MunkyBoy Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 ...this: i want to learn a combat/full contact art like Kyokushin, Krav Maga or Kung Fu San Soo. sadly, there arent any dojos around that teach these. since i gotta move to a bigger town in about 2 years anyway, i thought about learning one of these there. i dont want to waist my time till then so i plan to join a tkd dojang. its ITF, btw is this a good idea? since i wanna do some other style actually... will i train stuff that only hampers my progress in the above arts because they are completly different, or could i benefit from my expierence in some way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 To me training is training. Why not take the opportunity to learn some basics. Once you do this, you'll only have a better foundation once you start your chosen art. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 I think that training and learning a few basics will be a good thing for you. It will help you if you do decide to switch arts in a couple of years time. You never know, though, you may enjoy TKD so much that you decide to stick with it and not change to something else! Give it a go. I think it will help you. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekki Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 Training in SOMETHING is almost always better than training in NOTHING, IMHO. "Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world"-Dave Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 TKD will help you stay in shape and keep your stamina up until you find the art you really want to practice. Who knows, you may fall in love with TKD as many of us here have 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icetuete Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 is this a good idea? joining a TKD class is always a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nastia Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 It is a very good idea. All martial arts have some basic skills that are the same. Develop your strenght, flexiblity, reaction time and you'll shine in any MA you decide to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkarateboi Posted November 12, 2003 Share Posted November 12, 2003 i really recommend you look for another style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reklats Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 TKD is better than nothing. I did TKD for a year before I saw the light. The big things I had to change was learning to do a Thai kick with momentum instead of a flippy tkd roundhouse, and keeping my head protected from punches as well as kicks. Well, and to kick with my shin instead of my instep, and to never try and turning back sidekick someone, and to eliminate crescent, hook, and wheel kicks from my arsenal... ok, I changed a whoile lot of stuff, but it still helped me more than if I had done nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted November 13, 2003 Share Posted November 13, 2003 Regardless of any school or style out there, you do need basic fundamental kicks punches and blocks, it will help in the long run if you decide to change your style or study a second style. It might even clean a sloppy technic up. "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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