Patricia Kaehn - Hill, Author at Twilight Elements

A Journey reimagined

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:57:46 +0000

A Journey Reimagined Change is the only constant in life. For me, it’s been both welcome and daunting, and now it’s time for another transformation. Stepping out of my comfort zone, where I’ve become too comfortable, is essential. We all face moments when we feel stuck as if nothing has changed. That’s where I find […]

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Tip testing: What is it?

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:57:05 +0000

When you train in martial arts, depending on the art, there will be testing. As you progress through the color belts, there is usually a test every 2 months. Once you get to black belt, all these changes. At my previous school, once we got to deputy belt, we tested directly for 1st degree. Here […]

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Quitting Formal Training – Pause in the plan

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:39:55 +0000

Quitting Formal Training – A Pause in the Plan The goal is and will remain to become a taekwondo master and a 4th-degree black belt. Unfortunately as of July 2023, I have taken a leave of absence from training at a dojo. This can be viewed as quitting formal training, but you do not need […]

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Martial Arts and I…2024 update

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:38:42 +0000

Martial Arts and I are good and old friends. I started martial arts when I was 14 years old because I was told I needed to know how to defend myself. And so began our affair. I trained a few days a week to start and then eventually started going 5-6 times weekly. In 2 […]

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My 7-Day Arm Challenge

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:38:33 +0000

My 7-Day Arm Challenge My arms have always been my trouble area. No matter how many times I would start doing, push-ups and be consistent, it just didn’t seem like I was gaining any strength or definition. However, there was a point just after high school going into college that I felt like I had […]

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Preparing for Tip Testing: Focus & Workouts

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:38:11 +0000

Preparing for Tip Testing: Focus & Workouts I am excited to get back to testing. At the moment, I am still on a break from formal training. That said, I still plan to start training again and prepare for returning to class and jumping back into tip testing. What do I need to focus on? […]

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Kick past procrastination.

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:37:33 +0000

Kick Past Procrastination Let’s start with the definition: procrastination is delaying or postponing something. We have all procrastinated at some point in our lives. I know I have. The procrastination monster and I are good friends. There is always something more important to do than the task that needs to be done, right? Wrong. Nothing […]

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What is Hapkido?

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:36:42 +0000

What is Hapkido? Hapkido is a type of Korean martial art that specializes in close combat techniques. The art mainly emphasizes joint manipulation, breaks, and throws. In addition to this, Hapkido also includes safety falls and rolls that not only aid in training but can also be useful in real-life scenarios. This martial art focuses […]

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Form: Taeguek Yi Jang

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:36:34 +0000

Form: Taeguek Yi Jang I enjoy performing forms. They are an important part of martial arts. Especially in taekwondo. I think very highly of forms and believe that a good martial artist must practice forms in some way, shape, or form. Check out my previous post on forms and their importance, here. Each form teaches […]

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Back Kick Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:35:43 +0000

Back Kick – The Basics Alright, Let’s get into our back kick basics. Name of Kick: Back Kick or DWI CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the 5th kick learned. I learned this kick at Green Belt. Use: This kick is known for it power and speed. It can be used offensively and defensively. This kick […]

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