Taekwondo Fantastic Kick

[@xaedmon]

The execution of this kick is so nice i must comment twice :) Perfect counter rhythm & follow through focus! The devastating power of the kick comes from hip twist torsion tension, as muscle torque generated into hips multiplies through an axis spin flex/reflex action that increases then releases stored kinetic energy potential. This accruing force of actuated intent is focused through his leg instantly transferring the full centrifugally multiplied kinetic energy load INTO the target on impact.

[@darthclone7]

wow these guys changed my view about tkd.. they move feint and attack like technical outside boxers but with tricky foot jabs and cross

[@vlads.3865]

The only style that teaches you to fight from the long distance. Very effective in the street cause you can deliver a heavy kick to the opponent staying on the safe distance from where he can't punch or kick you.

[@TrollsAreFakeNGey]

What an incredible display of skills.

[@wlo7353]

+Peter Yeah these guys are super fit, notice they didn't even seem out of breath at the end of the fight. If WTF olympics fights were like this - it would be much more exciting.

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

yes I practice TKD for 3 years already. trust me when I started practicing TKD I do mostly blocks but it doesn't do any good. Its much better if you dodge an attack than to face it head on, believe me. I almost got KO'd because I blocked a body shot and let my head open. less contact = less damage.

[@donaldn5798]

Watch out, there is a bunch of armchair Martial Artists in the comment section.

[@AzriAzhari]

first time feeling so hyped watching a tournament. highest of respect to both of them :D

[@HasteHarvester]

Putang Ina

[@AzriAzhari]

***** huh? what does that mean lol

[@aahhhwheres4802]

That was a bad words from philipinos language I believe

[@AzriAzhari]

aahhhw heres yeah, i know what it means now and you dont want to know lol

[@HasteHarvester]

putangina mo bobo tangina walang walang bobo

[@dogwink]

High kicks were thought to be impractical when MMA tournaments first started here. Over time, the high roundhouse has become a staple. Now, even wheel kicks are creeping into the sport. 'Flashy' kicks are specialized tools. When and how to use the tools need mastery. MT and boxing is in the forefront because their tools are much easier to wield. As such, more time is spent learning how to use them. TKD tools are formidable when used correctly. Distilling the best of each art is up to you.

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

thanks for the info, glad someone here explained that in such a professional manner and not in a boastful way

[@Kingsulify]

I've found that martial arts is like a fighting video game, when both players know combos it a good match, though in a street fight if you know something half the time your opponent will be a "button masher"meaning you can't just do combos, you must pace yourself and watch your opponent for the perfect strike, otherwise the button masher will whoop your ass

[@sha587]

Man these Korean guys can win world Taekwondo without any problem. Perfection and speed. Wonderful.

[@MADMAC572]

People should not confuse competition TKD for self defense TKD. They are not the same.

[@garycleveland6410]

John Smith True statement

[@AJweathersby]

I'm an intermediate level Muay Thai fighter, and I'd definitely learn TKD just so I can do those high flying kicks. I can reliably land a wheel kick on my sparring partners (which most of them fight on a professional level), so I'm already about halfway there.

[@AybekM]

@xxapoloxx Finally someone explained it properly! Thank you! depending on a situation of the martial artist various techniques are put used, but a great Taekwondo martial artists or master can succesfully use a combination of kicks and punches. Great example is when different Martial Arts clash in a ring. p.s.(boxing is a sport not martial art... for those who dont know)

[@giovanniippoliti2133]

the best taekwondo fight EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ussambo]

Fast legs! Veyr impressive kicks. I never understood why a fighting style that encourages head kicks with such force would fight with their hands at their waist like that.

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

that's good to know. But believe me, TKD is also a way of life for us TKD jins, sparring is just one part of it but the brotherhood that bond us jins together is what's more important than beating each other up.

[@79pejeperro]

I also think that kicks are a little predictible unless you´re a master at them, which takes too long and is not useful when throwdowns are allowed. You are totally right, Muay thai and boxing and kickboxing are easier.And I wouldn´t like to see myself trying to close the distance against fast and accurate kickers like the ones in the video. Your comment, Sir, is full of sense

[@uchiha5793]

wow the 2 last one r good they evenly match wow nice post 5/5

[@bathiya01]

Wow. This TKD kicks blew my mind

[@MarcoECDC]

Absolutely right, Chacho - the naeryo chagui (at 45s) should have been a tip off as to his acute sense of distance! Hence the KO at 59s - tae kwon!! :)

[@OksaRaisa]

The second fight is striking, the most amazing I have ever seen!

