Yea, I guess you can say that ITF TKD is more like a realistic form of TKD. IT's more direct, for real life combat situations that consists of both kicks and punches...whereas WTF TKD is for " shows " that focuses on kicks and overall form but pretty much useless in a real combat.. and yea, I served in the ROK Marines on the NK/SK border...
People have this misconception about TKD. They picture little boys throwing these weak ass kicks but ITF is totally different. I know people who died in full contact ITF tournaments with no headgear no chest guard... The best ITF tournaments are usually between NOrth Korea and South Korea.. These guys go hard when they're up against each other..
Check out this brutal knockout between two elite TKD fighters.... It's the type of moves you see in movies..
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