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Originally Posted by Neil Hudson
What do you think about Tae Kwon Do?
I have read that it was introduced in 1955.
Is it effective compared to the more ancient martial arts?
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Tae Kwan Do is based on the older korean martial arts. The heavy focus on kicks is because in the old days soldiers would be armed with spears or scimitars, so training punches seemed pointless.
The way I see it, it’s not the style that makes a fighter good, it’s the way it’s used. A pro boxer could lose a fight to a rugby player if he is tackled.