Tae Kwon Do

[Curtsmum]

I have posted on small talk but wanted to get to you more active guys. Curtis consultant has said he can't do Ta Kwon Do, he already started when he was on holiday and he loves it. My husband took the message and they didn't say why, he has not done any physical contact and the instructors said the excersise would be good for him, he is not yet on warfarin. As anybody done martial arts, i need a letter off the consultant to cover insurance. I think he is in more danger at school than in this class, any ideas

 

[Gemma]

Does the consultant understand that Curtis isn't doing any physical contact in Tae Kwon Do? That may be something to do with his concern. He should explain why he doesn't want Curtis doing it, rather than just saying "no he can't" - that's just unfair to Curtis, especially as it seems to be something he's really enjoying.

 

[Ross]

Hang in there, I forget who, but someone in here is taking Tae Kwon Do. I myself would be afraid to, but all my training was of the Police survival type and not run of the mill. All of mine was full contact, which is why I'd recommend against it, but someone else here is doing it and happy. Try a search on martial arts and maybe you can find the thread.

 

[Curtsmum]

Thanks Gemma and Ross

Thanks Gemma and Ross

I'am going to ring up the consultant on monday, just to see what is reasons are and to explain that there is no contact. If he still says no, then i will accept that because i dont want to put Curtis in any danger, everybody seems to think the exercise will do him good but they are not doctors. Iam 100% sure he wont agree to it when he goes onto warfarin anyway, i think this is one battle i'm not going to win.

 

[Ross]

Perhaps if not Tae Kwon Do, he can get into another form of martial arts that will provide the excercise, discipline and techniques without contact? Just a thought. Jed is who I was trying to think of and if you'd like, I can try to get a hold of my old instructor and get his 2 pennies on it.

 

[Mary]

Paula,
Both my husband and son took Tae Kwon Do. They say that although the sport typically does involve contact, it doesn't have to (like your instructor advised).

Curtis would still be able to learn and perform the katas, work on his punches and kicks using the punching bag, and he could learn the blocks.
As long as the instructor is willing to work within those restrictions, there is no reason why Curtis couldn't/shouldn't be taking classes.

 

[Curtsmum]

Thanks Mary, we did explain to the instructors that he couldn't do any contact what so ever and they was allowing him to sit down if he got tired. We will explain all this to the consultant and see what he says, thanks for your reply and thanks again Ross.

 

[mntbiker]

Hi Paula,
I would be interested to find out why the Dr said not to do it. I would have no problem working with Curtis knowing his issues, the greatest concern for me would be the intensity of the workout. Unlike aerobic exercises martial arts are stop and go. Drive the heart rate up and let it calm down and drive it up again. I would think this would be more of a concern than the contact. As the others have said make sure the Dr. understands there is no contact and also that he can step off the mat when needed.

 

[Curtsmum]

Thanks mtnbiker, now then i was alittle worried that Curtis was doing to much, allthow he is not stupid i did wonder if he actually knows when enough is enough, i dont think he has as much judjment as a adult. I was going to wait to see the consultant in person, now in 12 days but i think i will phone in the morning and get it done with. Maybe its because he is close to surgery, they said it needs dealing with, within the next twelve months and that would bring us to march, so only 4 months.

 

[Curtsmum]

Spoke to the consultants secutary today, she said that he didn't give a reason why Curtis couldn't do it, she said that he may not understand about TaeKwonDo. She told us not to take him and wait for his appointment on the 25th and then try to explain that its more excersize and technique and see what he says. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for all replys

 

[Gemma]

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and Curtis too . Maybe if his cardio still says no to Tae Kwon Do when you see him on the 25th, he can suggest some alternatives that he'd be happy for Curtis to take part in.

 

[Ross]

Just a quick note, I still have not heard from Shihan McClanahan, but when I do, I'll let you know.

 

[BDMc]

Tai Chi (?)

Tai Chi (?)

Tai Chi would be a great alternative if, you could get him interested, and find a good teacher! It doesn't involve contact, and while performed in what seems like slow motion does teach self discipline, give a good workout (scientists still don't understand how) and give him great self defense skills.

 

[Curtsmum]

Tai Chi would be a great alternative if, you could get him interested, and find a good teacher! It doesn't involve contact, and while performed in what seems like slow motion does teach self discipline, give a good workout (scientists still don't understand how) and give him great self defense skills.

Thanks (and thanks Ross),i don't know much about Tai Chi but he had a great instructor at Tae Kwon Do and he did no contact and made them well aware that he couldn't do any contact. mtnbiker says it could be the intensity of the workout and if thats why, then fair enough. The consultant told us to let him carry on as normal, which involves running up and down the stairs 10 times aday, forever on the go and never sleeps before midnight. all we can do now is explain this on friday at his check up thanks Paula x

 

[BDMc]

Good Teachers

Good Teachers

Paula, I hope you will press the doctor for specifics. It seems to me that if his teacher is good, and knows of his condition/limitations, I would think the Tae Kwon Do would be really good for him. I certainly don't know about what threats there might be to his specific condition. Tai Chi is like the other martial arts in slow motion. It's not the kind of thing that attracts children, but is really good for the body and the mind. Good teachers are the key to everything though, so if Curtis has one now I sure hope he can continue with him. All the best to you and the little tiger, Brian