Comments on: Differences between Aikido and Tae Kwon Do http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/ What, how and about martial arts Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:22:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: massimo http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/comment-page-1/#comment-404 massimo Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:54:57 +0000 http://www.martialwhat.com/?p=221#comment-404 @R Moore thanks for your comprehensive comment and for the clarifications. My article is based on my direct experience, having trained with black belts of this arts in several different countries and different backgrounds. Over the years I also welcomed in my kickboxing club at least 3 dozens of students that had experience in TKD; several of them were at black belt level and had many years of experience of TKD. I can accept that some schools borrow or adopt techniques from other styles and use wrist locks or self defence techniques and defend against weapons but I see that more as an exception than a rule. My definition of offensive is really geared around the fact that a punch or a kick is more offensive (even when used as a counter attack) than deflecting and redirecting attacks in the way that aikido does. I agree with your suggestions for beginners. Last but not least I would be curious to read the 15 volumes and understand the 3000 techniques of TKD as I would have expected no more then a couple of dozens of them unless each combination is classified as a different technique. @R Moore thanks for your comprehensive comment and for the clarifications. My article is based on my direct experience, having trained with black belts of this arts in several different countries and different backgrounds. Over the years I also welcomed in my kickboxing club at least 3 dozens of students that had experience in TKD; several of them were at black belt level and had many years of experience of TKD. I can accept that some schools borrow or adopt techniques from other styles and use wrist locks or self defence techniques and defend against weapons but I see that more as an exception than a rule. My definition of offensive is really geared around the fact that a punch or a kick is more offensive (even when used as a counter attack) than deflecting and redirecting attacks in the way that aikido does. I agree with your suggestions for beginners. Last but not least I would be curious to read the 15 volumes and understand the 3000 techniques of TKD as I would have expected no more then a couple of dozens of them unless each combination is classified as a different technique.

]]> By: R Moore http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/comment-page-1/#comment-403 R Moore Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:17:03 +0000 http://www.martialwhat.com/?p=221#comment-403 Firstly, Taekwon-do is an art of self defense, at least ITF. The statement that TKD is an offensive art is false. TKD is not mostly high kicks, there are over 3000 techniques listed in the 15 volume encyclopedia by General Choi, the founder of TKD. The assumption that the art is only kicks comes from colour belt training techniques that are heavy in developing kicking techniques. Black belt levels develop other techniques, hands, knees, elbows,fingers, forearms, shins etc. Any study of marital arts will reveal many techniques 'borrowed' from other arts, TKD is no different in this respect. Yes TKD is a kicking art but the self defense techniques draw from many arts. You are correct in stating TKD is not a grappling art, however many schools have a very open application of self defence. I started TKD at age 39, 195 and and 5'-11". I have practiced TKD for 10 years and intend to practice for many more. Yes flexibility is required but the TKD training cycle promotes flexibility, strenght training, cardio, balance. We have several large males attending our school, heavy and big. Age does have an impact but this is true of any hard style martial art. TKD does not teach weapons but does teach defense against weapons. For most students martial art training equals character development, the quality of the instructor may be more critical than the choice of martial art style. For beginners, try a number of schools and arts, if you intend to train with your children find a school that caters to families. Most importantly, find a school with an instructor that is humble and respects their students. Firstly, Taekwon-do is an art of self defense, at least ITF. The statement that TKD is an offensive art is false. TKD is not mostly high kicks, there are over 3000 techniques listed in the 15 volume encyclopedia by General Choi, the founder of TKD. The assumption that the art is only kicks comes from colour belt training techniques that are heavy in developing kicking techniques. Black belt levels develop other techniques, hands, knees, elbows,fingers, forearms, shins etc. Any study of marital arts will reveal many techniques ‘borrowed’ from other arts, TKD is no different in this respect. Yes TKD is a kicking art but the self defense techniques draw from many arts. You are correct in stating TKD is not a grappling art, however many schools have a very open application of self defence. I started TKD at age 39, 195 and and 5′-11″. I have practiced TKD for 10 years and intend to practice for many more. Yes flexibility is required but the TKD training cycle promotes flexibility, strenght training, cardio, balance. We have several large males attending our school, heavy and big. Age does have an impact but this is true of any hard style martial art. TKD does not teach weapons but does teach defense against weapons. For most students martial art training equals character development, the quality of the instructor may be more critical than the choice of martial art style. For beginners, try a number of schools and arts, if you intend to train with your children find a school that caters to families. Most importantly, find a school with an instructor that is humble and respects their students.

]]> By: Judy http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Judy Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:39:54 +0000 http://www.martialwhat.com/?p=221#comment-263 Thanks again, for your suggestions. Well you do know about Malaysia, then. Just for your information, Silat as far as I know is not practised by the Chinese-Malaysians, a cultural barrier I guess. And yes there are a number of Chinese martial arts here, but by far outshadowed by their Korean counterparts. But the dragon and lion dance troups here have a pretty strong following. I will definitely let you know our progress. Thanks again, for your suggestions. Well you do know about Malaysia, then.

Just for your information, Silat as far as I know is not practised by the Chinese-Malaysians, a cultural barrier I guess. And yes there are a number of Chinese martial arts here, but by far outshadowed by their Korean counterparts. But the dragon and lion dance troups here have a pretty strong following.

I will definitely let you know our progress.

]]> By: massimo http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/comment-page-1/#comment-262 massimo Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:30:45 +0000 http://www.martialwhat.com/?p=221#comment-262 @Judy TKD is very popular, full stop; many good instructors are doing a great job with children and will help developing a good strong and flexible body for your growing son. In Malaysia you should have a number of Silat schools (there are many different styles of this particular arts that originated in Indonesia but has several developments in your country of residence) and many Chinese martial arts, such has Hung Gar, Lau Gar or Wing Chun Kung Fu, given the large Chinese communities you have there. I wish you all the best for your hunting and I'd be keen to know how it goes and progresses once you find something. @Judy TKD is very popular, full stop; many good instructors are doing a great job with children and will help developing a good strong and flexible body for your growing son. In Malaysia you should have a number of Silat schools (there are many different styles of this particular arts that originated in Indonesia but has several developments in your country of residence) and many Chinese martial arts, such has Hung Gar, Lau Gar or Wing Chun Kung Fu, given the large Chinese communities you have there. I wish you all the best for your hunting and I’d be keen to know how it goes and progresses once you find something.

]]> By: Judy http://www.martialwhat.com/differences-between-aikido-and-tae-kwon-do/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Judy Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:03:48 +0000 http://www.martialwhat.com/?p=221#comment-261 Thank you for your reply. Well here in Malaysia, there are numerous martial arts schools around. So I will "shop" around and talk to people, as you suggested. My boy's just fixed on TKD because that's what most kids do, as Aikido is lesser known here compared to TKD. Thank you for your reply. Well here in Malaysia, there are numerous martial arts schools around. So I will “shop” around and talk to people, as you suggested. My boy’s just fixed on TKD because that’s what most kids do, as Aikido is lesser known here compared to TKD.

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