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04/18/2025

So it seems people don’t quite understand or get the point of this article. I’m not sure why but would love to discuss this. Feel free to comment! It’s a great topic!

TAEKWON-DO AND IMITATORS

Today, the enormous popularity of Taekwon-Do has created imitators, and whilst at t imes imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, in the case of Taekwon-Do this is definitely not true. To imitate without full knowledge of the original is dangerous. lt is somewhat akin to allowing a child to play with a toy gun, then giving him a real gun and expecting the child to understand the difference without giving him the knowledge of the function and effect of a real gun.

In most instances of imitation, the imitator simply mimics the original without any change. Usually, this does not cause any harm provided the one who imitates does not change the original (in this case Taekwon-Do) by unproven additional techniques, interpretations, philosophy, terminology or systems and methods.

lt is when unauthorized changes to the original art of Taekwon-Do take place that these imitators create a highly dangerous and eroding influence upon the concept of Taekwon-Do. Dangerous, because it gives to the students of the imitators a sense of mastery of techniques which are completely unfounded in the knowledge of the true martial art of Taekwon-Do.

Dangerous, because a student may become a teacher and all unknowingly imparts his false techniques to others, thus compounding the error of false knowledge. This will lead to an erosion of confidence. by serious students. In Taekwon-Do as a proven martial art.

The Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do demonstrates General Choi's tenacity of dedication to keeping the original Taekwon-Do free from unproved imitations, and with the co-operation of all true Taekwon- Do students. no matter what grade, w**d out those who seek to destroy his teachings.

01/18/2025

Congratulations to Miss.Fillmore and Mr.Szedon on their black belt promotions today. You both worked very hard for this, we are proud of you. -Mrs.Master Fess

08/17/2024

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04/12/2024

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12/21/2023

The martial arts world lost a good person today. Master Nowak was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family.

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11/08/2023

Sabom Alberto Borjas discusses the importance of forms in martial arts. Traditional forms (Kata in Japanese Karatedo, hyung in Korean taekwondo, kwon in Chinese Gungfu) are fundamental for teaching students combat skills. They involve techniques originally formulated for survival. Despite their high...