Hardrock, I don't want to come off as a jerk, but if you think TKD is the ultimate art, you're delusional. I've only ever seen one TKD expert do anything decent in an MMA event...can't rememebr the details, but he distilled his tactics down to simplicity... leg kicks, a few high kicks, etc. But when his opponent got inside he was n trouble. And you're sorely mistaking if you think those high flying kicks are of any use in a real situation. Only against someone who has NO fighting background would it come in handy. But against another skilled fighter, it's almost as useless as kung fu.

A few months back I went in this place for a beer. Sat down next to a guy who happened to be a karate student. About my age, early/mid 30's, we got talking mma...ufc, pride etc. We were talking the varous arts and I almost said, "TKD is total BS." Luckily before I did I asked him what kind of karate he studied, and he said, actually it's TKD. Oops. But he was showing me these strikes and defense moves that were absolute rubbish. Like D said, grab the arm, etc. That shit only works in a dojo with a submissive partner. Don't waste your time. If you want to kick, do kickboxing, then MT. IMO a kickboxer is better than a MT guy. MT elbows andf knees are great, but they're a far cruder calibre of boxer. IMO.