Mr. Hall Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 I want to "air out" the forum a bit by asking everyone the question, "what has tae kwon do done for you?" "And it is this lack of fear that makes for the dance" - Anne Morrow Lindbergh (https://www.loudounmartialarts.com)
tommarker Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 Sometimes people see me practicing and ask "is that tae kwon do?" that's about it I'm no longer posting here. Adios.
MichiganTKD Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Well, aside from keeping me out of prison and the lunatic asylum and providing me with some of the greatest friends anybody could ask for, not much My opinion-Welcome to it.
granmasterchen Posted February 22, 2004 Posted February 22, 2004 do you mean taekwondo or martial arts in general? That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger
The Saint Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 It has help me lose about 20lbs and has gotten me off the couch "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder
daoshi Posted March 14, 2004 Posted March 14, 2004 I've studied and competed in multiple styles and learned much in TKD. Full contact TKD, especially is one of the most effective training styles and tournament formats. Nothing deserves bashing more than the open Karate circuits. Full contact TKD fighters are some of the best kickers in the world. Throw in some boxing or Judo and a very complete fighter can be developed.
koreauechi Posted March 15, 2004 Posted March 15, 2004 flexibility & cardio. TKD is great for fitness. As as experienced competitor I found TKD training to be a great addition to the training schedule. Like all things there are pros and cons...developing ones legs is certainly a plus. Best regards;Martial Art School management 101
embm Posted March 23, 2004 Posted March 23, 2004 Self confidence, great friends and mentors, competitive spirit and compassion and just a few things I have gotten from TKD. Team RespectI may have taught you everything you know, but I haven't taught you everything I know. Age and treachery can beat youth and speed any day.
Ironberg Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 (I'm back, well, sorta) Tae Kwon Do has strongly influenced my martial art (American Karate). How I love it... let me count the ways: 1. Confidence. 2. gained 20 lbs (a scronny teen like me needs it). 3. flexibility (can do the full splits in all three directions) 4. Competitive spirit. 5. Stamina. 6. Coordination. 7. Friends. 8. Strong Kicking technique. 9. A good base of hand techniques (partially from the karate mix). 10. Basic + amplified interest in elbow, knee, and headbutting techniques for streetsmart short range counters (more karate influence). "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
TKD Posted March 26, 2004 Posted March 26, 2004 What has TKD done for me? Respect Self-Control Friends/Family Balance Self-Defense Knife Control Awareness Flexability Fitness
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