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First, opening paragraph: Explain that fighting a trained Taekwondo practitioner feels intimidating at first because of their speed, kicks, and range, but there are tested strategies to counter their style, no need to be outmatched. Mention that we're breaking down 3 proven strategies, with demos from experts like Alex Wong and Paul Van Schoyck, right? Use the context points naturally.
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First, h2: How To Fight Taekwondo: 3 Tested Strategies to Counter a Kicker
Then opening p: Taekwondo’s focus on fast, high-powered kicks and long-range striking can feel overwhelming for fighters used to closer-quarters combat. But with the right approach, you can neutralize a Taekwondo practitioner’s advantages and turn their signature style against them. We’ve teamed up with Olympic Taekwondo athlete Alex Wong to demonstrate 3 different strategies on how to beat a kicker, plus tips from coach Paul Van Schoyck to master these counters fast.
Then next h3: 1. Close the Range Immediately
Wait, explain: Taekwondo fighters rely on space to land their most damaging kicks—roundhouses, side kicks, and spinning hooks all need distance to build power. If you stay at their preferred range, you’re playing by their rules. The first counter is to close the gap quickly and force close-quarters fighting, where their kicks are harder to land and they have to rely on less practiced hand strikes. Mention Alex Wong’s demo here: he shows how to use small, quick steps (not lunges, which leave you open) to cut the distance, then tie up the opponent’s legs or clinch to stop them from resetting. Paul Van Schoyck notes that the key here is to keep your hands up to block any kicks thrown as you close in, and avoid telegraphing your movement. Maybe add a tip: Watch this next, where I break down the best way to improve FAST in closing distance for kickboxing and MMA, if that's natural? Wait the context has "Watch this next, where I break down the best way to improve FAST in" twice, so we can use that once here? Wait no, let's make it natural. Wait, also the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/AqkIWY7FULc, and Join 380+? Oh right, the context has "Watch this next: https://youtu.be/AqkIWY7FULc Join 380+" so maybe after a section, we can add a line like "If you want to drill these range-management drills with guided feedback, watch this next: https://youtu.be/AqkIWY7FULc. Join 380+ fighters already training with our free counter-kick program." That fits.
Then h3: 2. Target the Lead Leg
Next strategy: Taekwondo practitioners put almost all their power and mobility into their lead leg, since it’s used to set up kicks, pivot for spinning strikes, and maintain stance. If you check or attack the lead leg early, you sap their ability to move and land kicks. Alex Wong demonstrates two ways to do this: first, use low kicks to the thigh to cause cumulative damage, making it painful for them to pivot or lift the leg for kicks. Second, time a straight right (for orthodox fighters) to land as they lift their lead leg to throw a roundhouse, catching them mid-motion.
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