Comments on: Just When I Thought I Was Out

By: Gidge

Gidge — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:04 +0000

Ok so like, when they progress further do you have to start cleaning his house and stuff?
Oh and Papa Bradstein – I used to work across the street from Columbia House. One of their VPs offered me 10k to marry his son, so his son could come to the US. And a mercedes.
True story.

Off topic, but true.

By: Papa Bradstein

Papa Bradstein — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:29:37 +0000

I don’t think TKD is so much the mob as it is Brokeback Mountain…you just can’t quit it. Having dealt with a few TKD instructors myself, I feel for you. It’s harder than quitting Columbia House…and don’t tell me you’re not old enough to remember what that is.

By: Momo Fali

Momo Fali — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:52:44 +0000

Maybe you could get your yellow belt by chop-blocking him in the head.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:23:09 +0000

I was going to tell you the same story about Ross and Chandler that Wife and Mommy up there already told. So instead, I will tell you that this guy sounds like a used car salesman. Or something else bad.

By: Melina

Melina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:13:26 +0000

Can your husband take them to the class for a little while? Maybe the instructor will get the hint? Or maybe all four of you will be in training after that

I wouldn’t even know what to do with myself in this situation. I’d be so tempted to switch schools (but wouldn’t because of the kids). Good luck.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:33 +0000

I’m torn on this one. I did (and still do) TKD with my son, we tested for black belt and second degree together, and I’m an instructor in my spare time. As much as we encourage the parents to get on the floor (it really is great exercise and you will get stronger, faster, and more flexible), we don’t pressure them. If you don’t enjoy it and don’t want to be there, it’s not going to be fun; while yes it’s work, it should still be enjoyable and something you look forward to doing. He really is giving you a great incentive to stick with it, which would be awesome if you actually wanted to do it. I’m sorry you aren’t enjoying it, but martial arts aren’t everyone’s thing. And that’s totally okay.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:26:43 +0000

You’re an ass kicker!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:07:35 +0000

Oh, and one more thought. If he is putting this much pressure on at the yellow belt level . . . oh holy crap, it’s going to be unbearable when you get to the upper level belts. . . .

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:05:41 +0000

I’m really surprised you have to pay for belt testing. I take martial arts at the same studio as my kids. Well, my son. My daughter stopped for gymnastics. I’ve never been in the same class as my son. He takes tae kwon doe and I take thai kickboxing, but there is a belt progression for both. We don’t have to pay anything for belt testing. I’m also surprised your master is pressuring you so much. If you don’t want to do it, you don’t want to do it. You’re an adult, not one of the kids. He should respect your ability to know what you do and don’t want to do. And to bring your kids into it to guilt you? That just doesn’t sound very consistent with what I understand the martial arts mentality to be. Just say No. (and if you ever want to change dojos for your kids, I know an outstanding one in Kensington)

By: leel

leel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:31:44 +0000

funny how awesome a “sucks to be you; sorry about yur luck, maybe next year” would have been in this ONE instance. dammit. this is a tough one!