tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post2773289013986275205..comments2023-12-29T22:43:36.136+02:00Comments on Soo Shim Kwan 水心館수심관: Why Taekwon-Do is Not Good for Self-DefenceSkryfblokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329458286217107784noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post-56823136460029307382014-12-17T14:28:41.006+02:002014-12-17T14:28:41.006+02:00Thanks for dropping by, for your input Gravy. Thanks for dropping by, for your input Gravy. SooShimKwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864922377526465321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post-10923440821209637452014-12-16T17:23:29.088+02:002014-12-16T17:23:29.088+02:00There are plenty of "softer" moves in Ta...There are plenty of "softer" moves in Taekwondo, such as palm heel strikes or front kicks aimed at winding an opponent or a punch to give them a bloody nose. The skill is in applying the correct techniques in the correct situation and knowing what are the serious target areas. A good Taekwondo school should test students on the ability to assess situations by putting them in scenarios, e.g. a hand on the lapel may just need a couple of softer techniques to deal with, whereas a knife attack demands a serious response, distract, disarm and then cripple or otherwise destroy the opponent's ability to use the knife - two or preferably three hard techniques that mean they won't be able to launch the attack again. The key thing for the student to learn is REASONABLE FORCE and this is exactly what a court of law would look for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post-2298166135027639742013-07-19T20:27:05.235+02:002013-07-19T20:27:05.235+02:00I did many different styles of martial arts for ye...I did many different styles of martial arts for years and decided to train by myself most of the time because in North America people many people doesn't get (by choice or stupidity maybe) the spiritual side of Martial Arts. An awakened mind will never use the self-defence techniques if he doesn't get the feeling his life is in danger. Before I moved, my old Muay Thai teacher took only a few people like me which he felt that understood that Martial Art teaches love and respect over violence and destruction. He trained us in the noble art of Muay Boran and just like the "dark side" of TKD or Krav Maga, killing blows and joint and organ demolition, you name it. I have no clue why I would use them unless I'm the worst of situations. Respect and self-control at all times in all aspects of life, not only fighting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post-46678458885787422722011-11-17T16:56:33.915+02:002011-11-17T16:56:33.915+02:00"First thing I learned in TKD is to control w..."First thing I learned in TKD is to control whatever I'm doing."<br /><br />Very good point.SooShimKwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864922377526465321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232825159765940340.post-9390124911976110712011-11-17T02:33:25.191+02:002011-11-17T02:33:25.191+02:00What you say can make sense, but I believe that if...What you say can make sense, but I believe that if you are good and well prepared you know how to calibrate and not to go over the limit. First thing I learned in TKD is to control whatever I'm doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com