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Spookey · 01-20-2004, 12:52 AM

Dear Sir,

TKD is has many different organizations however they generally fall under one of three catagories (or are in one of their likenesses)!

WTF- World Taekwondo Federation
ITF- International Taekwon-Do Federation
Independent Federations (which typically mirror one of the above, but not necessarily)

I am a ITF practitioner however, I will not slander another organization (as there are great schools and instructors from all organizations)!
My recommendation is that you first recognize what "federation" the school is a member of and research that federation. If their ideology is to your liking then research/preview the individual school/instructor. Go from there!
Furthermore, I dont believe there to be any ineffective art, however if either your willingness to strive is lacking or the instruction is lacking you of course will not get the expected results. Finally, always remember you will only get out of it the amount you put into it!

TAEKWON!

01-20-2004, 12:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spookey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeastern, USA Posts: 200	TKD Good! (buyer beware)! Dear Sir, TKD is has many different organizations however they generally fall under one of three catagories (or are in one of their likenesses)! WTF- World Taekwondo Federation ITF- International Taekwon-Do Federation Independent Federations (which typically mirror one of the above, but not necessarily) I am a ITF practitioner however, I will not slander another organization (as there are great schools and instructors from all organizations)! My recommendation is that you first recognize what "federation" the school is a member of and research that federation. If their ideology is to your liking then research/preview the individual school/instructor. Go from there! Furthermore, I dont believe there to be any ineffective art, however if either your willingness to strive is lacking or the instruction is lacking you of course will not get the expected results. Finally, always remember you will only get out of it the amount you put into it! TAEKWON!