Fact it, TKD alone does not prepare you for the real world. As a BB in TKD, I RECOMMEND and ENCOURAGE cross training in grappling (judo, BJJ, JJ, Aikido, Wreestling etc). I also advise on going to a different art because cross traininga grappling art with sports TKD is a waste - you can only kick, punch and block in comps. Although, TKD IS NOT a waste - I think it is a great MA to learn the basics of body mechanics etc
