hmmm i think everyone assumes that all people in tkd use all high ineffective kicks. There are many effective low kicks, and at my dojang we pratice alot of low kicks for self defence (Hap ki Do, really only has effective kicks, which are usually lower then teh chest) , and high/jumping kicks give you awesome balance.
Although, i must admit they don't teach enough about what to do if your facing another MA, but, come on, TKD isn't ALL high ineffective kicks, and we know which kicks are ineffective (i do anyways) and i wouldn't dream of using them on the street. Just because we learn them doesn't mean That all of us use them.
but, tkd seems to give all their students the impression that they are the best, and they can take out anyone, bit too cocky really. The sparring in tkd sucks, i believe if we did less useless kicks, and more training on the effective kicks/hand movements taht we DO learn, and have a more realistic sparring program, tkd could move up in the ranks.
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