Both are reputable organizations. IKMF used to be larger before their split. In the U.S., KMWW is more common. I would recommend looking into...
For more on the history of the org, you may want to read the following: Taekwondo History, by Dr. He Young Kimm A Killing Art: The Untold Story of...
ATA (American Taekwondo Association) is now "Always Take Action" ATA Worldwide: ATA's New Identity | The Evolution Explained - YouTube Thoughts?
Absolutely. I think it helps the student understand the technique or exercise better (provided that my own answer is logical).
I teach S.D. on the basis of principles. They have the tools (techniques) and practice against common attacks or threats. I have them ultimately...
Depends on the organization, but in general, it has a belt system with equivalent levels. It takes many years to get to black belt (invitation...
Anyone heard of Warrior Krav Maga (based in Florida)? It looks like they may be licensed with KMWW, but are giving out their own instructor...
I've noticed that typically in ITF orgs, when one bows, the arms appear to be extended outward to the side in a 45 degree angle (as opposed to...
Initially, I didn't receive an e-mail, so I downloaded the file from the website. After I submitted my vote, I received an e-mail from USAT, so...
What would be the main differences in the rules?
In the mid 80s, I watched my younger cousin take his taekwondo class in Burbank, CA, and I decided right there that I had to learn it as well.
I'm guessing that Master Lee was probably the late GM Haeng Ung Lee.
They are both ATA black belts.
The ATA World Championships typically hosts > 4000 competitors.
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Those DVDs are well-produced. Competition-wise, it doesn't show much...just highlight clips here and there. The majority of it covers the...
The DVDs for ATA black belt (1-4 dan) are much better than the color belt DVDs (more professional, higher quality).
Both Jody Horn and Chris Martin are still heavily involved in ATA (school owners). I think that clip of Jody Horn is what ATA calls "testing...
ATA sparring rules are quite different than WTF sparring rules. ATA sparring is one round (2 min.), light contact. First person to reach 5...
The sparring rules haven't changed, so it is still a point sparring style. Most still use the front leg kicks. I believe GM Soon Ho Lee is...
If you like more contact in sparring, I would avoid an ATA school. People wear more gear now for more safety (including face shield), but the...
Like any other organization, there are both good and bad schools in the ATA (and regardless, ATA is still thriving). It would depend on where you...
Often times I see the following hand techniques/positions in kung fu, but have no idea what they're called or what their purpose is (fyi, i don't...
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I cross-trained in krav maga, bjj, and kendo. Taekwondo will always be my first love, and I still continue to practice it. I haven't completely...
I hit with both horizontal and vertical. However, I prefer a 45 degree angle of the fist just because it is a more natural position for me. With...
From a standardization standpoint, I would think that there are no differences (or should be no differences). However, there may be differences...
I'm OK with variable pricing as long as both parties are clear as to what the different programs involved (especially if they're extracurricular)....
One alternative I've seen from an ATA school is where they give out tiny tiger ranks/belts (essentially, white belts with colored stripes...
In the ATA, it probably differs from school-to-school. However, at the minimum, I believe leadership students may learn extracurricular material,...
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