Why are all tae kwon do schools sloppy ?

Question

i mean

most of tha TKD schools ive been to here in FL all tha students are very sloppy,

i dont get it, and they all got high belts

i mean,

ive notivced they just sell out tha belts,

and they dont really gain them

(im not in a Mc Dojo) im under tha WTF federation

can anyone explain me that and try to prove me wrong ?

-i was born nov.12.1989

Answer 1

So are you saying that the schools are not clean?  They are sloppy?

Or are you saying the students' forms are sloppy?

Are you saying that *most* or *all* of the schools are this way?

Seriously, if you are going to ask a question at least learn grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation so that we can understand what you are asking.

Answer 2

I see what you are saying and was wondering about this myself.. I met someone and she said her daughter is a blackbelt, she's nine. I was considering putting my son in classes untill I found this out. It seems like they are just giving the belts away and not really teaching them.

Answer 3

I've been practicing the art since the early 90's.  Just like everything else in America...people want the easier softer way.  If instructors make it too hard, then, they will chase off students.  Then, they will not have enough money to keep the school open.  They best way.....don't overwhelm your students....encourage them to excel, then, let them get a few belts in, and begin demanding more from them.  If we can get them to stay for long-term, we can improve them over time.  

Answer 4

its sad but most north american styles of tkd and karate are so watered down from what it is supposed to be, it has turned into a business for these mcdojos

Answer 5

WHA?! Not ALL taekwondo schools are "sloppy"!! I suggest you rephrase your question - you can't just generalize every single taekwondo school. Maybe it's just your school that's sloppy. I don't know how the WTF do it - I'm sure they have a lot of good schools, but maybe they have a few McDojangs as well. That's the only reason I can think of. Look for a better school. If you stay with the WTF you can keep your rank.

I go to an ITF school and we take our training very seriously. Unless someone can perform competently at their level, we don't put them forwards for a grading. If they did go anyway, and perform badly, they'd just fail.

And BTW, what's your birthday got to do with anything?

Answer 6

well well well all tae kwon do student are not sloppy i live in canada and am a 2nd degree black belt under kukkiwon and in the wtf but trust me if you want to learn tae kwon do your not sloppy trust me

Answer 7

The Mc dojo fate of TKD schools has been shared by almost every karate school in the united states.

Schools need money to stay open so if you don't cater to the masses you might just go out of business. I know it hurts to say it but martial art schools are a business just like any other.

A business is only as good as the product standards it sets and the price it charges.

Just because you pay for a mercedes doesn't guarantee you will get one.  What I mean is you don't always get what you pay for in karate or otherwise. But whose fault is that?  There are plenty of good schools but you can't turn away students just because they don't meet your standards. This problem that is almost impossible to balance. There is no fair solution.

The only thing I suggest is that you focus on yourself and not worry so much about others. If you are in a good school and happy then share your experience with others in a positive way. That's the only fair thing to do.

Answer 8

You see, the WTF and most Korean TKD Masters believe that TKD is for everyone.

Each individual person has their own TKD potential. A person who is more athletic, coordinated, balanced, reflexes, strength and power is going to be less "sloppy" than someone who has sat behind a keyboard or never played any other sports their whole life.

A person can know the belt advancement requirements from an "academic" standpoint, but they may not have the "physical" ability to execute the moves as well as a more athletic person could.

I have belonged to gyms/dojos where new students trialed the class and tried to quit certain activities and were told "Hey, this isnt for everyone, if you can't hang with us then maybe you should try something else."

Conversely, TKD masters think TKD is for everyone. They realize that most people gain an interest in martial arts for reasons other than being a competitor or being a bad a$$. They use TKD training for mental strength, stress relief, self confidence, commaradirie, self control, weight loss and overall self improvement.

These students are the majority, not the minority. They are not fueled by testosterone and blood lust. Their motivation is different from that of a competitive person. But they can't just be left a white and yellow belts forever. They know the moves, but student "A" may not be as good as student "B".

As a result, you see alot of sloppy technique. But, I will say that this slop tends to improve after black belt. They start going to the smaller, more advanced classes, and get more 1 on 1 time with advanced students who take the time to improve their technique.

When I first started at my current TKD school, I was somewhat appalled by what I considered to be a low standard of some medium range belts.

Over time, I've developed an appreciation for these students and have helped them get better.

The impact TKD has had on their lives is positive, and even though they suck compared to other students, I think it's great that they have not quit.

I can accept that some may have a false sense of confidence, but they are certainly more prepared than someone who has never trained at all.

The belt you wear or the style you practice will not determine the outcome of a fight or an attack. It's the other factors, experience, speed, quickness, agility, timing, reaction, athletic ability, balance, speed, power and even luck that will have a much greater impact on the outcome.