martial arts

Tae Kwon Do has a common root with Zen in that they both come from the idea of meditation. The amount of discipline needed to be successful in Tae Kwon Do is enormous, but you will also develop that discipline as you train. By doing forms (a Tae Kwon Do […]

Form, Meditation and Self-Discipline

Martial arts were created for the sole objective of defense. While there are many different styles and techniques as well as hybrid styles forming today, the idea of all martial arts is reduced down to a common root. That common idea is that regardless of technique, you should be focused […]

Benefits of Martial Arts Study

By Jeff Pine   I was first introduced to Taekwondo way back in 1972. A friend of mine attended a dojo on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on the second floor of an old building above a tourist shop. I was twenty five, had just gone through my first […]

A Lifelong Journey

There are an endless number of reasons to get involved in the martial arts. Learning defensive skills, getting lean and fit, and self-discipline are but a few of them. These arts came about as a way of defending one’s self and honor while not being the aggressor in a battle. […]

Martial Arts – For Everyone

Any form of Martial Art is an excellent way to help keep fit.  A superb choice that you may be surprised to learn is very popular with the over 50’s  community. Tae Kwon Do is Korean Karate. It means The Way of the Hand and Foot  (punching and kicking). There […]

You are Never Too Old to Learn Tae Kwon Do

The availability of so many choices in martial arts study – Jujitsu, Kung Fu, Judo, Taekwondo, and Karate to name a few – has made it easy for almost anyone to sign up for classes, and as a result, many have. Each style is slightly different to its approach of […]

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