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 […]
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
When I was younger, I mean younger and starting to crawl. I gave up on that and started walking. I think that plays apart in my arm strength and the lack thereof. My arms have always been my weakest, at least in my opinion. I have a pretty good punch, but overall strength is
Wiccan on the go. Let’s make a Litha Mini Altar. When I started practicing, I thought I needed all these tools and special items to be a good wiccan. News flash! I didn’t, and neither do you. Honestly, all you need is your inner magic and nature, but sometimes the bells and whistles help. Mini
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
More Than Just Kicking and Punching: Martial Arts to Get fit. When I started martial arts I had absolutely no intention to get fit in any way shape, or form. I was skinny, maybe a bit too skinny when I started in Junior High, but I was not “unhealthy”. I am sure I could have
Axe Kick – The Basics Name of Kick: Axe Kick or Naeryo Chagi Rank: This kick is usually the 4th kick learned. I learned this kick at Purple Belt. Use: This kick is known for its height and speed. It can be used defensively. This kick can be used in sparring and can be turned into
30 days of Kicking My training lately has been hit or miss due to life changes. So, I decided to challenge myself and ease back into it. I have always been the person to jumpstart something and dive in headfirst and fast, but this momentum only lasted a week or two. I was sick of
The Trick to Happiness Consistency, Happiness, and balance Patricia Kaehn • October 11, 2021 Wellbeing Happiness Patricia Kaehn • September 13, 2021 Wellbeing Everyone is searching for happiness, but happiness is the most general term there is. Everyone will have a different way to achieve it and more so what it even means. But there
Spells: 3 Things to Productive Spells Spells are witches’ prayers to the powers that be. At least that is how I see it. Spells, at the end of the day, are just words. The things we say, write, and think can manifest, and that is all a spell is. But what truly makes anything magical
