When you’re at training, do you ever stop to think about what you’re doing and why you’re doing it? I hope why you are doing it is because you’re enjoying it – but exactly WHAT are you doing? The nature of our Taekwondo school – (YOUR Taekwondo school, My Taekwondo school, it belongs to all…
Taekwondo began as a true fighting art. It was used in the military for offence and defence and was devastatingly effective. It has evolved over the years and like all martial arts it has been adapted so just about anyone can take part. It’s inclusion as an Olympic sport changed it even more. The question…
Have you ever been forced to do something you don’t want to do? It doesn’t matter if you are a kid, teen or an adult, the chances are that yes you have. It can include anything from homework… housework…taking the dog for a walk…cleaning out the shed…the list goes on. You know the feeling…put it…
One of the best things about taekwondo, but also one of the hardest, is remembering the different forms and then perfecting them through practice. If you are having a hard time in remembering your taekwondo patterns, then these are some tips that you can use to help you. 1. Practice One Part at a Time…
It’s easy to think that good martial artists can automatically become good instructors. However that is not routinely correct in every case. Some people may train for many years and carry out techniques with power and perfect delivery, have great balance and focus …..they may have excellent understanding of the concepts of perfect technique and…
What makes a good Taekwondo student? You may think a good student is someone who can do fantastic jumping, flying and spinning kicks or has very fast techniques; or maybe someone who can smash through boards and stacks of tiles. Some students can do those things terrifically well and they may be excellent students too,…
You have probably heard the saying…. “Nothing worthwhile is easy” and it’s true of most things. So if you find that your training is a struggle sometimes, as well as being fun….that is good! If you jump in your car and drive fifty kilometres along the freeway to your destination is there any feeling of…
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