[@kaiaiken]

If you truly believe that then you are not watching the video very closely. TKD guard is alot lower the other martial arts. It is usually with one hand at the side, to block side kicks,and the other across the stomach or chest. The reason its lower is because of the time it takes for a kick to travel to the body is shorter then the time it takes for a kick to travel to the head. Also, some kicks require you to drop guard before or during your attack. :)

[@manpreet123]

the sparring in this is better compared to other videos however i hardly seen them put there guard up

[@JebediahsLab]

That tornado kick tho!!

[@JebediahsLab]

+NitroAmi Right?!

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

It's not about common sense when it comes to fighting, it's about getting the least amount of damage while giving your opponent the maximum amount of damage you could give

[@mickeythebutcher]

i love tornado kicks. no one ever sees them coming. that'd be a bad ass way to knock someone out in a real fight in the streets but good luck trying to pull it off...

[@ephasm]

Aye and it's jsut a coincidence that all the best fighters train thai. Good job.

[@petriifoxx4150]

The best i saw online :)

[@WiTeBoi]

I wish Tae Kwon Do had more punches. They have swift kicks, but lack in punches and grappling. Cool video though, gives me good ideas.

[@MelloCello7]

The speeds these guys poses is downright absurdity! Such amazing footwork for what it is, and blindingly explosive execution of nigh immaculate kicking technique!😄

[@Annoyingdad78]

Military personnel were the first non-Japanese black belts. they introduced Japanese martial arts to the US. Japanese instructors came to the US with a developed market for their art.

[@brianpadilla2]

Second match, both fighters were really quick, that shit cray

[@vrchacho]

I found the naeryo chagi at 0:43 more impressive than the tornado. That was one fast and accurate kick, damn!

[@xxapoloxx]

Taekwondo does have a set of punching technics, the thing is that punching is more for street fighting than this sort of tournament. In a pefectly flat and wide environment like this, your legs have longer reach and more power than your arms with arguably the same speed, there is then little point on trying to lead your combination with punches, they are rather kept for close quarters or suprising your oponent.

[@jay20112012]

Every line I read of your comment had me nodding in agreement. Can imagine using this as self defence the criminal would not even be phazed. All taekwondo is good for is the pretty aerial demonstrations shown in the movies. Learn mui thai and supplement it with krav maga to survive on the streets. Not pretty dancing or sorry I mean taekwondo

[@leandromarzz]

Ese 360 directo a la jeta. Hermoso.

[@aurag2264]

Nice tornado kick, he even lifted the left foot to eliminate all the kinetic friction possible.

[@akirablue7]

What kind of tournament is this? Or what organization? I would like to participate.

[@Aurumk1]

those last two guys are ridiculously fast.

[@2727rickyd]

the fists are over used in streetfighting but an occasional mixed counter like grabbing the punching arm and leaving a vunerable area at your enemy.

[@SpeshulDan]

i apologise i feel the same way as u taekwondo is taekwondo at the end of the day regardless if u do ITF or WTF, my comment 3months ago was just a reaction to a comment made by fardanio which claims that 1 form of tkd is deadly than another, at the end of the day you learn all the same stuff in both the only real difference is the sparring which as u can tell i prefere WTF sparing but i must admit i do admire the accuracy, timing, and composure needed to land and score in ITF sparring.

[@angel_machariel]

The title of this vid promised a fantastic kick. Where was it?

[@puramkannaiah6445]

Very nice

[@GavNugent1]

These guys are pretty fast, first KO was epic....

[@bubbyj]

There are some ITF TKD videos around that show hand strikes. You might find those more interesting.

[@VivecsTDawg]

the guy with the white gloves in the finals has his right leg back for most of the fight and doesn't switch, if he does its for a short period. all his spinning kicks are done with his right, not surprised Ri Chol Nam won...

[@fr6nco]

kde bol tento zapas?

