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    Is Tae Kwon Do actually "useless" against other styles?

    I agree that kicking to the leg is generally safer/easier. But kicking to head is a high risk-high reward technique. It may not hurt as much being...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Knee Problems

    I am thinking surgery might be a way to go if it comes to that. But I have also heard that patellar tendonitis doesn't have a good track record...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Knee Problems

    Because Taekwondo is a sport and martial art that emphasizes jumping and strong legs, knee problems can be fairly common. I've had a recent...
    Thread by: Bgajdor1, Dec 4, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Is Tae Kwon Do actually "useless" against other styles?

    I see. I wasn't trying to attack your opinion. I was just curious to see how you defined self-defense and fighting. Different martial arts...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Is Tae Kwon Do actually "useless" against other styles?

    I had a question to Badger Ladder. You seem to focused on the "fighting" aspect of martial art along with self-defense. And arguably, Taekwondo is...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Is Tae Kwon Do actually "useless" against other styles?

    I think Badger makes a valid point regarding boxing and Taekwondo. Personally, I feel both styles have excellent footwork and techniques that most...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Nov 11, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Help Selecting a TKD School

    I will be trying both schools sometime next August. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Thanks again, ~ Ben
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Help Selecting a TKD School

    Thank you for the informative post Lad Gorg. I am also out of training due to a knee injury (patellar tendonitis/tendinosis), commonly known as...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Help Selecting a TKD School

    I've narrowed it down to two Taekwondo schools in NYC. And I'm very ambivalent about starting ITF Taekwondo or continuing with WTF Taekwondo,...
    Thread by: Bgajdor1, Nov 7, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    What Is Your Favourite Kick...?

    Spinning Heel Kick It's power and knockout ability comes from the speed and momentum it generates, rather than pure leg muscle. I always...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Oct 31, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Difference Between Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do

    Thank you. I gas up in Binghamton though. It is CW Taekwondo. Are you familiar with it? Or are you a student there?
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Difference Between Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do

    I've actually found a great Taekwondo school to attend in Ithaca. It's an hour drive, but it's worth it. I'm training Haidong Gumdo at a different...
    Post by: Bgajdor1, Oct 27, 2012 in forum: Tae Kwon Do
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    Difference Between Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do

    I was wondering if anyone could outline the differences between Taekwondo and Tang Soo Do. I have heard that Tang Soo Do works more on hands and...
    Thread by: Bgajdor1, Oct 26, 2012, 20 replies, in forum: Tae Kwon Do