http://bleacherreport.com/ Bleacher Report - The open source sports network en-us 30 Aku b <p>As the title indicates, here are four reasons why the martial art of Taekwondo is a better sport than American football. Let's begin:</p> <p><strong>1. Discipline</strong></p> <p>Taekwondo teaches discipline and behavior at the same time as teaching the skill of fighting! Football (American) does not; All it is is a bunch of fat guys slamming into each other for a ball. Yet that's why Americans like it, or the drunk fans, at least.</p> <p><strong>2. Skill</strong></p> <p>Please, someone tell me what's the skill in running while holding a ball, trying not to get squashed&mdash;there is none. But Taekwondo teaches precision and patience with the benefit of being able to kick ass.</p> <p><strong>3. Olympics</strong></p> <p>Taekwondo is in the Olympics because it's good enough for the whole world, yet American football isn't&mdash;done and done.</p> <p><strong>4. Abilities</strong></p> <p>Taekwondo gives you the ability to fight, be flexible, and gain balance and precision. American football does nothing.</p> <p>If you agree or disagree, we all know the truth...</p> Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:13:02 -0500 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97030-four-reasons-taekwondo-is-better-than-american-football http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97030-four-reasons-taekwondo-is-better-than-american-football http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97030-four-reasons-taekwondo-is-better-than-american-football Football Opinion Taekwond