Boxing uses only punches with closed fists while Taekwondo focuses on wide variety of kicks.
Boxing uses close range with fighters.closing distance to land punches whereas in Taekwondo long range with fighter using kicks to control distance.Boxing get points for landed punches whereas in Taekwondo points landed for kicks and punches.
Taewondo emphasis powerful and long range kicking and is sport with standardized rules while hapkido is focused on close range self defense with joint lock,throws and takedown.
For sport and kicking focus choose Teakondow and for Comprehensive self defence focus choose hapkido.
Spinning back kick is considered powerful kick due to use of hip rotation and body mass.Side kick and round house kick and front kick are considered powerful kick.
Pradeep 30/12/2024 in Self Defence/Taekwondo
How does boxing compare to taekwondo?