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May 28, 2008

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My last message to the list got a reply from Gordon White,
Taekwondo instructor from Burlington, VT. I have posted it at
Stadion's forum, together with my original message, so you may
reply to either post or to comment on them.

Here is what Gordon White wrote:

> I have been meaning to write you and say what a pleasure it was to
> meet you at the tournament in Montpelier a few weekends ago. As I
> said I have enjoyed reading your books and watching the Stadion
> videos and using the concepts and practices in teaching my
> Taekwondo program. Your expertise on proper stretching and
> exercise methods has been very valuable to me and my students.
>
> I agree with your points about the importance of proper punching
> technique. However, I wanted to respond to your comments on
> Taekwondo fighters in the following section of your latest
> E-Newsletter.

"All those taekwondo players who don't punch when up close are
laughable. And so is their explanation that punches don't score
points because they can't get the `trembling shock' on someone
wearing a chest protector. Believe me, if you punch correctly, from
up close, the chest protector won't really nullify a good uppercut
to the floating ribs or to the solar plexus. An opponent who gets a
good shot to the stomach or is knocked down will lose confidence,
and will be easier to score on with kicks."

> A good punch to the chest pad in Olympic Style Taekwondo can be
> devastating when applied with proper technique and timing. However
> Olympic Taekwondo stylist fight the way they do for a reason
> (arms down, and relaxed or with a low guard).

He wrote more, and you can read it at
http://stadion.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1013

I hope his post will begin an interesting discussion among all M.A.
instructors, not only Taekwondo instructors.

Best regards,

Thomas Kurz

P.S.

Reminder: Stadion's forum is now at http://stadion.com/phpBB3/

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