I do find it strange that competitors can lose so much composure following a point score though. It seems to me more like gamesmanship than martial art. They also seem to not follow up if they themselves are convinced of having scored a point, appealing to the judges often and crying and moaning. Oh dear. I think I'm getting old. Or at least am I old fashioned?
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I'm pretty sure sports tae kwon do bears little resemblance to traditional tae kwon do! From what I read about it it has lots of blocks and punches just like in karate but they don't even maintain a guard in the sports version - it really has been stripped to the bone!
i like what you said about not following up after an uncalled point... dangerous outside of the sport....
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