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Criticism of "One Punch-One Kill" philosophy

Critics say this is a false philosophy, that you should not put your faith in one punch stopping an attacker. Well, they are right, and that is why we do not. put our faith in one punch stopping an attacker The one punch-one kill philosophy relates to mental attitude, not a belief that one punch is all that is needed to end a fight. In the "one punch-one kill philosophy," each punch is focused as though it is meant to be the punch that ends the fight, there are no wimp punches when the fight is to the death.

Criticism that most martial arts are useless against a weapon

This depends on the instructor of the martial art. If the instructor does not teach weapon defenses, any martial art will have limited effectiveness against a weapon. With proper emphasis by the instructor, any martial art may be effective against a weapon.

Criticism of "No First Strike" philosophy

Critics say that the "no first strike" philosophy is suicidal on the street. The philosophy states that you should not initiate the attack. Even the most conservative, hard-core traditionalist does not wait for the first attack when an attack is imminent. However, in other situations, such as in an argument in a bar, you do not attack first just because you think a fight is coming and you want to be the first to attack. You will be wrong and may be criminally or civilly liable. If the person has expressed an intent to attack and made some overt action toward carrying out that intent, then you do not, and should not, wait for the first strike.

Criticism of stances

Critics say low fixed stances make you immobile, making quick movements extremely difficult. Again they are right, that is why they are only used in patterns, where artistic perfection is the goal. When we spar, we use fighting stances that facilitate quick movement, punches, and kicks.

Criticism of the "Way"

Some criticize those who seek the "do" or "way" of the martial arts. They say we fear being labeled as killers and use the belief as a way to resolve inner conflicts with warfare or to avoid having to fight. All warriors have a code of conduct. If they do not, they are just animals without morals or consciousnesses; they will fight for any reason and usually for the wrong reason.

Criticism of breaking

Critics say boards are easy to break and that boards do not fight back. Board breaking is a just way to judge your technique and power. You cannot punch or kick a sparring partner with that much power, so you must use either use a padded heavy bag or a hard. but breakable, object. Performing a hand-held, 4 or more board break, requires tremendous concentration and power. If done properly, there is no injury. If done improperly, there may be injury. Therefore there is always the chance of injury while breaking. Just as it is in an actual fight.

Traditional martial; arts take too long to learn and you still cannot fight!

Critics say traditional martial arts take to long learn and they are the least efficient fighting styles. How long is too long when you plan on training for a lifetime? As stated in other places in TKDTutor.com, since traditional arts may be practiced at any age, they are lifetime endeavors that may also be used for self-defense. Traditional arts are not street fighting systems for a select few adults who like to fight. Even if street fighters make it to an old age, it is doubtful they will still be street fighting.

Traditional martial arts make you still and rigid

Critics say traditional martial arts make a student tense and rigid because of all the training with hard air punches and kicks, tense patterns, and deep immovable stances. This is another sweeping generality. Watch a traditional martial arts class or sparring competition to  see if this is true.

Traditional martial arts are ineffective against modern weapons

Critics say that since most traditional martial arts are based on empty hand fighting, the main focus of karate is on unarmed combat and that the techniques are ineffective against guns, knives and impact weapons. Could be, depending on the instructor. Even if not the best choice, traditional arts are the best for people who have a life that is not centered on fighting.

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