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 […]
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
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,
It has been a while since I shared a formal update on my Taekwondo and Spiritual Journey. So here we go! Taekwondo Update I have been back to regular in-person training since May, with the intention of testing for my 3rd in July. My body had other plans. and I did not just want to
Getting back into it was surprisingly easy. I have been keeping it easy so that I don’t get discouraged and sore. As this has been my issue in the past. I would go crazy and hit hard and fast, for a few days in a row, then I’d be too sore to continue. It would
Hello, hello! Are you returning to training, or getting into something new? I am right there with you. I have been out of training for about 2 years and going back is scary. Am I ready? Can I still do it? Sometimes restarting or begining is hard. Its like looking out over a dark abyss.
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,
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
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
