(Part 2) Top products from r/taekwondo
We found 25 product mentions on r/taekwondo. We ranked the 43 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Venum "Kontact Evo Foot Grip, X-Large, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Made of Neoprene for better comfort and agility3D Embossed grip allows top footwork speed and agilityUnmatched support provides optimized mat traction
22. adidas Indoor Training Sports Sm Ii Shoes - White (10)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Classic Martial Arts ShoesSuitable for TrainingAll kinds of indoor sports
23. Si-Stretcher Stretching and Flexibility aid for Martial Artists, Dancers, Gymnasts, Cheerleaders, Physical Therapy, Yoga, Pilates & Athletes A Comfortable Stretching Band/Strap
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
COMFORTABLE - The padded back section and foot loops allows you to hold a stretch position for as long as you want with-out any unnecessary discomfort. The Si-Stretcher is designed for your comfort and ease of use.FULL CONTROL - We have buckles and pulls that allow you to tighten and loosen the inte...
24. From Creation to Unification: The Complete Histories Behind the Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Patterns
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
25. Stretching Scientifically a Guide to Flexibility Training
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
26. Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
28. Forces of Taekwondo
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
30. Volume 16 (Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do): Supplemental Volume to the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
31. Ch'ang Hon Taekwon-do Hae Sul - Real Applications to the ITF Patterns: Vol 1
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
32. The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do Patterns, Vol. 1
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
33. Nike Pro Combat Mesh Skull Cap
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Number of reviews: 1
Nike Dri-FIT moisture wicking fabric keeps head cool and dryFull mesh top delivers maximum airflow, breathability, and heat releaseFlat seam construction for chafe-free feelTight, dynamic fit is incredibly comfortable with a wide range of motion80% polyester / 20% spandex
34. Yoga for Inflexible People
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Interactive yoga DVD with Judi RiceOffers over 35 workouts for both the beginner and intermediate yoga student.Over 20 customized workouts allow you to progress at your own pace.
35. Pro Leg Stretcher
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Get your splits and stretch beyond 180 degrees!Makes stretching easierSturdy construction and steering wheel assemblyPadded foot rests, seat, and adjustable back supportComes FULLY ASSEMBLED
36. Tiger Claw Spin Kick
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
adjustable spring for increase tension
37. Century Fitness "B.O.B." Body Opponent Bag
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
38. Kim Pacific Tae Kwon Do Feet Black w/White Padding,Small
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Our Monkey feet for Taekwondo are fantastic.They feature side padding and individual toe compartments for added stability.
You pretty much ARE me down to the age. Hopefully you have a good school where the instructor will put you through the ringer. Expect to sweat. Expect to be pretty uncomfortable with the stretching. Expect to be off balance.
On the flip side, expect to get stronger. Expect to get faster. Expect to get more flexible. Expect to suddenly notice that you really DO balance pretty well. And expect to have a great time!
I found the description that /u/truejim8888 gave to be pretty accurate as far as the types of things you can expect. Just add in there some sparring days, which are seriously sweaty events.
Be careful with yourself, too. Getting injured early on can be really frustrating. Get yourself some of these. They give JUST the right amount of protection to keep your instep intact, but allow it to develop in toughness.
My general advise would be to stretch a lot on your own. Ask your instructor questions when you have them. Don't worry about your belt level. They're each just a list of training goals and they say very little about you. And please have fun. It's a hugely rewarding activity to be involved in. Good luck!
Length of time depends partly on your age and current physique, and partly on how hard you're willing to push yourself and work. Don't push yourself so hard that you hurt yourself, but definitely push yourself. Just make sure you don't try stretching cold. Do some light stretches, then go for a run, do some jumping jacks or kicks, then work on deeper stretches.
There are probably a ton of books out there, but my current instructor swears by Dynamic Stretching and Kicking by Bill Wallace.
But in all honesty, don't let being "literally the most inflexible man alive" stop you from starting TKD. I was 36 or 37 when I started, overweight, and had terrible flexibility. Starting up with a good TKD program is really the best way to do it. They should help you with your stretching and flexibility. I'm still nowhere near as flexiibil as the kids in my martial arts school (and likely never will be), but I'm almost 42 now and am worlds beyond where I was when I started!
I quite like the BOB bags if I have to choose one and have limited space. They make really nice targets for round kicks and hook kicks. The wavemaster type standing bags are quite nice too but not particularly versatile. You can use them for assorted drills but best for round kicks in my opinion.
If you want something with more variety you could consider one of the multi station things like this too. In all honesty when I had one I usually preferred to use my other bags rather than it, but it might be to some people's taste if you have limited space.
Honestly I find sidekicks and back-kicks are often better trained with a partner holding a blocking shield (who knows how to move in order to absorb impact), but that might just be my personal taste.
I don't much care for hanging bags honestly.
I think if you have a partner available a set of slap paddles and a blocking shield will go really far.
