2006-09-03 23:13:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
So far the most accurate answer was rac fleming's. Two arts diverged from one. There are still a few of the older Korean masters who only hesitantly split the two. These masters will actually still teach them together, knowing that this is the best way. As far as punches go, this will also depend on the instructor. An ITF instructor uses a lot more hand techniques than a WTF. WTF caters more to the olympic sparring style where, they only ever score a punch if it makes your opponent fall on their rear, and that is still a maybe.
2006-09-04 04:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by chimphappyhour 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tae Kwon Do is an 80% kicking and 20% punching art.
It does have some, but very little grappling and locks are applied in it, and while throws can be applied to those techniques, it does not generally use throws. I study Tang Soo Do, and these two arts are closely related.
But if you were to add Hapkido to that, you'll see that the grips and throws and locks can be applied to Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do (these are all Korean Martial Arts by the way).
2006-09-04 08:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In much the same way as the Japanese arts split into different areas of expertise, ie Karate - predominantly kicks and punches, Judo/Aikido - predominantly locks and throws, so too with Korean arts. Tae Kwan Do is predominantly kicks and punches, although, as others have suggested, places a stronger emphasis on kicking powerfully than punching. Hapkido is more oriented towards throwing and locking, although does teach some devestating punches and kicks as well. Hapkido has more Tae Kwan Do techniques than the other way round.
2006-09-03 23:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kempo teaches Karate, KungFu, and Jujitsu. I think it will make you a more well rounded fighter. I am not knocking Tae Kwon Do, not one style of Martial Art is right for everyone, just saying if you are interested in all that Kempo is an option...Good Luck in what ever you study.
2006-09-04 01:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by Tim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tae Kwon Do has no grappling beyond simple 'back to backs' in it's syllabus whatsoever. It has zero focus on throws, and zero focus on locking.
It's a 100% pure striking art that focuses 85% on the legs, and 15% on the upper body as striking tools.
2006-09-04 03:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.taekwondo.com.au/welcome.asp
80% kicking 20% hands
Wrist locks, arm bars Throws etc
Chuck Norris does this Korean Style
not just kicks and punches
2006-09-03 23:31:26 · answer #6 · answered by Eric C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its mainly kicks, but good ones. They do throws and joint locking too but they are pretty basic. tkd is a great style though, i know some really good fighters from this style.
2006-09-07 10:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by paulcartwheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here we go again what the hell are some of you people talking about or have i been on that planet too long they are all saying kicks and punches so ok
2006-09-04 05:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mostly kick, rarely punch. but they should also teach hapkido as well.
2006-09-03 23:28:47 · answer #9 · answered by sensi K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tae kwon do only uses the legs...hence it doesnt do punches.
2006-09-03 23:14:42 · answer #10 · answered by Beachy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