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Comfort is an Illusion
If I can punch you in the face from four feet away, and you can only punch me in the face from two feet away, who wins? I had that thought just today when I was training with Jermaine, a yellow-stripe student. Jermaine is a really strong kid, but he can only punch about 2 […]Read more
Structure Will Get Us Through This
In recent weeks, I have seen the eyes of many of my students go from bright and alert, to distant and confused. I can see it on screen while they’re training virtually. One day, they’re present and trying their hardest. Then, all of a sudden, they’re anywhere else. I believe the [...]Read more
What to Expect When You Return to the Dojang
Our school mantra, Pil-Sung, means “certain victory.” It’s a little ironic during a time like COVID-19 in which uncertainty seems to reign supreme. When the shutdown went into effect, we were faced with a challenge, and we had to adapt or disappear. Our belief that there is a [...]Read more
Dealing with the Stress of Working from Home with Tae Kwon-Do
Stop me when this stops sounding familiar: Because of COVID-19, you have now found yourself working from home. At first, it sounds great! No commute, no boss standing over your shoulder, you can dress pretty much however you want, you’re in a comfortable, familiar space. And, [...]Read more
Win or Learn: Switching to a Virtual Dojang
“What the heck is a Zoom?” I asked. I have to admit, when we first decided to switch over to a virtual dojang, I knew nothing about the technicalities of how to pull off virtual training. But in life, we have to adapt to situations that are handed to us, that we have little to [...]Read more
Create Your Own “New Normal”
After our father passed away, well-meaning family and friends were pretty vocal about what my older brother and I should expect to be the “new normal” in our household. Instead of allowing ourselves to suffer both emotionally and financially, my brother and I took matters into [...]Read more