Its the application of the technique that truely matters. I wont fault a TKD guy because as a grappler I dont find getting kicked fun. Heck one of my regular sparring partners has a strong base in TKD amoungst a few other arts and receiving his kicks gives me one hell of a time to get in close. I feel as natural down on the ground as he does standing and fighting but I am having him teach me the finer points of striking. It is all useful. All I have to say is unless you are an active MMA competitor like some of the guys on this board reserve your judgement of other arts since I doubt most of you actively square off against them.
|