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thats true, for the most part.
i majored in sports medicine and kinesiology and it becomes very apparent however that the body mechanics of some styles suit certain body types better than others, and some peoples needs are different than others.
traditional tae kwon do is far from adequate for street defense, in comparison to many others due to the way it is trained/taught.
the same is true for many styles like aikido and karate,etc.
1. if you want to be a pro fighter like we train now, you choose one direction. muay thai, greco roman, jkd, bjj, boxing etc.
not only for the mechanics but the conditioning itself
2. if you want basic defense against an untrained assailant, then choose another. krav maga, defendo, combato, judo, etc.
if you want your kids grades to improve, to learn basic movement, to get in shape and have fun, choose another. tae kwon do, shotokan, aikido ( may lead to cravings for tofu and birkenstocks worn with socks) etc.
of course exceptions exist and being trained in the country the style originated in is not the same as a watered down version taught overseas.
no im not putting down any styles themselves so relax, anyone training in them knows the stereotypes and usually agree themself.
if i have a criticsm, its the way a style markets itself to be something it is not. if you are going to train a martial art, your giving your life and security to someone who has an obligation to show you how to best serve your needs and be honest.
if he says traditional tkd with its no face punches, no leg kicks, no groin shots, 2 and 3 step sparring, weak forms , and little sparring(in some styles) is going to save your life in a tight spot thats a dangerous lie.
if they tell you that muay thai or bjj is going to calm you and balance your life making you a gentler person, thats also a lie. just be honest .
i have issues with the koreans also for the way they are scammers from hell and suck you dry for money and give you shit in return here in the states.
my foreman in the company i own is korean and is a good guy, but going to korea a few times, dealing in business with them here and there, and talking to others who have done the same, this is also the rule.
money grubbers that start mcdojos all over strip malls in the valley and have little turds running around acting all that until they get squashed. which is fine, unless your trying to protect your family and get squashed along with them.
exceptions prove the rule tho.
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