The Magic and Martial arts of Life
The Magic and Martial arts of Life
Form: Taeguek Il Jang I enjoy performing forms. I think 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. In this post, we will be discussing Taeguek Il Jang. But first, […]
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When one thinks about spirituality, one doesn’t normally associate that with kicking and punching. One might envision someone meditating in a serene area for hours, but not practicing fighting. But the spirituality of martial arts is the marrying of both and necessary for real growth in either. But… let now think of the monk practicing
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Remembering hapkido I had the opportunity to teach some hapkido techniques to a small group of women. I had so much fun remember and trying out these techniques. I forgot how much I loved it. I started training this martial art after I received my 1st degree black belt in taekwondo. I was ready for
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Teaching Martial Arts: Why I want to be an Instructor? I started teaching and helping out the second I received my first-degree black belt. At my first school, it was required and expected. Also, I was a teenager, so aside from school, I really had no obligations. But for me teaching started even before that.
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Side Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: SIDE KICK or YOP CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the 3rd kick learned. I learned this kick at orange belt. Use: This kick can be used 2 ways. It can be used as a front leg side kick or cut kick and used to push your opponent
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Roundhouse – The Basics Name of Kick: Roundhouse Kick or Dollyo ChagiRank: This kick is usually the second kick learned. I learned this kick at yellow belt or beginner rank. Use: This kick hit point is the top of the foot, toes pointed. The most practical real-life use for this kick is a rib shot
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Front Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: FRONT KICK or AP CHAGI Rank: This kick is usually the first kick learned. I learned this kick at white belt or beginner rank. Use: This kick can be used in 2 ways. The kick can be performed with toes down or toes up. Toes down mean you
Yay! Mission accomplished. 3rd degree acquired. I came back from some time off and decided I was going to take my final tip test for 3rd degree. I passed. I am officially a 3rd degree taekwondo black belt. I am one step closer to being a taekwondo master. While I am happy for this achievement,
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Competing in your first tournament. They are stressful, participating can be scary and they are totally worth it. Tournaments are like testing, but instead of moving up, you get a medal…maybe. Regardless, it is a test of your skill, and you will only get better from participating. I was a scaredy-cat when I was younger,
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Belt promotion – the fear, the rus Belt Promotion is a step that has to be taken in martial arts. Sometimes it is a formal test, sometimes a master will review you and decide that you are ready. In the latter scenario, every day is a test. So it has always struck me as odd
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