i get in moods. Sometimes i would rather do more sparring and practicing techniques, other days i like working on patterns. If anything, patterns give me something to do in order to get my blood flowing at 4 30 in the morning. I do them back to back fast as if really using the techniques, if done fast enough it really does seem to help get the mind primed for making up combinations too.
Practicing Patterns with fast movements is fine and is actually a great way to learn the techniques. BUT, let's not forget that paterns (formally practised) should contain slow movements when required, to show of the actual "Aesthetics" of it. And to show control. Without patterns, Taekwondo would be an 'artless' form. But like I said, I think that using fast movements is GREAT. I kinda wish I had thought of that myself. But both are important and everyone should keep that in mind.
