Has there ever been a top MMA fighter whose specialty was taekwondo?

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by horst, Aug 3, 2010.


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  1. horst

    horst Guest

    And before the inevitable "of course there has been you ******" comments start, I am not and have never claimed to be an MMA expert, I'm a "noob" with regard to the sport, but one who is interested in learning more so any constructive responses would be much appreciated.

    I know of great wrestlers in MMA (eg Henderson), great Muay Thai kickboxers (eg Shogun), and even a great karate practitioner (Machida), but I personally do not know of any great taekwondo artist.
     
    horst, Aug 3, 2010
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  2. evalistinho

    evalistinho Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    isnt Dan Hardy a black belt in taekwondo?
     
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  3. Beebs

    Beebs Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nobody who really had a specialty in it, as in they based their game on it, comes to mind. A lot of guys have done it, but when they go into training camp they certainly don't bring a TKD coach.
     
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  4. lilbreezy

    lilbreezy New Member Full Member

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    ben henderson wec lightweight champion.
     
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  5. -Diablo-

    -Diablo- Guest

    What about Kung Fu?

    Or Savate ?

    Or how about the art of fighting, without fighting?

    : D
     
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  6. sKills

    sKills Member Full Member

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    ive seen a shoalin monk tear some **** up
     
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  7. WATERBOY

    WATERBOY I Worship Steven Tucker Full Member

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    anderson silva started out in taekwondo and is a black belt then moved to mauy thai, i could be wrong tho!
     
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  8. (PimpThaSystem)

    (PimpThaSystem) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mirko Cro Cop is a third degree TKD Blackbelt last I heard.
     
    (PimpThaSystem), Aug 4, 2010
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  9. ontheup

    ontheup Well-Known Member Full Member

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    TKD is the worst of the main MA to move into MMA, i mean the "fights" are a joke and in no way get you ready for how tough a real fight is.
     
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  10. Pacotez

    Pacotez ... Full Member

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    I think you are right :think
    and now pratice Capoeira too
     
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  11. (PimpThaSystem)

    (PimpThaSystem) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah tell that to Cro Cop's left leg.
     
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  12. ontheup

    ontheup Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I know that but Cro Cop does not say he specialises in TKD, I know a lot about TKD....i used to be a black belt in my teens.
     
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  13. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Zelg Galesic who trains extensively with CC may disagree with this statement.
     
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  14. ontheup

    ontheup Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Im sure there is always an exception the case, but not many. Boxing is even better than TKD for the simple face it is full contact.
     
    ontheup, Aug 4, 2010
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  15. cloud_cyc

    cloud_cyc p4p demon Full Member

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    lyoto looks cool with that "street fighter" costume
     
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