ITF is the original style of TaeKwonDo. Here are some of the pros and cons as I see them
+ lots of mitts work
- undue time given to patterns
+ 50/50 training on punching and kicking
- no real training in head movement
+ cool kicks
- some kicks need modification in a sparring format (heavy chambering is easily telegraphed) making you train techniques that arent applicable
+ nice conditioning
- sparring does not allow low kicks
+ sparring allows punches to the face
- sparring does not allow more than two punches in succession, and only straight punches are permitted.
What do you guys think about ITF TaeKwonDo?
+ lots of mitts work
- undue time given to patterns
+ 50/50 training on punching and kicking
- no real training in head movement
+ cool kicks
- some kicks need modification in a sparring format (heavy chambering is easily telegraphed) making you train techniques that arent applicable
+ nice conditioning
- sparring does not allow low kicks
+ sparring allows punches to the face
- sparring does not allow more than two punches in succession, and only straight punches are permitted.
What do you guys think about ITF TaeKwonDo?
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