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Old 08-28-2004, 08:00 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Studiobuddy
... I swear I've seen better at local tournaments...
That's exactly what I mean; my personal experience in TKD has been spirited competitor's who roar like lions (even in the lower weight classes), fight like their lives depended on it and still used their brains and all they've been taught, not just mid-range roundhouse kicks to the opponents back!

Strong hand techniques, combinations, set-ups, aggressive follow-throughs, proper guards - all missing!

And this is supposedly the best each country has to offer!!
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