is TDK the best fighting style of self defense for street fights?

Question

i think its TDK
some people say that TDK is for loser and dont waste my time
and choose some other style,
but i think TDK is the best martial art out there

what do you think?
is there any better style?

give me your opinions

Answer 1

Depends. In general I would say no (and I practice TKD). But if you find a school that will teach it as a self defense art, you might do okay. I don't mean style (WTF, ITF, ATA). I mean practical application. It's nice to know fancy kicks, but you need to know when not to use them. And it's not really all that great for multiple opponents. Few MA's are though in my opinion.

Personally, I found a school that taught TKD as a primary art, with a lot of Hapkido as a back up. So I feel a little better about the self defense aspect of my training. Not enough to screw with a gang of Hell's Angels, but a little better none the less.

And don't forget to try it if it's what YOU really want. It's not like you can't switch later if it doesn't work for you. It would at least get you started in a striking art, which could be better than nothing.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

No. Anyone who thinks it is lives in cukoo land.
I trained in TKD up to 2nd Dan and its great fun as a sport, keeps you fit and builds confidence but it stops there.
It is a striking sport, very little defence and any attempts of grappling or locks are practiced in an unrealistic way. So unless your street fight consists of you starting it and punching or kicking someone first, your onto a loser (and if you start it your a loser anyway).

Dont get me wrong, its a good sport. For those who train in TKD and are still under the illusion that its the best (as I once was) go to at least 5 other styles Where you can learn grappling, locks and build a solid defence. You will soon see the holes in the TKD system.
Learn a Pushing Hands style where you can intergrate all the other styles you have learnt.

If you really want street self defence combine boxing with grappling or aikido. Never start a fight and talk your way out of as many as possible.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Any martial art should be efficient, if it isn't efficient you're just in a fitness class. Check out the places in your area and try them out. Don't rule anything out based on what people say about a given style, taught correctly any martial art will give you a huge advantage when it comes to defending yourself. After you've done the leg work compare the schools and arts and decide which is taught the best and has the most skilled students. This could be hard to determine without experience but look for technique (shouldn't be sloppy, weak or require a second try) fitness (students don't have to be ripped, but people shouldn't be sitting around for more than just a quick breather or water break) and the teacher should be able to clearly explain a technique (if they can't, how will you learn?). Don't be afraid to ask questions when getting trial classes, this is your opportunity to find the best school you can.

Answer 4

Yes, I think Tilap Dala Kuot (TDK) is a good style of self defense for street fights : P I mean, what hot blooded heterosexual male in his right mind wouldn't run away from that if you try it on him, I know I would : D

Answer 5

The best style of fighting is the less known. Lots of people know TDK that makes it more difficult becasuse you have competitors.

Answer 6

It's Tae Kwon Do or TKD, silly.

Anyway, what exactly is your definition of a street fight? The "street" is such an incredibly varied environment that you couldn't possibly say that any one style is going to be suited to all situations. That's why people who are serious about learning to be a good fighter practise more than one type of fighting.

Answer 7

As usual I find myself in the minority here from the perspective that I have no real interest in testing out my martial arts training in street fights. I have witnessed many fights in my time and do not recall ever having seen someone win by virtue of their superior martial arts skills. I remember a so called Taekwondo champion getting his ear bitten off by a pissed off body builder in an argument over a parking space at a gym if that is any help. From you own personal perspective enjoy the style you are doing and make the most of it.
I practice Shotokan and have done Judo in the past. I have seen quite a few martial arts over they years and can honestly say that for each one I could beat many of them in a fight and probably just as many could beat me.

Answer 8

I would venture to say Muay Thai. Its a bit easier to learn and teaches you to fight from distance and close range. And it also require that you take punishment in training. To me the most important aspect of fighting is knowing how to take a punch or a kick. And respond accordingly. Muay Thai requires you to harden your body. Which immediately gives you an advantage over the majority of people in the world. Anyone can throw a punch. But very few can evade and counter with the 8 weapons at your disposal.

Answer 9

Martial arts and self defense is 2 different thing. The best self defense is using everything you have. If you just think like a TKD expert, you will be limiting your own self.

There is a better style, yet there's not really a name for it. If you need to run, you run faster. If you need to attack, you do it in all ways. If you need to defend, you stop all further aggressions. Your training is to prepare yourself for "it", your wisdom guild your appropriate "action" and you consider all this within the context of the situation of "now".

Lastly, your mind will get stronger if you do not narrow tunnelled it. TKD is great but you can be better by understanding "it" and not be limited by one style.

Answer 10

Not a chance.

TaeKwonDo is a sport, one that limits you to using your feet. While feet may be powerful weapons I do not advocate kicking above the waist because the kick may be caught.

There are many better styles. Wing Chun is a very effective and scientific fighting system that is able to defend against a large variety of styles if not all of them. That would be my first choice for a self defense art.