Muay Thai in TKD???

[PassiveGuy]

Probably a stupid question but are Thai Boxing kicks like the round and teep not allowed TKD comps.??? I mean, can they really judge what technique someone used, teep instead of front snap kick, hitting w/ the shin instead of the instep? Any thoughts???



thanks

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

They are, providing they are hitting the legal areas.

Teeps are often used in WTF TKD. We used call them cut kicks or push kicks....we often use them when a person is trying a spin kick. We kick them in the ass.
In TKD, I try using my shin cause, I often injure my instep alot from elbows.

[Edited by YeLLa-TiGeR on 02-01-2001 at 04:48 PM]

[Underdog]

Yella is right, I used Muay Thai-type kicks back in the 80s when I was competing in TKD. Sure as hell others competitors where scared by me because my kick hurted alot. Also I had the unnerving habit to block kicks with elbows (not legal, but WTF?).

One hint: mostly, TKD guys have no guard, so hit them with high roundhouses on the arms. It's not worth a point but it'll wear down the opponent.