tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27813428.post7942341602978590263..comments2023-09-10T01:27:07.248-07:00Comments on Everymom To Ironmom: The Black Belt: What It TakesRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297237900094898777noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27813428.post-11768374437463782122010-11-19T11:09:42.507-08:002010-11-19T11:09:42.507-08:00Cool! Now that I'll be testing for my black be...Cool! Now that I'll be testing for my black belt, God willing, I've been trying to find out what is done in other disciplines. In our TKD federation, we basically do the same kind of thing, but (natch) with more kicks. And we do the last three forms, and fewer one-steps. But we add board breaking, and three sparring sets against black belts at various levels, including two or three against one. In January, we're adding joint locks and pressure points to each level.<br /><br />Oh, and if for some reason there's a physical problem that keeps you from performing a technique at 100%, an alternate method is devised. We have a 4th degree with only one functional hand/arm, so all her stuff is done one-handed. And she's so fast I can't even see her move.Liz in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498353122368712840noreply@blogger.com