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Recent posts from the blog
Power = Speed + Proper Form
Developing power begins with proper form. When you master good form, you develop speed. By developing speed, you develop power. With good form, you don’t get tired as fast because you’re not “over-muscling” your technique. When you watch a baseball pitcher throw a fastball in slow motion, they look like they’re going to throw their […]
Iconic, Beautiful, and Devastating: the Flying Side Kick
For the longest time, we were earthbound. When I took Isshin-Ryu, we didn’t do any flying kicks. It was the same with other forms of Karate as well. It wasn’t until Tae Kwon-Do came out that flying kicks became such an integral and iconic part of martial arts. The flying side kick just looks beautiful. […]
There is Always a Path Back to Tae Kwon-Do
“I want to try something new” is such a teenager thing to say. But when I was 14, that’s exactly what I thought. I had started my Tae Kwon-Do journey when I was 8 years old, and it was one of the best experiences of my youth. But when you’re young, there is so much […]
There’s No Such Thing as Too Small for Tae Kwon-Do
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 Grand Championships […]
A Great Tae Kwon-Do Instructor Is…
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 Kwon-Do in other people. Simply checking all […]
Sparring is More Than Punches & Kicks
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, and I like hitting. If I’m facing somebody who […]