[@xaedmon]

Timing of being is everything, & key to the nature of a timing of movement victory is being virtually timeless in nature. In being centered surely in the motionless of the present moment one is unfettered by thought & reason is completely objective to all being embraced by time so by default all objects occupying times space are completely subjective to the movement of your reasons embrace. In this, one's being is director of events in motion rather than one's motions being directed by events.

[@nervedown666]

Well said! I Like it!

[@Mattimo777]

wow what is that called, 360 spinning back kick? I really want to learn that in higher levels of my TKD training.

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

but wouldn't it give less power? and rear legs could also be very quick but it depends on the fighter. And how would it give more range? I try kicking with my front leg but the distance traveled seems shorter.

[@backatchalol]

Is this ITF?

[@xarran]

Amazing!! I wonder what dans are these guys?

[@mastermanningtkd]

Probably 4th. ITF black belts get the stripes after 4th Dan. I don’t think they are allowed to compete above that.

[@chickengalette]

I remember when we used to use that gear!

[@SnIkLeeT]

Ya Tae Kwondo revolves around turning and using the waist and legs to build momentum into one kick. Personally I think TKD rivals Muay Thai in terms of destructive power. If you pit a TDK master against a Karate Master I'll bet the TDK master would win just basted on the longer ranged, destructive power behind the techniques

[@VivecsTDawg]

Honestly all martial arts are different, theres no sense bickering about each martial art, i agree taekwondo has become a little bit of a sport but that's not all they teach you, that's just a portion. if youve never taken the martial art then you have no right to bash it because you really have no idea about it, Taekwondo is one of the most popular "Martial Arts" in the world and i think its childish to say its not. And 'Accept' that there are different techniques on how to defend yourself. :)

[@akirablue7]

@loujencece Yes sir. What i meant is, for ex.) the USAT is the branch that deals with TKD martial sportists associated with olympic sparring matches that lead up to the olympics. I have heard of ITF tournaments, but i haven't heard of a particular branch as to competing in their tournaments. Access wise, no worries. I am an ITF martial artist also.

[@brandonwest434]

I like that they actually use punches..

[@van_kovaleff]

yeah that was awesome!

[@yuliangzhang8738]

ITF Taewondo is different from WTF Taewondo which is one of Olympic item. In ITF they don't wear protective body gears like in WTF do, so instead they wear gloves and "boots".

[@jamesrobertson2725]

I'm assuming for the same reason boxers wear gloves, but I've never really had that question answered either.

[@virus.d12]

I see, thanks for the information.

[@PieroPelu78]

bei match,peccato per la pessima qualità del video

[@Abbyss1312]

well honestly i think the philosophy in any martial arts is if you can dodge, why block it (unless you have a crazy counter set up but even so) Im doing WTF right now and i gotta admit ITF matches look so intense!! if only there was a ITF club nearby...could do both >_< When the ITF fighters punch though it seems a bit like brawling and reckless, is this always the case?

[@Finke.]

Your last comment is spot on.

[@KARMIOS]

what a kick!

[@joako0033]

I too am taekwondo someone suggests to me some video in where i say some combos of kicks that I can do? Or some amagues? Please =D

[@bloodriotiori]

i was just thinking the same thing, that they look like boxers but with their feet heh, nice to see some TKD in action that isn't bullshit.

[@Ryanatix]

wer r the helmets?

[@aarongoldsworthy3743]

In Taekwondo sport tournaments there are different rules, wtf don't allow hand strikes to the head and kicking earn the greatest points which is why they tend to attack and defend the the way they do in tournaments which is quite different to Taekwondo Martial Art which has very strong hand, elbow and arm striking.

[@virus.d12]

That's a whole different situation. They aren't fighting with knifes now, are they? As long as you're punching and kicking it would make common sense to apply some blocking techniques in a fight...

[@grnwasp]

00:59 was clean

[@GuiltyBlackGuy]

1:01 Oh I did not know you could wear glasses......wait....oh shittttt!

[@AngelOuttaFocus]

Was that man wearing glasses while fighting?

[@guapman11]

@DREAUXENTERTAINMENT i can agree with this, very good point you make

[@Volya224]

WTF TDK. how the hell did they get vids of it?

