Posted: April/27/2006 at 7:01am | IP Logged

Yea, I've seen this video before......where I think TKD can hold its own against any art (there is no best) I question the ability of the kickboxer.  I too wonder about the rules, I also would like to know the skill level of both competitors. 

~Adam

Posted: July/10/2006 at 7:00am | IP Logged

I think it's really unfortunate that many TKD artists feel the need to defend their art (I'm not referring to you Fluffy).  I think there's a lot of "which art is better?" and TKD often "takes it on the chin" due to its high kicks and limited punching in competition.

While I enjoy the mental exercise, the “style” debate is ultimately pointless.  The best way to learn how to fight, is to fight.  The only way to truly answer the question is put two people in a field, and have them fight to the death with no rules, and that would only prove which is the better fighter, not the better style.  The martial arts are about so much more then fighting. 

I’ve practiced many styles and TKD is one of my favorites, and the competitions are some of the best to watch.