5’2”. Nearly 40 years old. A woman.  I’m not what most people think of when they hear “Tae Kwon-Do Master.” But that’s exactly what I am.  I have been doing Tae Kwon-Do since I was 8 years old. Sparring is one of my favorite parts of Tae Kwon-Do, and I have won multiple [...]Read more

A great Tae Kwon-Do instructor has more than just a checklist of talent and training. Of course, there are the basics: a deep knowledge, the ability to “do” and demonstrate Tae Kwon-Do, loving Tae Kwon-Do more than anything, and the desire to inspire that same love for Tae [...]Read more

Sparring is about more than just punching, kicking, and blocking. In fact, sparring is as much about not fighting as it is about fighting. It’s about forming relationships, learning humility, and respect. If I’m really good at sparring, I’m tough. I’m strong. I like getting hit, [...]Read more

I don’t expect all of my students to be as deeply committed to Tae Kwon-Do as I am. I am realistic about the fact that my students try their hands at a number of different things, simultaneously. Particularly when it comes to other athletic pursuits.  But there are those [...]Read more

Just like in academic schools, our school has A, B, C, D & F students.  ‘D’ and ‘F’ students come to class and go through the motions, but they never try to get any more out of their training, physically or spiritually.  They aren’t lost causes, though. There are a [...]Read more

Breaking your first board is a lot of fun.  You’ll earn huge bragging rights amongst your friends. Although, they probably won’t believe you at first.  The simple act of breaking a board with a bare foot or bare fist has many deeper implications. New students typically [...]Read more