
You Don’t Need to be An Athlete to Start Tae Kwon-Do
Some of the best instructors to come up in my school were some of the worst athletes I have ever seen when they started. In fact, I can name four of my best instructors who were absolutely uncoordinated klutzes when they first started here. That’s not me being disparaging, [...]Read more

Awaken Your Inner Martial Artist
“Starting Tae Kwon-Do in your 40’s? You can’t do that! In your 60’s!? C’mon, get serious!” Sometimes, it’s the negative words of a co-worker or “friend” that keeps you from taking the first step. The reality is that, many times, they would love to reap the rewards of the Tae [...]Read more

Sports or Tae Kwon-Do?
Tae Kwon-Do is not a sport. Tae Kwon-Do is a martial art. Moreover, Tae Kwon-Do is a lifestyle. While both are athletic in nature, most sports are seasonal. Tae Kwon-Do, like any lifestyle, is constant. Both teach specific skills as well as broader skills. In sports, [...]Read more

It’s Good to Get Punched/Kicked in the Face
The first time it happens, it comes out of nowhere. A fist collides with your cheek. Your eyes open wide, and begin to water. Your nose begins to run. What happens next, though, is up to you. Getting punched in the face hurts. But, it’s the shock of it that does the [...]Read more

Shapes and Shadows: Mark Guglielmi’s Story
Imagine you own your own dojang. Students come and go, and a lot of times they complain about how hard it is, how they don’t think they can keep doing it, etc., etc. But, once in a while, a student comes in that is all smiles, eager to train, and committed to the process [...]Read more

Children and Adults Take to Tae Kwon-Do Differently
Does Tae Kwon-Do come easier to kids than to adults? In short, yes. Thanks! See you next week! (just kidding) To be fair, it doesn’t come easily to either. Certain aspects of Tae Kwon-Do come easier to different age groups, though. For instance, the four main concerns [...]Read more