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Originally Posted by eXcessiveForce
Depends on the TKD system. but both systems have hands to the head, MT just trains them in sparring whereas many TKD systems do not.
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Not a good comparison really.
MT as an art is expressed largely as a full contact sport (with various rule limitations).
TKD (trying to be fair here) is typically expressed in a more controlled manner.
ITF TKD uses two formats internally.
One being 'point stop', the other being 'continuous'
'Hands to the head' are uncommon in 'point stop', but more frequent in 'continuous', at least internally.
Outwith TKD, many exponents do enter more open forms of tournament and many do well.
Just one more example of how rules = sport = odious comparison.
As to my comments about athleticism or lack of;
I'm a student of human form and have been for many years.
As an instructor with not a few years experience under my belt, I can spot someone with potential a mile off.
The comment was never intended to entrench a Pro-TKD stance, though I understand why kids on here want everything in life pidgeonholed.
The topic of this thread, is the mpeg posted, and not my comments.
I gave an opinion on what I saw.#That's all it was, an opinion.
I don't want to go down the route of yet another futile 'style vs style' debate, hence I've little time for people who have either been in MA for a short time, will be in MA for a short time, or who have learned naff all from MA in a long time (Thai Bride, that's you).
Speaking from personal experience;
I've trained with some very hard 'old school' TKD people, who would put most people here in a box 1st round.
Yes, TKD is a popular art, and therefore 99% of people in it are crap.
It's that 1% you need to watch out for.
The same goes for many arts/styles.
Apologies, I should have just slagged off TKD like every other mindless eedjit on here.