Akima

Anyone read that article in the sept issue of Black belt. It was a "test" comparing people who learn from "learn at home methods" vs going to a real dojo. the conclusion was that the people using video tapes at home were just as good. Thoughts? Personally, I think Blackbelt is trying to please 20% of their advertisers. While tapes are a great reference tool, I cannot believe they can replace an instructor.

I am not saying He watered down the art, miguksaram. I think the people who followed in his foot steps did. He opened the door. I am not in any way dis-ing Master Rhee. Here's another way to look at. If a new product comes on the market everybody buys it. Then there are 1000 knocks offs.

Because americans like to gernalize. Especially in the market palce. Much of the US's first contact to asian MA systems were with Japan. The first Asian MA system taught to the US army was Jujitsu. Karate was the term that stuck in this country. As far as TKD ripping off Karate, I don't see a problem worth arguing. I do have a problem when they don't admit it.

Rebreakables are ok for practice. They'll save you trips to the home depot. They do begin to weaken over time. I would never like to use them for testing.

Hey thanks all.

It depends on the strenths and weakness of the individual fighter. While a good kick should have more power than a kick, another fighter my be great at getting inside, using hands. Hand techniques tend to be thrown more rapidly. it all depnds on the situation. Tournement, rules, street fight, and you. My few real situation fights, Elbows are devestating!, Wrist locks and arm bars. O and sorry to say guys.....anything you can use to get his grion!

While I respect Rhee a lot for what he has done, I do feel his Marketing of the art has lead to the McDojoisation of America

Ok good Then I say Bruce, because Chuck had a good reach, and strong kicks, But Buce had a great ablity of getting inside on the inside of larger opponets. bruce also had a more rounded style, High kicks, excellent hand techniques and SPEED! Chuck's style by the late 1960's was still very Korean. I just think Bruce's adapative qualities and speed would have made the difference. I will say this, Chuck could take a beating though, so Bruce would have to work at it.

Do you study another art along with TDK for self defence? For example I workout with TSD, simlar to TKD, But in addition I train Hap Ki do, Japanese Ju Jitsu, and BJJ (when I have time). I mean no disrespect, Just that the high kicks and spins on TKD and TSD are not really best on the street. Also, many fights end up with two fighters in close quarters and grappling. While a skilled TKD artist may keep an opponet back effectivly, there is a chance that the attacker can get inside. Having a rounded trainning in hand techniques and grappling techniques will be of great advantage in those situations.

Recently, it came to my attention that comparing fighters, such as Bruce Lee vs Chuck Norris, was discouraged on this site. However, comparing styles for strengths and weakness is acceptable. I'm Ok with that, But I want to point out why comparing fighters is just as important. I can argue Karate vs Kung fu, BBj vs judo, Boxing Vs. tkd all day here. You can compare the styles, and see the strengths and weaknesses of each style. But you can also argue that each individual can bring their own persona to a style. What succeeds for one fighter, will not succeed for another. One BBj guy's particular way of fighting may work on one fighter, But there may be a Judo guy who's personal style may confound him. Make his style not work on that individual. Bruce Lee spoke a lot on this, finding the style of fighting that works for you, meaning bringing the individual into the style. "being water" as he said. This applies to being able to adapt your style for specif fighters, as well as finding a style that in general works for you. Morover, as MMa becomes more popular, and more people study more than one art, comparing styles becomes obsolete. You have to compare the indivdual styles of each fighter because those stsyles are increasingly becoming Unique to each fighter. I understand why a "who would win Chuck or Bruce" poll may not be acceptable. But how about "who would win...and Why" Compare why we think Chuck's individual style of fighting would be effective or not vs Bruce's Personal style?

I agree that Rhee wasn't the firs tto teach here, but really the firs to Market TKD in here

I was going to say but now I am not sure. You guys all seem so PG-13

Hi, I am Akima. I'm 24 have a 2nd dan in tsd. I am new here:)

Bruce lee was not a good physical specimin? What are you smoking?