I agree with MadMonk on this one. Gen. Choi did a great deal to promote Tae Kwon Do in its infancy, and even offered a few ideas of his own as far...
How long does it take to make black belt? As long as your Instructor says it does. Having said that, there should be an acceptable middle ground...
That theoretically you know your basics and are now ready to begin serious Tae Kwon Do practice. Everything up to now was just learning the...
Jumping 20 feet in the air? You mean like in kung fu films or Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon? Possible, yes. Probable? Highly unlikely. The...
Jumping kicks done by someone who doesn't really know how to do them, whether in class or outside, will lead to serious injuries. They will also...
Because many people who have no martial arts experience are easily impressed with high ranking Dan numbers after your name, regardless of who (if...
If you cannot do a jumping kick higher than a stationary kick, then don't jump. Jumping is designed to add height/distance to your technique. If...
The opening is move of Koryo is performed: Going into choom-bi stance, both hands are brought up, fingertips touching, from the Dan Jeon are up...
In my opinion, Tae Kwon Do is attacked on two fronts: 1. The infamous Tae Kwon Do McDojangs. While every style has them, TKD is especially...
Personally, I am a minimalist when it comes to patches and stripes. I like a nice blank white uniform. Aside from school patch and/or federation...
I've got many actually, but here are several: 1. Red belt students with the technique and balance of a green belt or lower. This is negligence...
We don't use music in our classes because you need to be focused to prevent accidents. Hard to concentrate on the other guy when you have music in...
I don't listen to music when i train. It takes away from my practice. Music is for aerobics or tae bo.
No, one step is only one aspect of self defense designed to show certain principles (distance, stepping, depth perception). Tae Kwon Do utilizes...
Our organization teaches Tae Kwon Do only, no Hapkido. Tae Kwon Do self defense works quite nicely thank you.
Gene LeBell is a name I will not use here. Perfect example of the gimick. And of all colors, why pink? Blue is bad enough. Kano never would have...
Bottom line: If you want to fight using the rules of, say, UFC, then join a UFC organization. But don't come down on WTF Tae Kwon Do because it...
Colored uniforms are a gimick for the non-talented. Real students don't need to wear colored uniforms.
WTF black V-neck dobok. I don't believe in colored uniforms. Aside from the fact they look stupid, uniforms are to train in, not make fashion...
To answer one of the questions posted previously: Higher Dan testing (4th Dan+) is often, but not always, private involving just the tester and...
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