Re: Re: karate classes OT

April 5, 2000

In a message dated 4/5/00 11:24:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

discovery6@... writes:

<< Candace

who has to know everything on the price of classes since there are 5 of us

taking them

And who is having daughter type this >>

I hope your elbow gets better soon. I don't know any remedies for tennis

elbow, sorry. I thought about trying Tae Kwon Do because I read somewhere

that you don't have to spar with anyone. You know, I wouldn't want to hurt

anyone with my super human strength... Er, ok, I am just a big chicken and

can't imagine hitting anyone. Anyway, could you tell me what it costs

approximately for one person a month? I know prices vary greatly but I am

just looking for a ball park figure. It isn't 100 a week is it? That is what

I am kind of expecting. There is no way I could afford that!

April 5, 2000

Hi,

Around here anyway classes are not that high. We pay $80 a month for 5

but it would be $40 a month for one. They give family discounts. Our first

school was $125 a month for four but she had a building to afford. That

school closed which is why we had to look elsewhere. The first school also

had a lot of extra expenses, belt tests were high and tounaments were

required to progress. I did not know that till after the girls were in

classes for a while. Now I know to ask before we join. Live and learn. But we

did love the first school.

About sparring, it is not my favorite thing either. Our first school did

not spar often. And the instructor was strict about sparring gear and not

letting anyone get hurt. Later when we were looking for a new school we went

to one for a couple months that sparred 9 out of 10 classes. We hated it. And

it was easy to get hurt because students were sparring too much and not

knowing technics. We moved on. The next school did not spar often but the

classes were too relaxed, not as strict as we were use too. Kids were out of

hand, and we just did not care for it. So we moved on again. Now we have

found a school we like and we have been there four months and have sparred

once. I have not been to a Tae Kwon Do school so I do not know if they spar.

My suggestion is to ask and watch or take a few classes. Most instructors are

very nice. If they are intimidating, move on. I am the only woman in our

classes. And almost the oldest person too. If they are doing something that I

am leary of the instructor always understands and we take it slow. Or if I

want I do not have to do it. My main concern has been rolls and break falls.

I am old! We never had to do them in the other style. I waited till I felt

ready to try and then adjusted them so I would not get hurt. I will say that

for me martial arts has been addictive. I really love it.

Have a great day

Candace

April 5, 2000

In a message dated 4/5/00 1:36:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

discovery6@... writes:

<< . Most instructors are

very nice. If they are intimidating, move on. I am the only woman in our

classes. And almost the oldest person too. If they are doing something that

I

am leary of the instructor always understands and we take it slow. Or if I

want I do not have to do it. My main concern has been rolls and break falls.

I am old! We never had to do them in the other style. I waited till I felt

ready to try and then adjusted them so I would not get hurt. I will say that

for me martial arts has been addictive. I really love it.

Have a great day >>

Thanks for all the info !! I am glad to hear that the classes are less

than I expected! I hope they are around here to. I met a guy last night that

takes some form of martial arts near my house. I forgot what he called it but

it means " fight with an empty fist " He said it is a combo of Tae Kwon Do,

judo, and something else. I forgot. He paid 45 dollars a month. That I could

definitely do!! Now I need to quit being such a chicken and just call... I

went by a Tae Kwon Do studio near me a few weeks ago but they were closed. I

haven't built up the nerve to go back. I have a question! When you spar, do

you really hit and kick someone or just pretend? I am not worried about being

hit, I just don't know if I could hit someone else. What a wimp, huh? Thanks

again for all of the information!!

April 5, 2000

In a message dated 4/5/00 1:13:43 PM Central Daylight Time, agaw12577@...

writes:

<< When you spar, do

you really hit and kick someone or just pretend? >>

Hi, I do not mind the questions at all, you are on my favorite subject.

Again it depends on the school. the school we are is strict about control. We

have to learn to control our punches and kicks. It should be on target but

controled enough to only make light contact. But as you rise higher in belts

the contact gets more real. This is because they are teaching us how to

protect ourselves and in a real situation a " mugger or whatever " is not going

to hold back and it is important to learn to take a punch as well as give it.

But this is a slow process. When I first began sparring I did not like it at

all. But it grows on you. It is hard to explain but you get the hang of it

after awhile. I know it is hard to start a class, I started because my oldest

boy was too shy to go alone. After I signed us up, he started crying and

wouldn't take class. So I had to stand up there by myself, and felt like a

chubby idiot. But after a few classes, my son began to join in. The teacher

was great and chubby or not, I stayed too. I think you will like it if you

try it. Good luck!

Candace

April 5, 2000

In a message dated 4/5/00 2:59:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, slowens@...

writes:

<< ,

Yet another reason for me to move to Raleigh...then, we could take tae-kwon

Do classes together! I'd love to take classes, but I wish I had someone to

go with

>>

Yes!!! Move!!! Actually, we aren't that in love with North Carolina. Hmmmm,

how's the weather in Nashville? LOL!

April 5, 2000

>

> Thanks for all the info !! I am glad to hear that the classes are

less

> than I expected! I hope they are around here to. I met a guy last night

that

> takes some form of martial arts near my house. I forgot what he called it

but

> it means " fight with an empty fist " He said it is a combo of Tae Kwon Do,

> judo, and something else. I forgot. He paid 45 dollars a month. That I

could

> definitely do!! Now I need to quit being such a chicken and just call... I

> went by a Tae Kwon Do studio near me a few weeks ago but they were closed.

I

> haven't built up the nerve to go back. I have a question! When you spar,

do

> you really hit and kick someone or just pretend? I am not worried about

being

> hit, I just don't know if I could hit someone else. What a wimp, huh?

Thanks

> again for all of the information!!

,

Yet another reason for me to move to Raleigh...then, we could take tae-kwon

Do classes together! I'd love to take classes, but I wish I had someone to

go with

April 5, 2000

Hi Everyone,

I had a question. I was doing Tae-Bo from last Jan - about Sep. Then I

started again with the AL tapes at the end of Feb. I've been doing really

good. The only thing is, is that I'm starting to get a cold. I have to go

to a wedding on April 22, and see my boyfriends ex-girlfriend. I feel that

if I don't do my Tae-bo for a couple of days, my hard work will be ruined.

I bought a dress. It's a size 3/4 and fits me very well. The only thing

is, is if I stop for a few days, I feel I won't fit into it. I don't have

a full-blown cold yet, I just feel one coming on. Today is my AL #3 day.

Should I do it or rest. Please help!!!

April 5, 2000

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I had a question. I was doing Tae-Bo from last Jan - about Sep.

Then I

> started again with the AL tapes at the end of Feb. I've been doing

really

> good. The only thing is, is that I'm starting to get a cold. I

have to go

> to a wedding on April 22, and see my boyfriends ex-girlfriend. I

feel that

> if I don't do my Tae-bo for a couple of days, my hard work will be

ruined.

> I bought a dress. It's a size 3/4 and fits me very well. The only

thing

> is, is if I stop for a few days, I feel I won't fit into it. I

don't have

> a full-blown cold yet, I just feel one coming on. Today is my AL

#3 day.

> Should I do it or rest. Please help!!!

>

,

Please rest. You need to take care of yourself. A lot of people

have even said that when they take a few days off, Tae-Bo continues

to work! And...even if you don't fit into that dress come the

wedding, your hard work will NOT be ruined. You have been taking

wonderful care of yourself, and a dress that doesn't fit won't change

that.

Susi

April 5, 2000