Ring Shape

[mango.man]

Over the past year or so, I have seen more and more pictures out of Korea with rings like this:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51937805@N08/4775505793/

Is this a sign of things to come for the rest of us, once the Koreans have perfected fighting within such confines?

 

[terryl965]

I believe so mango.man, I have seen a few fights in them as well and theyseem to be a better fit than the sqaure rings we use today.

 

[igillman]

It is more difficult to trap someone in a corner with these new ring shapes.

 

[Manny]

I believe so mango.man, I have seen a few fights in them as well and theyseem to be a better fit than the sqaure rings we use today.

Terry, why you think so? can you give us motre input?

Manny

 

[ATC]

It will be interesting indeed.

 

[terryl965]

Terry, why you think so? can you give us motre input?

Manny

Manny it allows the fighter to move in that circlur motion and nobody can get cought in a corner, the few I have seen have been more engage in fighting than bouncing around. Just my observation.

 

[StudentCarl]

I'll be interested to see if it affects matches in any significant way. I prefer the square rings because they reward the fighter who manages the ring to his/her advantage, if either can. I know sport TKD is not real-world, but I like the idea of the shape of the ring being part of the game. It's fun seeing a skilled fighter change the match by using the corners to his/her advantage.

Carl

 

[jthomas1600]

I'll be interested to see if it affects matches in any significant way. I prefer the square rings because they reward the fighter who manages the ring to his/her advantage, if either can. I know sport TKD is not real-world, but I like the idea of the shape of the ring being part of the game. It's fun seeing a skilled fighter change the match by using the corners to his/her advantage.

Carl

As a long time boxing fan this was my first thought. It certainly changes the strategy some I would think.

 

[Gorilla]

advantage for fighter with good movement