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One reason fraud is so prevalent is because people do not know how to use deductive reasoning, so they fall prey to the fallacies put forth by martial art "masters" and other types of con men and women. Fallacies are common pitfalls that should be avoided when constructing a deductive argument. In everyday usage, the term fallacy refers to a mistaken belief, however, in logic, the term has a more specific meaning. In logic, a fallacy is a technical flaw that makes an argument unsound or invalid. Arguments are almost always presented with some specific purpose in mind, so the purpose, or intent, of the argument may also be criticized.

Many martial art instructors, including Taekwondo instructors, believe and pass on many fallacies; some even create their own fallacies. As a student of the martial arts, you must learn to different between fallacy and fact or you will be misled, confused, and sometimes separated from your money. Some "masters" are really masters, masters at ripping you off. If you stop and seriously think about something and do a little research, you can usually make the differentiation between fact and fallacy.

Arguments that contain fallacies are described as fallacious. At first sight, arguments may appear valid and convincing. Only after close examination is the logical flaw noticed. When you are listening to or reading statements from politicians, sales persons, or anyone who is trying to convince you of something, be aware of these fallacies and do not be trapped by them.

The following are some common fallacies, and also some rhetorical devices often used in debate. The list is not complete, but by learning recognize some of the more common fallacies, you may be able to avoid being fooled by them.

There is a lot of information presented in this topic, but it is important for you to know the information since it will help you to not be fooled by martial art misrepresentations and lies.

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