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<blockquote data-quote="n8thegr8" data-source="post: 2184204" data-attributes="member: 6349"><p>I did TKD growing up, but I was also homeschooled until Jr. High, so the only fights I had outside the studio were with my brother. Luckily I never had to use it, not sure why no one ever tried to mess with me. I agree that at a young age, TKD isn't very useful. The most useful things learned at a young age are more mental than physical, however learning proper technique can help keep you from hurting yourself (falling and punching wrong can cause more damage to yourself than your opponent). </p><p></p><p>We were lucky, we had a good studio with realistic instructors. It wasn't a traditional TKD studio, because when we progressed enough, we started learning grappling and judo techniques. Realistically, on the playground or in real life, you almost never face a trained opponent, and brawlers almost always try to take it to the ground. You never want to go to the ground, but it's not always avoidable, so it's good to know what you're doing if (when) it goes there. We also trained with weapons and disarms. </p><p></p><p>My advice for anyone looking is to get them started out in something like TKD or Karate when they're really young. Try to find a studio that spars and draws from other disciplines, and not a "black belt factory". If you see any black belts under the age of 18, walk out. Then, as they get older, get them into MMA.</p><p></p><p>I can't recommend any studios since I grew up out of state, and haven't gotten back into it since I've been here. I'm looking into finding a studio that does krav maga/combatives type stuff when my finances open up a bit. I'll be looking for a good TKD studio in about 4 years when my son gets old enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="n8thegr8, post: 2184204, member: 6349"] I did TKD growing up, but I was also homeschooled until Jr. High, so the only fights I had outside the studio were with my brother. Luckily I never had to use it, not sure why no one ever tried to mess with me. I agree that at a young age, TKD isn't very useful. The most useful things learned at a young age are more mental than physical, however learning proper technique can help keep you from hurting yourself (falling and punching wrong can cause more damage to yourself than your opponent). We were lucky, we had a good studio with realistic instructors. It wasn't a traditional TKD studio, because when we progressed enough, we started learning grappling and judo techniques. Realistically, on the playground or in real life, you almost never face a trained opponent, and brawlers almost always try to take it to the ground. You never want to go to the ground, but it's not always avoidable, so it's good to know what you're doing if (when) it goes there. We also trained with weapons and disarms. My advice for anyone looking is to get them started out in something like TKD or Karate when they're really young. Try to find a studio that spars and draws from other disciplines, and not a "black belt factory". If you see any black belts under the age of 18, walk out. Then, as they get older, get them into MMA. I can't recommend any studios since I grew up out of state, and haven't gotten back into it since I've been here. I'm looking into finding a studio that does krav maga/combatives type stuff when my finances open up a bit. I'll be looking for a good TKD studio in about 4 years when my son gets old enough. [/QUOTE]
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