The Magic and Martial arts of Life
The Magic and Martial arts of Life
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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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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