[@BocarKaneSuperking]

What is the name of this tournament? It is different of olympic Taekwondo's competition

[@XX24667]

this is ITF taekwondo and WTF is olimpic imo gay version ;)

[@BocarKaneSuperking]

Thanks

[@ruruoniyt3815]

+Sniper1000Scout the kicks are lighter than WTF so dont ever insult any other martial arts..we all have strengths and weaknesses

[@XX24667]

Mohd Hishamuddin ROFL buddy,ITF is is every way more agressive and more "painfull" sport.

[@MRpigface55]

+Mohd Hishamuddin lmao nice body armour bro.

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

sure, blocking would be very useful in a style that specializes on quick strikes and counterattacks.Even if they blocked their opponent's attack, chances are the other fight would have noticed open spot on the defenders block. Every block has its weak spots. If your'e blocking your head, chances are you could be hit on the body, which cost you points. if you block your body, chances are again you could be hit on your head and it would cost you point, or your life.

[@74mryoyo]

I know, right!? That came out of nowhere. Did not see that coming from a tkd practitioner.

[@MegaCarlosLOL]

1:00 FANTASTIC KICK, A BRUTAL KICK!

[@TheRetardatron]

Ninjas have been dispatched.

[@progfaizan]

Meh. I'd disagree. Although there is no contest in practicality when it comes to muay thai or krav maga vs Tae Kwon Do. I'd say it can still be effectively used as self defence. Many kicks are similar to muay thai kicks, and those spin kicks do a LOT of damage. I've taken one and although I'm not saying im any kind of an expert, I have certainly taken both muay thai kicks and TKD kicks and damage range is similar. TKD just happens to be less practical because of the flashyness.

[@viethell12]

but they are so good without guarding, imagine them guarding lol

[@Efransyah_H]

nice

[@virus.d12]

Maybe that applies only to TKD. I'm practising kyoukushin karate for 2 years and I can guarantee you not dodging in a fight against someone from our discipline will get yourself some serious damage. Just look at the video to the right... But then again, TKD is an Olympic sport while karate is a martial art.

[@DavySigfusson]

Those dudes are dangerous....

[@Lordkeggles]

Marko: you've never been in a real situation have you??

[@jonelmatthew1932]

Youre an idiot you btch. You cant even kick 45 kick damn.

[@EduSanjuan777]

what was that at 0.52? he faked a lowkick and did a 540 highkick with almost no space and from that stance... crazy agility and swiftness

[@ivanmoreyra1299]

personalmente, me gusta mas el estilo de combate deportivo de ITF, por su uso mas realista de puños.. no me gusta ver los combates olimpicos, con tipos pechandose entre si con las manos abajo, sin embargo opino que las protecciones mas adecuadas son las de WTF.... que gran deporte seria si al contacto pleno y equipamiento olimpico le agregaramos puños al rostro como ITF... seria muy atractivo para ver..

[@somacrox]

Concuerdo contigo amigo, aunque el peto (protector del abdomen, por si tu lo conoces con diferente nombre xD) para mi es una gran molestia, ademas de que tanto equipo es muy incomodo la verdad, te sientes pesadisimo

[@andreenalina710]

marcos Eduardo López Elenes Sin contar que no te protege de casi nada porque la capa es blanda y una patada bien dada te puede hacer igual daño, solo sirve para darte más calor jajaja

[@somacrox]

Jajaja es de hecho asi, pero bueno, con tanta proteccion solo nos falta llevar agua bendita jaja

[@Sinbad683]

Hwang Su Il actually Motion Captured for Hwoarang

[@slovensko2222]

240p... so we meet again!

[@l.lawelite7329]

3:50 was that a headbutt? I don't do taekwondo so I ask you guys...Is this allowed in in TKD?

[@toranada]

Looked like it. Not allowed. If I was the referee, I would have called it. Seldom happens.

[@23viktor23]

So is ITF. It all depends on the practicioner in question. Forgive my spelling :-)

[@pipoyposhipamsung]

would you guard yourself if the situation involved is with a knife? wouldn't it be safer if you would just dodge then attack the attacker when he's out of balance?

[@virus.d12]

Yes and blocking is essential for that purpose.

[@PoseidonKross2009]

I love this fight

[@Annoyingdad78]

that's true. My comment was really to express my ire to the silly comment, as I am Army. Do you know of any Korean Martial Arts associations forming in America prior to the Korean War? I don't know of any.

[@ilhongbeak2645]

레전드 시합 ㄷㄷ

[@IgoRAZ12345]

Great sport!