it's a different kind of hurt...

Every once in a while, in Taekwondo class, we get to learn combat Hapkido techniques, which I love. It's a lot of fun.

While Taekwondo is really focused on directly attacking or defending against your opponent. Hapkido is much more about using your opponent's energy against them, and controlling their actions.

Anyhow, I've decided that another major difference is how you feel a day or 2 afterward. With Taekwondo, you hurt because you've had an awesome workout and your muscles are getting their revenge on you. With Hapkido, you hurt because your body (especially your joints) have just been abused.