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cheekycherry · 11-07-2006, 12:57 PM

Most here are not talking from experience, so take most comments with a pinch of salt.

Here's the FACTS...

I am going for my Black Belt in (WTF - the one they do in the Olympics) TaeKwonDo early next month so I feel I am qualified to comment on this (and I might not say what you think I'm going to say)...

My verdict?

Depends what you want it for. If you're looking to fight, in real life, forget TaeKwonDo, to put it simply, it's a joke. It's true what the nay sayers say, it has become a sport.

Now if you get a GOOD class, with a great instructor, TaeKwonDo can be fun, you'll meet great people NOT interested in kicking the shit out of each other, you'll get fit, become more flexible, make good friends, massively increase your confidence etc. You really will.

But if you're going to be spending 6 months in Jail it ain't gonna help much in the prison showers with "Bubba".

Yes, you WILL become a better fighter and you will learn how to have awesomely powerful kicks and be FAST, but using that knowledge on the street might not be the best thing to do.

For example, if I'm in a bar brawl, I'm unlikely to use *anything* I learned in TKD (even though we are taught self defense techniques too).

So, sorry for long post, if you're looking to learn how to effectively FIGHT, go for Muay Thai. Hands down. Worth the drive. No contest.

If however, you're looking for a more all-round experience, consider TKD.

I'd try a session or 2 of both and see which you like best.

Hope this helps in some way.

11-07-2006, 12:57 PM
cheekycherry Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N/A Posts: 1,703	Most here are not talking from experience, so take most comments with a pinch of salt. Here's the FACTS... I am going for my Black Belt in (WTF - the one they do in the Olympics) TaeKwonDo early next month so I feel I am qualified to comment on this (and I might not say what you think I'm going to say)... My verdict? Depends what you want it for. If you're looking to fight, in real life, forget TaeKwonDo, to put it simply, it's a joke. It's true what the nay sayers say, it has become a sport. Now if you get a GOOD class, with a great instructor, TaeKwonDo can be fun, you'll meet great people NOT interested in kicking the shit out of each other, you'll get fit, become more flexible, make good friends, massively increase your confidence etc. You really will. But if you're going to be spending 6 months in Jail it ain't gonna help much in the prison showers with "Bubba". Yes, you WILL become a better fighter and you will learn how to have awesomely powerful kicks and be FAST, but using that knowledge on the street might not be the best thing to do. For example, if I'm in a bar brawl, I'm unlikely to use anything I learned in TKD (even though we are taught self defense techniques too). So, sorry for long post, if you're looking to learn how to effectively FIGHT, go for Muay Thai. Hands down. Worth the drive. No contest. If however, you're looking for a more all-round experience, consider TKD. I'd try a session or 2 of both and see which you like best. Hope this helps in some way.