon Do | 8/31/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I have a basic question regarding appropriate behavior practiced by schools and instructors. I have ...
A: Jen: Please keep me posted. I'd like to know how this turns out for you. I think it's a clear sign ...
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| self defense | 8/24/2009 | Julee Peck |
Q: Is it true a girl could grab just one testicle on a man and squeeze and that would hurt em enough to ...
A: It all depends on the situation. There is not one foolproof way to get away from an attacker. If ...
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| Tae Kwon Do | 8/19/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I have a basic question regarding appropriate behavior practiced by schools and instructors. I have ...
A: Jen: Thanks for the question. It's unfortunate that your son experienced this kind of behavior and ...
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| Beginner TKD | 7/28/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I am a 43-year-old woman who started TKD in May 2009 because I got tired of just sitting on the ...
A: Kristi: Congratulations! I think it's wonderful that you are training in Tae Kwon Do! You have a ...
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| energy | 7/24/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: Ive been doin tkd for 13 years 4th degree been training almost every day. i had to take a break for ...
A: William: I apologize for the delay in response. I wanted to check around before giving you an ...
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| TaeKwonDo Black Belt Rank Question | 7/18/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: I earned my Black Belt in TaeKwonDo about ten years ago. I have since stopped training, and left the ...
A: If you've earned you're black belt then you've earned it and nothing will change that fact. However, ...
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| Stretching for higher kicks | 6/28/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: I'm Scott pleased to meet you! I've been doing karate (GKR International) for just over 3 months ...
A: Answering the first part of the question, yes. Light stretching should relax your muscles after all ...
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| Stretching for higher kicks | 6/26/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: I'm Scott pleased to meet you! I've been doing karate (GKR International) for just over 3 months ...
A: You're doing fine.. 3 months can is not enough to measure the progress of your stretching. you need ...
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| TaeKwon-Do - | 6/17/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: My name is Cathy and my seven year old daughter, Alexandra has just passed her 1st Kup - Black Tag ...
A: Cathy: Thanks for the question and congratulations on your daughters belt test. It's a great honor ...
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| tkd dvds | 6/15/2009 | Saleem A. |
Q: Do you have any dvds that you have done. If so I am VERY interested in getting one. Thanks in ...
A: I have to say I feel like quite the superstar knowing that somebody out there would like to see what ...
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| step heel kick & spinning heel | 6/5/2009 | Saleem A. |
Q: i have trouble getting those heel kicks up to head height and cant get any power behind the kick. ...
A: hey Jacob, sorry that the questions taken so long to answer but unfortunately I've been away on ...
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| Training and Qualifying for the Olympics in Taekwondo | 5/23/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: Nowak, My name is Bill Cardon and my son Chase is getting ready to take his Junior Black Belt test. ...
A: Bill: Thanks for the question! Congratulations to you and your son for making it this far in TKD. ...
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| Power train for Tkd | 5/17/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: 16 years of age, and trying hard. However, i want to expand my strength as well as knowledge. The ...
A: Josh: This is a great start! In addition to the sit ups and push ups, add pull ups, squats and ...
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| Olympics | 5/7/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: when i was 4 years old i did American style TKD, but when i turned 15 I started doing Olympic style ...
A: TKDchick: Thanks for the question! No! It's not too late. If you listen to your coaches and ...
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| Power train for Tkd | 5/6/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: 16 years of age, and trying hard. However, i want to expand my strength as well as knowledge. The ...
A: Josh: Thanks for the question! I need to get a little more information from you. What are you ...
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| olympic sparring | 5/5/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I go to a small martial arts school in sacromento. I have been attending for 7 years. I have seen ...
A: Thomas: Thanks for the question. First, Olympic TKD is primarily a kicking sport. Which I hope ...
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| white belt yellow tip | 5/3/2009 | Julee Peck |
Q: My 6 year old whos got a white belt has been told shes to attempt her yellow tip/white belt in a few ...
A: Grainne- Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, each school and organization has different ...
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| Olympic Qualification (options) | 5/1/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I know this is far off, but I have a very young child who is picking TKD up rather quickly. She is ...
A: CMC: That's great and congratulations on your child's achievements! I don't know what country ...
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| training | 4/16/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: my name is Sam and I'm a 17 yr/o 1st degree black belt I am recently looking to get back into ...
A: Here is some basic guidelines we give for a beginning a training program. First, start off slow ...
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| training | 4/9/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: my name is Sam and I'm a 17 yr/o 1st degree black belt I am recently looking to get back into ...
A: Sam: Thanks for the question. I need more information from you before I can assist you. What ...
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| TKD Training | 3/31/2009 | Hani McToom |
Q: My daughter is 9 years old, she takes "Pil-Sung"(traditional) TKD. What training or drills can I do ...
A: Well for sparring at this age, the best thing to do is to teach her how to make a combination of ...
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| Tournaments | 3/31/2009 | Julee Peck |
Q: What can I learn from competing at tournaments (win or lose)?
A: Tournaments are a great way to add another dimension to your training. It is a way to gauge your ...
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| Traditional TKD History | 3/31/2009 | Saleem A. |
Q: In traditional "Pil-Sung" TKD what does SaBum-Nim mean? What is the literal translation of "Chongi"? ...
A: Hey Steven, Judging by the questions i would suspect you already know the answer to these questions ...
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| anaerobic/plyometric | 3/26/2009 | Saleem A. |
Q: I am a 40 year old greenbelt that competes in the veterns grade of tae kwon do,i am pretty fit as i ...
A: Hey Tim, thanks for your question. Tournament fights can differ and vary. You can have tournament ...
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| TKD | 3/8/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I did a some martial art in and off for the last 15 years nothing serious always been labeled as ...
A: Louis: Thanks for the question. I would say that "YES" you will need more than 2 times per week to ...
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| Tae Kwon Do credentials | 3/7/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: Nowak, I am hoping that you will be able to assist me in a “non-technical” question. I am a member ...
A: Franci: It took a little while to respond because I had to ask several people if they had heard of ...
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| Leg Socket Popping? | 2/22/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: Upon reading some of your fantastic answers for others i thought i'd ask you a question of my own. ...
A: Peter: I need a little more information about what you are experiencing. Is it your knee or hip ...
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| endurance | 2/19/2009 | Saleem A. |
Q: YOU HELPED WITH A QUESTION BACK IN NOVEMBER SO I NEED YOU EXPERTISE ONCE AGAIN. I WANT TO WORK ON MY ...
A: its good to hear your keen to train again. Endurance is a vital part in Taekwondo. In order to ...
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| My upcoming first competition | 2/18/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: It's a honor to have you online and ask you some questions according to Taekwondo.i really ...
A: Hamidreza: I'm real excited about your competition. I'm glad your enjoying training and are ready ...
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| diet for competition | 1/29/2009 | Nathan J. Nowak |
Q: I am a 1st Dan black belt and is trying to get into form for competitions. I am 45 years old and is ...
A: David: I'm not a dietitian and therefore do not prescribe diets to our athletes. I assist with ...
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