delta1 Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 There is no one best style for all people and situations. Only what is best for the individual at the time given their abilities. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMA_chick Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 is tae kwon do hard or soft? Tae Kwon Do15-years oldpurple--belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyS Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 You need both. If you only have “hard” then you’ll have problems coming up against someone bigger, stronger and harder. If you have “soft”, then you can redirect attacks etc. I do BJJ and sometimes I will go hard against someone but if they’re a lot stronger or more explosive than me then I go very soft, let them over-commit and take advantage. You can’t win by going hard against someone who can go harder. BJJ - Black Belt under John Will (Machado)Shootfighting - 3rd Degree Black BeltTKD - Black Belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 TKD can be both hard and soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 TKD is hard, though the basics of soft are there if you train them. But it is primarily hard. Some of the TKD schools in my area also train in PMA to get the soft moves. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 What is PMA? Philipino Martial Arts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Yes. Modern Arnis is pretty popular around here. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 That would also help them with weapon work i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Yes again. Most of this schools' weapons stuff is PMA based. They aren't traditional TKD by any means. Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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