Pattern Development - Growth
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Growth
As Taekwondo has grown in popularity, the effectiveness of pattern training in increasing technical prowess or in fulfilling some philosophical or teaching purpose has been questioned. Since pattern movements and techniques seem to be geared to the abilities of the lower ranked students, they are boring to perform and many students do not want to do them. As other cultures practice Taekwondo and impose their values upon it, Taekwondo has changed to accommodate them, such as developing into more of a sport. These changes have and will affect the traditional practice of patterns.