What would be a martial art that would compliment someone who has done Tae Kwon Do for 6 years? I am a black belt, and quite good at sparring because I like to move around a lot, but I realize that Tae Kwon Do isn't very effective in real life situations.
I'm 16 years old, quite flexible, very strong upper body, and can kick very high with ease. So what would be a good new martial art to take up with this base, that would round me out as a fighter?
2007-08-31 20:55:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I'm also 174cm tall and 63kg if it helps in making a recommendation
2007-08-31 20:56:42 · update #1
I got to red/black and blue in two styles. I've moved on to Hapkido and Kyukido.
The practicality of Tae Kwon Do isn't based on the art itself, but rather how it is presented. Not all schools are aligned to olympic sparring (There's 16 types of sparring in TKD), and many are aligned to self defense situations: Practicality is about what works for you, and while Tae Kwon Do isn't the best art by itself in most schools (Because it has a big streak of poor teaching), it works as a great base art.
Kyukido is an art that begins with Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido concepts, and later moves into Judo/Jujutsu concepts. It's a decent style, but it doesn't cover the ground very well, which is ok, but that's really what a striker like you and me need. There's some entry level grappling (And the sparring is sweet: Striking, throws, and submissions), but it's usually better to work on other fighting ranges more effectively.
I also have to ask you: How in tune are you with hand striking? I would suggest another striking art if you don't particularly do well in punching range. Not to say if you like it or not, but if someone got in close: How would you do?
Kyukido schools are good not only because Kyukido is a good style (Which does not imply that I think it is the best or anything), but most schools teach another style along side it.
Grand Master: Kyukido (The art he made) and he has a 9th degree black belt in Judo.
His partner- 8th degree in both styles.
My teacher: Soon to be 3rd degree in Kyukido, and second degree in Hapkido.
Closest school to me: Kyukido, Jujutsu, and Judo at the same place.
I'm also taking Hapkido. This is the art that a lot of people in Tae Kwon Do take up as a complement. It is derived from Daito Ryu aikijujutsu: It has strikes (It would make a for a decent review of Tae Kwon Do kicking, but Hapkido is more about the hip: You're doing defensive kicks), submissions, throws, and is greatly centered around joint locks/joint manipulation. Some styles/schools cover groundfighting, but many don't. I'm personally considering taking a few other styles to completely round me out, but I just started. There's no bias here, but I'm leaning towards Jujutsu/Judo myself, as it would yield good ground game.
Good luck.
2007-09-01 03:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kenshiro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, Tae Kwon Do isn't hugely effective... although your school should teach you simple self defense...
Judo is very different from Tae Kwon Do. Therefore they fill the areas not covered by the other.
Good luck
2007-09-01 14:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to grapple, You seem to be comfortable on your feet, but kicking a lot might lead to falling or getting taken down. I did Tae kwon do for a while, and now I do BJJ mostly.
2007-09-01 04:23:48 · answer #3 · answered by Joe Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fighting is a good as long as you are standing. You get on the ground. You get pinned, choked or beat. You kicks and punches are of no use unless you are on top. If you do not know how to stay on top, you get pinned, choked and beat.
2007-09-01 07:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by celebrate_me_home_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muey tie maybe.
2007-09-01 04:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by shadow m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