checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 so i'm thinking of starting taekwondo as an extracurricular so if anyone knows anything i have some questions ; how long does it take to get a black belt ; when you start is it *very* physically tiring ; and is it worth it don't let this thread flop and help me make my decision !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 mess @ no replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Ayy Big Gay 8,172 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 i did for awhile, purple belt i think most places have you study for a cap of 3 years min before you can get a black belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopula 5,670 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 dont it take like a couple of months to get to the next belt or smthg it took me basically 2-3 months to get to yellow belt then stopped bc the price is like 600/month. i heard it takes longer and longer as u progress also its not that tiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee jaeyeol 385 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 i used to,trash 0/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 i did for awhile, purple belt i think most places have you study for a cap of 3 years min before you can get a black belt did you enjoy it? and how did you find it at the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le youth 3,400 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 i got my black belt years ago. i lost interest after doing it for a while, so i decided to quit after i got my black belt. i can tell you nothing has really stuck w me, mostly bc of my inflexible limbs. it's not that physically tiring. i did it while playing soccer, and went through it just fine. having a passion for it really depends on the individual tbh. so for people who really love it, i'm sure it was worth it. i'd give it a try though! it was fun for the most part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 dont it take like a couple of months to get to the next belt or smthg it took me basically 2-3 months to get to yellow belt then stopped bc the price is like 600/month. i heard it takes longer and longer as u progress also its not that tiring yeah the price of lessons would rlly be the only thing that's stopping me but still. do you remember what kind of things you did at first? i used to,trash 0/10 why sis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee jaeyeol 385 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 yeah the price of lessons would rlly be the only thing that's stopping me but still. do you remember what kind of things you did at first? why sis idk it was jus too tiring for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.otter 8,299 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I do Tae Kwon DO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 i got my black belt years ago. i lost interest after doing it for a while, so i decided to quit after i got my black belt. i can tell you nothing has really stuck w me, mostly bc of my inflexible limbs. it's not that physically tiring. i did it while playing soccer, and went through it just fine. having a passion for it really depends on the individual tbh. so for people who really love it, i'm sure it was worth it. i'd give it a try though! it was fun for the most part oh wow!! did it require lots of memorization? i mainly want to do bc i have no extracurriculars lol. also what's the general age that people start at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Ayy Big Gay 8,172 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 did you enjoy it? and how did you find it at the beginning?i loved it, its honestly fun and kinda relaxing imo and i found it cause my brother did it for a long time, and real good friend at the time took interest. my brothers master became a good family friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 idk it was jus too tiring for me as in physically tiring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoopula 5,670 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 yeah the price of lessons would rlly be the only thing that's stopping me but still. do you remember what kind of things you did at first? -defensive/front stances-punches -kicks i dont rlly rmr lol i suggest googling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 I do Tae Kwon DO how was it for you at the beginning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
슬기isë”들 1,376 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Did it/have friends who do it ; how long does it take to get a black belt It depends on how often the studio offers tests + if they think you're ready. Most people get black belts in less than 4-5 years if that helps. ; when you start is it *very* physically tiring Depends on your current level of fitness. I'd say it's a low-intensity sport and not too hard for people who don't exercise. However, if you want to be able to do the advanced kicks you need to have flexibility, which means you'll have to stretch, so to some that is physically tiring. ; and is it worth it Depends on what you want to gain from it. I think overall it is a valuable sport and can benefit almost anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 i loved it, its honestly fun and kinda relaxing imo and i found it cause my brother did it for a long time, and real good friend at the time took interest. my brothers master became a good family friend. lol i meant find it as in how was it for you at the beginning ^^ -defensive/front stances -punches -kicks i dont rlly rmr lol i suggest googling okay thanks lol ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le youth 3,400 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 oh wow!! did it require lots of memorization? i mainly want to do bc i have no extracurriculars lol. also what's the general age that people start at? um each place might be different, but for us we had to memorize types of kicks (easy) and "forms," which is basically a series of various moves. it really wasn't that bad. age shouldn't be a huge issue, people start at different ages nowadays. it's just better to start when your younger bc it's easier for your body to adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Did it/have friends who do it ; how long does it take to get a black belt It depends on how often the studio offers tests + if they think you're ready. Most people get black belts in less than 4-5 years if that helps. ; when you start is it *very* physically tiring Depends on your current level of fitness. I'd say it's a low-intensity sport and not too hard for people who don't exercise. However, if you want to be able to do the advanced kicks you need to have flexibility, which means you'll have to stretch, so to some that is physically tiring. ; and is it worth it Depends on what you want to gain from it. I think overall it is a valuable sport and can benefit almost anyone! ok thank you <3 do you know what age people usually start at? um each place might be different, but for us we had to memorize types of kicks (easy) and "forms," which is basically a series of various moves. it really wasn't that bad. age shouldn't be a huge issue, people start at different ages nowadays. it's just better to start when your younger bc it's easier for your body to adjust ok thanks <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Ayy Big Gay 8,172 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 lol i meant find it as in how was it for you at the beginning ^^ okay thanks lol ^^ Fun, it isnt a real high intensity sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ember 8,327 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I started when I was really young and did it for many years. I got my black belt but I quit. I'm surprised people are saying it isn't a high intensity sport once you get to the higher belts, you'll spend much time running laps around the dojo, and people will be lining up (up to like 16+) and you'll be kicking their pads and doing multiple combinations (especially tiring when it involves tornado kicks). It only gets much more intensive when you're in the adult class and also sparring with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azran 574 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'm currently an instructor (1st degree black belt, competed in state tournaments, etc) quote me if you have specific questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Im 1,249 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 taekwondo have different standards based on which school/association you are practicing. and there's WTF vs ITF i did taekwondo in elementary school and it took me about 2 years to go to brown belt (equivalent to red belt in other countries) and i had double promotions once or twice i can't remember. didn't finish because i moved to a boarding school in middle school. the last time i could remember the promotion was held every 3 months. there was one time an instructor from the US came to our club (an expat moved here due to work), and the style and rules were a bit different than what we were doing. kinda confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkandmate 1,814 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 I started when I was really young and did it for many years. I got my black belt but I quit. I'm surprised people are saying it isn't a high intensity sport once you get to the higher belts, you'll spend much time running laps around the dojo, and people will be lining up (up to like 16+) and you'll be kicking their pads and doing multiple combinations (especially tiring when it involves tornado kicks). It only gets much more intensive when you're in the adult class and also sparring with them. ok thanks! did you find it hard to memorize combinations and also how many times did you do it a week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
슬기isë”들 1,376 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 ok thank you <3 do you know what age people usually start at? Any age! Of course if you want to participate in competitions, it's best to start young, but recreation-ally (extra curricular, right?), I've known 50 year olds that just start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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