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Expertise
I am a Korean Martial Artist, with 47+ years experience. I can answer any and all questions on the arts of Hapkido and Taekwondo.
Experience in the area
With 47+ years experience and a holder of an 8th Degree in Hapkido and an 8th Degree in Taekwondo. I also have experience as a Legal Expert Witness in Martial Arts and self-defense.
Organizations
International Director of the International Sungjado Association; Universal TKD Brotherhood, Inc.; World KIDO Federation; HanMinJok Hapkido Association; World TKD Federation
Publications
SelfGrowth.com
Education/Credentials
PhD MA Theology PhD MA Science
Awards and Honors
Soke of Sungja-Do from Karate for Christ International Advisor to KFCI
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| srinu | 05/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| rick | 03/05/11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | There are ways to voice your thoughts ..... |
| Mikail | 02/20/11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | |
| Kurt | 12/22/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Steven | 08/29/10 | 3 | 8 | 10 | Thank you ^^ would have liked it ..... |
Recent Answers from George Petrotta
2011-10-01 Help:
Sir, The first question you asked is answered thusly: Be an example to them. If you want them to execute a proper front snap kick, then you must do it yourself in the proper way. Students learn in two
2011-09-30 Help:
Sir, there are many reasons for doing what we do in the training sessions. 1. This is the way that your instructor was trained to practice a Front snap kick. 2. High repetition punching from a HS position
2011-09-11 TKD or Hapkido:
I am answering you from the East Coast of the USA. I am sure your 7 year old child is different then a 7 year old here in the USA, but I will try to overlook the differences. For all children, I believe
2011-06-12 Punch weight:
Sir, there are two ways I can look at your question. One, is the actual mass of your body being too small and you want to increase it. Two, the impact power of your punch needs increasing. Which is it?
2011-05-10 How to improve the punch power:
Punch speed is a simple matter of using relaxed muscles to garner more speed. To start with, put a hand-weight of 1 pound in each hand. Being careful to not hyper extend your elbow, practice punching at
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