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Yearly Archives: 2010
We have all heard that familiar “snap” coming from a student’s dobalk, usually from the front row. True a nice snap is easier to achieve with a heavyweight uniform but can be detected with a lightweight dobalk as well. What causes this much desired “snap”? A technique with near perfect […]
Listen to Your DoBalk
Forms | Weapons | Sparring | Breaking October 23, 2010 Fall Tournament – Results Forms Division I 1st – Nellie Miller 2nd – Andrew Bastres 3rd – Ayden Franz Division II 1st – Cedar Bailey 2nd – Sulav Regmi 3rd – Drake Hylton Division III 1st – Cullin McArthur 2nd – […]
2010 Fall Tournament Results
I was told to practice at home when I was a colored belt. Now as a black belt I ask students to practice a form or stretch at home. But what does that mean and what are the guidelines to practicing at home? Practicing at home means that you practice […]
You Can Practice Anywhere
Getting your green belt is an exciting time in your martial arts career as this is the point where you are first able to start learning a weapon form. Learning a weapon is a major responsibility. Not only is it difficult, but there is a much higher risk of injury to […]
Weapon Requirements
Class White belt – White uniform Yellow belt – White uniform Yellow stripe – White uniform Green belt – Choice of solid white uniform or white top and black pants Blue belt – Choice of solid white uniform or white top and black pants Blue stripe – Choice of solid […]