This has nothing to do with MMA. Perhaps they are trying to get fights more active with this? I still think this will be more common in the future. ( perhaps not in USA? )
So This is latest news and I wonder how this will change anything? There has been some talk about new uniforms, more points from punches etc.
"Some changes of the WTF competition rules were also confirmed by the GA, the most significant being the possibility to fight Taekwondo competitions...
I think WTF-Taekwondo is still growing and ITF-Taekwondo will split even more. I don't see this as a problem. It just bring more opportunities for people to find Taekwondo school.
TAKEN FROM THE TIMES NEWSPAPER:
Aaron Cook, the European champion from Dorset who left the British taekwondo system last year, has found that the organisation he turned his back on has attempted to block his defection to the Isle of Man.
Cook had intended to compete at the German Open in...
This is just ridiculous!
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Taken from The Times :
"Aaron Cook, the European champion from Dorset who left the British taekwondo system last year, has found that the organisation he turned his back on has attempted to block his defection to the Isle of Man. Cook had intended to...
I didn't get this. Do you want to see more knock outs with spinning kicks? I personally feel that rules are working well and many fights are now fun to watch.
I think this is not correct. If kid is training 3-5 years of course he (or she) should get his black belt if instructor feels that way. It has nothing to do do with parents. By the way, I saw in Korea (1985 ) kids who had black belts (1-4 dan) and their technical level was amazing.
It is VERY difficult to run a school with students who are focusing competitions. You need lot of "average" students who will cover all the cost. ( rents, salaries, competition expenses etc. )
I wouldn't consider Ernie Reyes Sr and his schools as "Mcdojo" at all. OK, He is making lot of money but what I have seen about his students, their technical level is really good. And Ernie Reyes Sr. He is just amazing :)