The Magic and Martial arts of Life
The Magic and Martial arts of Life
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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These are tips I picked up while searching for my new school. I practiced at a traditional school for 4 years before moving out of state for college. After practicing in a college environment, I needed to find a permanent school. I visited a lot of schools, but none seemed to fit. Until I found
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2022 is the year where excuses stop. For me anyway. I keep saying I am going to lose this baby weight and find a healthier me. And each year I work out for a bit to see some results but I honestly have yet to get there. January was supposed to be the start but
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Weapons: Extension Of Discipline weapons As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I am a forms girl by heart. I love forms, but my second love is weapons. I have not dived into this facet of martial arts as much as I have wanted to in past years. Right now, my weapon of
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Forms: The Underappreciated pillar of Martial arts I am a BIG advocate for forms. In the martial art that I practice, Tae kwon do, there are 8 basic forms, plus higher-level black belt forms. Taeguek Il Jang – Heavens, sky Taeguek Yi Jang – Lake Taeguek Sa Jang – Fire Taeguek Sam Jang – Thunder Taeguek
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Flexibility and Marital Arts This is one of my favorite topics. Stretching is my answer to everything. Bored? Stretch. Injured? Stretch. Are you working out? Don’t forget to stretch. Always stretch. Flexibility helps your body feel good whether you are in martial arts or not. Benefits of Stretching First, let’s talk about stretching in general
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