06-08-2004, 11:48 PM
I would reccomend this Taekwondo and ONLY this Taekwondo.
www.wtahq.com
I know Taekwondo gets a bad rap as it is one of the styles you're likely to find on any corner or in any strip mall, however this is the real thing. This isn't flashy, it isn't for show, it is the original and unchanged Taekwondo that came over from Korea 60 years or so ago. The style is very practical however and very strong.
I have worked with this organization for almost four years now and have enjoyed it greatly. Korean Taekwondo, at least in its purest form, focuses on five basic principles; speed, power, balance, focus and control. Not in any order. Yet this is a very very strong style. The strongest pillars of the style are first technique, then strength, and then ultimately, once the other two have been achieved, speed. That is not to say that this style is slow by any means. Simple physics tell you that force = mass X velocity and we do not ignore velocity at all :). Taekwondo also focuses on the development of the individual. Stick with it long enough and it might just redefine your life, but in a good way. The successful Taekwondoist is mild mannered, and reserved, without reverting to anger and rage. In otherwords, as unfortunately now said in Spiderman (lol) "with great power comes great responsibility." And with this style, one does get power.
The organization is pretty big now, but there are schools scattered all throughout the country. Headquarters is in NYC and we have tournaments every six months. There is some board braking, but its generally optional, and only used in demonstration. It is hard for the inexperienced to appreciate the complexities of a good kick vs a bad kick. However most people can understand the physical solidity of a piece of wood and appreciate the force that allows someone to break it.
If you want a very practical, old fashioned style that focuses on realistic combat practice this is the style for you. If thats not what you're looking for there are innumerable other styles to choose from. Good luck!
-Wapptor
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www.wtahq.com
I know Taekwondo gets a bad rap as it is one of the styles you're likely to find on any corner or in any strip mall, however this is the real thing. This isn't flashy, it isn't for show, it is the original and unchanged Taekwondo that came over from Korea 60 years or so ago. The style is very practical however and very strong.
I have worked with this organization for almost four years now and have enjoyed it greatly. Korean Taekwondo, at least in its purest form, focuses on five basic principles; speed, power, balance, focus and control. Not in any order. Yet this is a very very strong style. The strongest pillars of the style are first technique, then strength, and then ultimately, once the other two have been achieved, speed. That is not to say that this style is slow by any means. Simple physics tell you that force = mass X velocity and we do not ignore velocity at all :). Taekwondo also focuses on the development of the individual. Stick with it long enough and it might just redefine your life, but in a good way. The successful Taekwondoist is mild mannered, and reserved, without reverting to anger and rage. In otherwords, as unfortunately now said in Spiderman (lol) "with great power comes great responsibility." And with this style, one does get power.
The organization is pretty big now, but there are schools scattered all throughout the country. Headquarters is in NYC and we have tournaments every six months. There is some board braking, but its generally optional, and only used in demonstration. It is hard for the inexperienced to appreciate the complexities of a good kick vs a bad kick. However most people can understand the physical solidity of a piece of wood and appreciate the force that allows someone to break it.
If you want a very practical, old fashioned style that focuses on realistic combat practice this is the style for you. If thats not what you're looking for there are innumerable other styles to choose from. Good luck!
-Wapptor
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