If your second match is already a quarterfinal, something’s off. We dive into the under-21 world championships and ask the hard questions: why did the level feel flat, why were so many divisions thin, and how did scheduling and selection choices undercut real development? From Iran’s clinical efficiency to Turkey’s grit, we highlight who set the standard and where the gaps showed for everyone else. We unpack the difference between medals and performance, arguing that progress isn’t proven by...
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If your second match is already a quarterfinal, something’s off. We dive into the under-21 world championships and ask the hard questions: why did the level feel flat, why were so many divisions thin, and how did scheduling and selection choices undercut real development? From Iran’s clinical efficiency to Turkey’s grit, we highlight who set the standard and where the gaps showed for everyone else. We unpack the difference between medals and performance, arguing that progress isn’t proven by...
Elite Performance vs. Medal Count: The Success Mirage in American Taekwondo
Masters Alliance
1 hour 25 minutes
5 months ago
Elite Performance vs. Medal Count: The Success Mirage in American Taekwondo
In this raw and unfiltered episode, we dive headfirst into the transformation of competitive taekwondo from a power-based combat sport to today's point-focused tactical game. The conversation kicks off with analysis of the recent Korean Open, where Christina Teachout claimed silver for the USA in what appeared to be a more reliable implementation of the Gen 3 Hokus scoring system. What follows is a candid exploration of how modern taekwondo athletes have physically evolved - from the powerfu...
Masters Alliance
If your second match is already a quarterfinal, something’s off. We dive into the under-21 world championships and ask the hard questions: why did the level feel flat, why were so many divisions thin, and how did scheduling and selection choices undercut real development? From Iran’s clinical efficiency to Turkey’s grit, we highlight who set the standard and where the gaps showed for everyone else. We unpack the difference between medals and performance, arguing that progress isn’t proven by...