Not crowd sourced at all! I started here on reddit when the original translation didn't return to the starting position. Then I was able to find a nice Norwegian WTF'er who can read Korean Hangul, Hanja and speak English to help me do a proper translation (not to mention has the General's 1965 Korean book and others and of course Taekwon-Do's himself).
This ballooned into a project that includes Ko-Dang with both presented in the 15 Volume's format for patterns (foot diagrams, 4+ photos per movement, etc.). A number of Master Instructors and Grandmasters have had positive reactions to Volume 16 and I encourage you to at least use Amazon's Peek Look Inside or checkout the PDF Preview I made available on Google Drive before drawing any conclusions.
Stuart Anslow, quite the TKD author himself, has enjoyed the book.
As have others (be sure to read Master George Vitale's comments).
Master O'Mahoney.
Master Malm.
Sabum Hu.
BooSabum Dunbar.
And maybe here.
From 1961 till 1965 General Choi was appointed ambassador to Malaysia. Supposedly he created the forms while he was there.
Ever since the Japanese occupation of Korea there was a very long lasting anti-Japanese sentiment. He created the forms because he wanted Tae Kwon Do to have it's own national identity, and staying with the Japanese forms made that very hard.
As a side note, I believe this is basically the same reason sine-wave was added to ITF TKD. It was to further differentiate TKD from it's Japanese karate roots. I don't think he added this to necessarily make the art better, just to make it different and give it its own identity.
The Korean Martial Arts Handbook is an excellent book for all things Korean martial arts. It's a fantastic reference book for learning about the history of the kwans, forms, etc. I used it pretty extensively when I wrote my thesis.
i hope this link works? mr o'neils book taeguk cipher iseems to be really good for the taeguk series i have not read it yet but ive seen the youtube clips read the reviews and such.. seems to be worth a good long look atleast .. i dont know if theres a book black belt and above though?
http://www.amazon.com/Taegeuk-Cipher-Simon-John-Oneill/dp/1409226026/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1401176393&sr=8-1&keywords=taekwondo+cipher
Noted and added to my list, thank you.
It must be good, if there's a copy for £2,499.50
I like this series for ITF patterns
The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do Patterns, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1906628165/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oPcqDbQBW70CX
It is easy to follow and doesn't take up too much room in the gear bag.
Thanks guys. I think what I'm going to have to do is something like this. Not these in particular, since they seem way overpriced, but if I can wear something under them, then maybe I'll be fine.
https://www.amazon.ca/Revgear-Deluxe-Re-Breakable-Board-Black/dp/B005VYCFXA/ref=asc_df_B005VYCFXA/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293011706858&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11094919429271406549&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001327&hvtargid=pla-306995206303&psc=1
These are the kinds we use at my dojang. Not sure how long you can use it for, but the black one is the strongest (equivalent of 2.25 boards I believe). The other colours are in description of the item.
Have you thought about a wall mounted paddle or one that mounts to you heavy bag ?
Examples
Spin Kick
ProForce Paddle Clapper Target
You could always build you something from PVC or 2x4's to.
hope this helps . Look at this guys simple setup
In order to illustrate my approach - check out Stuart Anslow's "Chang Hon Taekwondo Hae Sul" books... Solid applications to techniques with no/minor tweaks in movement/trajectory, that can then easily be applied in sparring/randori.
I've been thinking about getting one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Si-Stretcher-Flexibility-Cheerleaders-Comfortable-Band/dp/B07DFGLF66
Anyone have an experience with it or the like?
This book that the founder of my Association (United States Chung Do Kwan Association) and his wife wrote has all the taeguks plus several other items like basic kicks punches and blocks.
https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Taekwondo-Edward-B-Sell/dp/0983318506/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6NBVVOUZGISE&keywords=forces+of+taekwondo&qid=1559039551&s=gateway&sprefix=forces+of+ta%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
Here’s the source:
Pro Leg Stretcher
Ninja edit:
$209 including shipping.
Try one of these?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008C25GLQ/ref=pd_aw_sims_6?pi=SS115&simLd=1
Taekwondo shoes? https://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Indoor-Training-Sports-Shoes/dp/B00W6G7POK/
I bought it a long time ago, so I'm not 100% sure this is exactly the same, but my DVD was from bodywisdom.
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inflexible-People-Judi-Rice/dp/B00006JXWB/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1413644283&sr=1-1&keywords=yoga+for+inflexible+people
Aside from the General's books the main two would be:
A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do, Alex Gillis
From Creation to Unification: The Complete Histories of the Ch'ang Hon (ITF) Patterns, Stuart Anslow
A book about martial arts would work if they are into that sort of thing. Two books I can think of:
A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do A history of taekwondo and its unfortunate association with Korean politics.
Living the Martial Way About eastern philosophy and the martial arts. Taekwondo was Forest E. Morgan's first art.