TKD Tae Kwon Do IBBF Brandts

[tosjewel]

I would advise these students not to keep themselves open.

They were using impressive kicks, but they had no combinations. Where was the punching? The blocking? Their hands in general?

[vivacomama]

Not to diss on your son or anything, seeing as he is pretty freakin' good, but you might want to hold back on the "calling him a world champion" part. I know the Chang Moo Kwan tournament was billed that way, but it's not like he was in the Junior Olympics.

(Although I know what a huge accomplishment that win was, I took first in my division at that tournament and it was one of the hardest fights of my life.)

[1LO64]

I labeled him a "World Champion" because he was in 2006. Those where the Chang Moo Kwan "World Championships." He took 1st in sparring and forms, 1st against ALL that competed in his age/ranking, 1st in ALL that attended the world-wide Chang Moo Kwan event. A World Championship is a World Championship any way you slice it. If you took first there, you're a World Champion, why would you sell yourself short?

[vivacomama]

I'm just saying that it wasn't the widest pool of competitors. I totally get you though. He did do really great, I don't mean to diss on him.

[475122]

Actually this was one of the largest World Championships ever held. Over 1400 Competitors in less than 24 hours. Have you been to Juniors? They can't get through that many in 2 days.

[vivacomama]

Really? I've never been to Juniors, I just assumed that it was a much bigger tournament. Wow...congrats to us, right! :-P

Out of curiosity, who do you train under?

[sjredbully]

being a world champion my friend means you have fought other people in your division from all around the world, and have fought and beat the very best competitors from there respected countrys,,

[paperlace59]

I think this boy did great...and see nothing wrong with head kicks so long as they are legal..and these looked legal to me. Keep up the good work...you've got a great start!!! Did I see Ms. Lolita as a ref for one of the matches?? I miss Master Joe.

[paperlace59]

It was a great video...especially when you recognize some of the people in it. The boys did an excellant job!

[1LO64]

I respect everybody's comments, it's cool to see responses. I don't know if this particular person trains or has been to an event, but kids are tought points and how to make them. Not to slow down or make the fight even. I personally want him to do his BEST everytime, if he loses, that's fine, he did his best. If he wins, great, that's what he trained so hard for.

[1LO64]

In regards to the head kicks, that's the nature of the beast with contact sports. If the parents or instructor knows that the student isn't ready to compete, that should be a call on their part. These are KIDS, 10 and 11, they're only doing what they're taught. Also, I feel that if a 7th degree Master (in the first segment) didn't call a warning for the 2 point kicks, then they're probably legit. If he would've warned my son, he would've gladly listened.

[justalonewolf007]

I think I recognize the ref at 3:27 - He's my instructor!

Your son is definitely on fire, but I have to agree that he could have spared the kicks to the head!

[bayneski]

f***ing cool!

[1LO64]

Thanks!!!!....it's my son. Hopefully more footage later this year.

[bayneski]

this kid is sooooooooo friken cool.

[bayneski]

This kid is freekn cool.