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kami · 06-25-2008, 02:28 PM

I like ITF a lot better. That's probably mostly because of the sensei, but I think I like the style better too. The patterns are different, and some of the kicks are a bit different. I'd say WTF focuses more on sparring and yelling and less on focus and technique. WTF just seems a bit more violent.

xypowerpop · 06-25-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kami

I like ITF a lot better. That's probably mostly because of the sensei, but I think I like the style better too. The patterns are different, and some of the kicks are a bit different. I'd say WTF focuses more on sparring and yelling and less on focus and technique. WTF just seems a bit more violent.

That's cool, most of the schools around here are WTF and that seems to be the style that you can compete in most so I've been thinking about switching over.

When you started training in the 2nd style of TKD did you start all the way back at white again? Did they promote you at a faster rate because you already knew so much about TKD? Gimme some info on that if you can, heh.

Oh, and good luck on your test! I hear BB tests are a pain in the ass.

kami · 06-25-2008, 11:27 PM

They let me keep my belt I was at, but it took a long time for me to learn all the patterns to start advancing again. I don't remember how long I stayed a blue belt after I switched over, but it had to have been at least 6 months. If you learn patterns quickly that I doubt you'll have a problem. And depending on the teacher you probably could start advancing faster.

And it is true that there seem to be more WTF tournaments than ITF ones. But I've always liked the ITF tournaments better. ^^

And thanks, I can't wait to test.

iPrince · 07-10-2008, 12:49 AM

I did Karate for like a week and all Ive learned was the butterfly -_-
I wanted to get to the fighting already and kick some ass hole's balls!
once I left the team everyone started fighting and I couldnt get back in
man that sucked.

Well I dont have too many fights actually its rare for me to get in fights since i get along with most people (that dont know im bi that is...)

None the less I do know how to protect myself and can fight.

Aw.J · 07-10-2008, 10:10 PM

Hehe, I took Shoto Khan Karate, but my knees had bruises on them, I start back this skool year. And same well actually no, I'm really open minded and all the kids from like 5th grade know I'm bi and now that I'm 8th grade yeah, people just have a problem with me sometimes and I'm not afarid to bite back

NewSlang · 11-19-2008, 03:25 PM

I am a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do.

el_capitano · Yesterday, 07:58 PM

I'm currently a red belt in ITF taekwondo. Should be a black belt in a year or two!

06-25-2008, 11:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
kami Official GTF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Age: 18 Gender: Posts: 52	They let me keep my belt I was at, but it took a long time for me to learn all the patterns to start advancing again. I don't remember how long I stayed a blue belt after I switched over, but it had to have been at least 6 months. If you learn patterns quickly that I doubt you'll have a problem. And depending on the teacher you probably could start advancing faster. And it is true that there seem to be more WTF tournaments than ITF ones. But I've always liked the ITF tournaments better. ^^ And thanks, I can't wait to test. __________________ Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.

07-10-2008, 10:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Aw.J Official GTF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina Age: 15 Gender: Posts: 205	Hehe, I took Shoto Khan Karate, but my knees had bruises on them, I start back this skool year. And same well actually no, I'm really open minded and all the kids from like 5th grade know I'm bi and now that I'm 8th grade yeah, people just have a problem with me sometimes and I'm not afarid to bite back __________________ I feel like we're friends again. So why have I put up this wall?

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06-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
kami Official GTF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Age: 18 Gender: Posts: 52	I like ITF a lot better. That's probably mostly because of the sensei, but I think I like the style better too. The patterns are different, and some of the kicks are a bit different. I'd say WTF focuses more on sparring and yelling and less on focus and technique. WTF just seems a bit more violent.

07-10-2008, 12:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
iPrince Official GTF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philadelphia Age: 16 Gender: Posts: 72	I did Karate for like a week and all Ive learned was the butterfly -_- I wanted to get to the fighting already and kick some ass hole's balls! once I left the team everyone started fighting and I couldnt get back in man that sucked. Well I dont have too many fights actually its rare for me to get in fights since i get along with most people (that dont know im bi that is...) None the less I do know how to protect myself and can fight.

11-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
NewSlang Official GTF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Gender: Posts: 163	I am a yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Yesterday, 07:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
el_capitano Official GTF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Canada Age: 15 Gender: Posts: 10	I'm currently a red belt in ITF taekwondo. Should be a black belt in a year or two!