A fix for the TKD public image?

**Slipster** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:03pm

I have read quite a few posts about how bad TKD sucks, mainly due to WTF and ATA tactics. With the damage they have done, is there anything that could possibly be done for TKD (short of fire-bombing both orgs)?

**hapkido_keith** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:06pm

Having a noteworthy fighter kick the crap out of serveral established bad-asses would help I think.

**BoardHitBack** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:14pm

Originally Posted by Slipster

, is there anything that could possibly be done for TKD (short of fire-bombing both orgs)?

You are disqualifying the only option.

**Askari** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:23pm

Robbie Lawler could be the said noteworthy fighter with a TKD background.

***DerAuslander*** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:44pm

Originally Posted by Slipster

I have read quite a few posts about how bad TKD sucks, mainly due to WTF and ATA tactics. With the damage they have done, is there anything that could possibly be done for TKD (short of fire-bombing both orgs)?

In quiet frustration...DerAuslander quietly goes back to the temple, sits down in front of the nice big shiny Buddha...and starts breaking bricks over his head....

**MaverickZ** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:47pm

Originally Posted by Slipster

I have read quite a few posts about how bad TKD sucks, mainly due to WTF and ATA tactics. With the damage they have done, is there anything that could possibly be done for TKD (short of fire-bombing both orgs)?

mass homicide of 90% of all tkd practitioners.

***DerAuslander*** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 7:48pm

Hail Emperor Hee Il Cho.

**Snapp** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 8:07pm

Originally Posted by Askari

Robbie Lawler could be the said noteworthy fighter with a TKD background.

You indirectly make a good point. The fighter would have to consistently use and be successful with TKD techniques.

I havent seen all of Robbie Lawler's fights but hes known as a striker with heavy HANDS, and I can't recall seeing him do anything that looks remotley like TKD.

**TehDeadlyDimMak** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 8:10pm

Originally Posted by Snapp

You indirectly make a good point. The fighter would have to consistently use and be successful with TKD techniques.

I havent seen all of Robbie Lawler's fights but hes known as a striker with heavy HANDS, and I can't recall seeing him do anything that looks remotley like TKD.

Isn't the current TKD savior that people are flocking to in MMA that amateur Juras guy in Europe? People keep pointing to him and going "look TKD works!" cause he's got a highlight on youtube.

**TKD Black Belt** · Posted On: 5/08/2006 8:19pm

Originally Posted by Snapp

You indirectly make a good point. The fighter would have to consistently use and be successful with TKD techniques.

I havent seen all of Robbie Lawler's fights but hes known as a striker with heavy HANDS, and I can't recall seeing him do anything that looks remotley like TKD.

This would depend of course if Robbie was associated with ITF or not. If he was it would make sense that he would use his hands a lot as I know one or two TKD fighters who've been successful in MMA with a TKD based background. As such, I'd say Robbie's style look reminiscent of TKD I know, but then again my experiences seem to be unique in the sport for some reason.

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