rabid hamster Posted August 2, 2002 Posted August 2, 2002 hey all, in your opinion, which two arts would go together better(SD, etc). hapkido and tkd or tkd and wing chun? thanks ya'll. It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.
Bon Posted August 3, 2002 Posted August 3, 2002 I'm gonna say TKD and hapkido, 'cause they're similar. Wing chun is completely different from what I understand, you have to learn to punch with a vertical fist and what not. Hapkido and TKD would compliment each other nicely, giving you even stronger technique I would imagine. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
shaolinprincess Posted August 3, 2002 Posted August 3, 2002 I agree with bon It's what you put into it...1st kyu-Okinawa Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Federation
omnifinite Posted August 8, 2002 Posted August 8, 2002 (edited) TKD and Hapkido can be so similar you might not even feel like you were taking two. They're from the same place with many of the same origins. From what I can tell (I could be wrong)... Hapkido puts more focus than TKD does on grappling and such (and probably less focus on the fancier kicks, some of which I could never see using if I were in a real situation, but I'm biased here). And that's referring to most modern American schools you'd find... I'm sure both arts were sufficiently deadly in the old days... but now it seems the two are often taught in the same schools by the same people. If it were me I'd pick Hapkido and Wing Chun... though I don't know if the training would conflict. If you can pull them both off without the wires crossing you'd probably end up even better for it. The differences would make you more well-rounded and give you more options in a situation. But if they were just too different to fit them both in one brain at the same time I think you'd end up picking your favorite and wouldn't really mind leaving the other behind. In the end you keep the techniques that suit you and your intentions best anyway. Edited August 8, 2002 by omnifinite 1st Dan HapkidoColored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu
OldRookie Posted August 8, 2002 Posted August 8, 2002 I'll throw in my 2Cents worth & say Hapkido & TKD also Hiya. I really enjoy my TKD class & couldn't ask for a better instructor--but, I would start Hapkido in a heartbeat given the chance. *1st Dan Oct 2004*"Progress lies not enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.""It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them."
Karateka_latino Posted August 8, 2002 Posted August 8, 2002 Taekwondo and Hapkido combo works very very good, brother.
Jack Posted August 8, 2002 Posted August 8, 2002 I'd also have to say Taekwondo and Hapkido, since Hapkido makes up for a lot of TKD's weaknesses - so whilst Taekwondo can teach you kicking and striking skills, Hapkido can be invaluable with throws and locks. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com
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