Does tkd do blocks and vital striking points?
Yes, especially combat arts. blocks are learned from the very beginning, and more advanced blocks will come later, but vital areas are mainly used to weaken the opponent (not to kill unless it is ABSOLUTELY necessary that you feel like the opponent is going to kill you, then you have the right to use it in that respect, but you DO NOT use it to kill them just because their bugging you, and you just want them to leave you alone, a simple block or strike will sometimes be enough for them to get the idea), giving a slight advantage for another technique that could end the fight or disable the opponent, or if it’s a friend or family member, weaken and then restrain them without serious or permanent injury. you will learn all the major moves BEFORE you recieve a black belt but it doesn’t end there at black belt, the first black belt is called first Dan or first degree, there is up to 9 degrees in several disciplines (but not all have that many levels of black belt)including TKD which is oft
