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TKDTutor only presents the educational aspects of martial arts training; any physical training should be conducted under auspices of a certified martial arts instructor. 

Since there are so many Taekwondo organizations (each with numerous instructors who teach Taekwondo in a slightly different manner), the ideas and information presented in TKDTutor may different from those of your organization or instructor. When the information presented in TKDTutor differs from that presented by your instructor—follow the information presented by your instructor.

As explained in detail within TKDTutor, there are two main versions of Taekwondo being practiced in the world: traditional and sport. Although there are some minor differences between the two versions, such as the patterns used (hyung vs. tul), the way techniques are executed (high chamber on kicks vs. no chamber), or the way the body moves for power (hip snap vs. sine wave); the primary difference between the two versions is in the way each approaches free-sparring. Traditional Taekwondo uses arm blocks, hand strikes, and kicks in sparring, while sport Taekwondo has evolved into a mostly kicks only sport where the arms and hands are usually not used. While most everything discussed in TKDTutor may be applied to either traditional or sport Taekwondo, its major emphasis is on traditional Taekwondo.

TKDTutor is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any organization or commercial enterprise, although sometimes TKDTutor does mention Taekwondo as taught by Taekwondo America (TA). Taekwondo America techniques and patterns are based upon those originally developed by the late "founder" of Taekwondo, General Hong Hi Choi, and used by the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF). Other national/international organizations, such as the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), may use other patterns, but they are all based upon original traditional Taekwondo techniques.

Information presented in TKDTutor comes from many different sources. If information is logical, reasonable, useful, and pertains to Taekwondo, it is presented in TKDTutor. TKDTutor does not guarantee that all the information it presents is correct. As with information from any source, if you want to insure the truthfulness of the information, you should compare it to data from numerous sources and draw your own conclusion as to the truthfulness of the information.

Opinions are like belly buttons, every one has one and they are each different. Facts are true, but facts may be interpreted differently. For example, look at poll results. The results are facts, but the meaning of the results varies according to who is interpreting the results. TKDTutor.com expresses the opinion of TKDTutor and his interpretation of the facts, other opinions or interpretations may differ. Do not accept any single opinion or interpretation of fact; research all opinions and facts on a particular subject and then form your own opinion based upon your interpretation of the facts.

Taekwondo techniques are best learned from an instructor. There are many books with photographs of techniques and many technique videos that may be purchased, but they should only be used as a reference after learning the proper way to perform a technique from a certified instructor. TKDTutor does not teach specific techniques, it is merely a tutor that assists you in learning techniques, helps you understand techniques, and helps you perfect techniques. 

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