Tae kwan do?

Question

Why do I mostly see kicking in tae kwan do and rarely any punches? Punching is allowed...correct?

Answer 1

because of the rules of taekwondo

in taekwondo competition you are allowed only to punch the torso not to punch face, but to kick torso and face of the opponent

still , you can get point by punching the torso , but another thing ; the opponent puts a thick gear at his torso , so punching it wont get points , regarding that a point is count only when the hit make a big effect on opponent that could be seen (it move him) or heared (the sound of the hit) and that is the thierd reason , because when you punch that thick gear (called hugo) your punch wont affect him and wont make a sound , so judgs would never mark a point to you from a punch . but when you kick the torso , the leg is big and heavy , do it move the opponent and affects him hard and hugo makes big smash sound from the bare leg kick , so judgs mark a point . also leg is available to kick the face , which you can't do with your hand by the tkd rules , of course kicking the face hurts and many times gets KO

so if you are a taekwondo instructor , or player , would you bother yourself by training punchs ?

Answer 2

All I know is that 20% of Tae Kwon Do is punching and 80% is kicking. I know cause I got asked this question on my last belt test. I honestly have been wondering the same thing. Sorry. Check out this website and see if it says anything about it here: www.gentrymartialarts.com

Answer 3

Punching is allowed. Tae Kwon Do uses the hands and feet equally though. Tae Kwon Do means the art of hand and foot. But the legs might be used a little more often because you have more length and reach with your legs than you would your arms.

Answer 4

I am an advanced brown belt in tae kwon do and tae kwon do is a sport of kicking. You can punch, but at a tournament it won't score any points, it's basically just something to distract your opponent so you can kick. Personally I wish their was more punching in tae kwon do, but I love it anyway.

Answer 5

Punching is allowed but there are a lot of kicking techniques in Tae Kwon Do.

Answer 6

Hi ...
Taekwondo Is 30 % Using Hands , 70 % Foot , There're Alot Of Foot Techniques Used In The FREE FIGHT , But U'll Use Alot Of Hands In The PUMSI.
I've 3 Dans Black Belt , And I'm In The National Taekwondo Team In Jordan.

Answer 7

OK I'm an 11 year old black belt no kidding,punches are allowed but kicking is stronger and are also good for demos and board breaking.

Answer 8

Legs are longer, easier to get in a kick then a punch.

Answer 9

Yes, but your leg is way longer and stronger than your arm. Your arm is quicker, but you also put your own head in range of more danger if you concentrate on punching.

Answer 10

Yes