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Old 01-11-2010, 10:28 AM   #12
Pat Togher
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Re: Thinking about TKD

I did TKD up to near Dan level about 15 years ago, and really enjoyed it. My instructor is a former Korean Marine Corps martial arts instructor and taught in the Moo Duk Kwan style. Slower movements than the more popular olympic style, but quite powerful. I still try to visit himn when I am back in home.

The more traditional styles have strong similarities to Shotokan to my eyes. It's most visible in the older kata sets, but still pretty clear in the new wtf Tae Guek form set. I'd suggest stopping by for a class and seeing if you find something valuable. Oh, stretch those hamstrings well, and avoid the partner stretches
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