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Spookey · 01-20-2004, 11:57 PM

[quote=El Mastero]Tae Kwon Do is pretty decent style of the martial arts. If you're interest is in Kata's, colored belts, flashy kicks and a nice sport then by all means enjoy. If your interest is to learn self defense then seek instruction elsewhere.

...Sir,
You only stated experiences in 3 kwans (gyms and systems of curricullum)!
and also stated that you are not an expert. Furthermore, the only dojang you spent any significant amount of time in is a self admitted "olympic"(sports oriented) dojang. Now, in a sport dojang(training hall) what would you expect? Uhm, maybe sports...if you are looking for instructions in self defense then maybe you should have there is a more logical choice!
I encourage each reader that thinks "TKD sucks" to find a school with an instructor whom has spent some time teaching defensive tactics (ie military, law enforcement, ect.) and talk with him, express your feelings yet remain open minded. His words may prove encouraging and his abilities may change your opinion.

TAEKWON!

01-20-2004, 11:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spookey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeastern, USA Posts: 200	Must not have found proper instruction! [quote=El Mastero]Tae Kwon Do is pretty decent style of the martial arts. If you're interest is in Kata's, colored belts, flashy kicks and a nice sport then by all means enjoy. If your interest is to learn self defense then seek instruction elsewhere. ...Sir, You only stated experiences in 3 kwans (gyms and systems of curricullum)! and also stated that you are not an expert. Furthermore, the only dojang you spent any significant amount of time in is a self admitted "olympic"(sports oriented) dojang. Now, in a sport dojang(training hall) what would you expect? Uhm, maybe sports...if you are looking for instructions in self defense then maybe you should have there is a more logical choice! I encourage each reader that thinks "TKD sucks" to find a school with an instructor whom has spent some time teaching defensive tactics (ie military, law enforcement, ect.) and talk with him, express your feelings yet remain open minded. His words may prove encouraging and his abilities may change your opinion. TAEKWON!