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I did 100 crunches for 30 days: Outcome.

Patricia Kaehn — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:40:34 +0000

I see a lot of things online saying, “do this 100 times daily and you will get this result.” So, I wanted to try it out with some deep core exercises. I did 100 crunches for 30 days and I did not get a six pack. Honestly, I had no expectation to get one. I […]

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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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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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Martial Arts to get fit

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:32:01 +0000

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 […]

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Axe Kick – The Basics

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:31:53 +0000

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 […]

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Form: Taeguek Il Jang

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:31:16 +0000

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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The Spirituality of Martial Arts

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:30:54 +0000

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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Hapkido: Falling Back in Love

Patricia Kaehn - Hill — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:30:34 +0000

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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