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While Tae Kwon Do is great for children; learning and improving physical and mental abilities while growing self confidence, Adults can benefit just as much, in fact I think even more. I started Tae Kwon Do when I was in my mid twenties and those people who knew me before […]

Tae Kwon Do Isn’t Just for Kids

When I was a white belt, one of the first things I learned was the front stance. I remember it like it was yesterday. Front knee bent. Back leg locked. Hips and shoulders square. I worked very diligently, because I wanted to have the perfect front stance. I figured that […]

The Perfect Front Stance

Japanese Samurai Warriors were members of the top social hierarchy of Japan. This social class existed for hundreds of years until about the 19th century. Around this period, the Shogun reigned supreme. The samurai sword is said to be one of three sacred treasures of the Japan. The Sacred Mirror […]

History of the Samurai Sword

by Dominick Blum In 1991 I got married, started a new job and tested for my black belt all in the same week.   I have never before or since had a more stressful week in my life.  Since that time I have studied several different styles and visited many different […]

Coming Home to MAMA

 By Juliana Rose Nicole Well fellow martial artists, I have made the transition from high school student to college student, and in doing so, I have left behind colorful Colorado, and made a new home in Missoula Montana (AKA the Zoo-Town).   However as many similarities as there may be between […]

Home Sweet Dojang

By Jody Nelson              You know when you are doing your stretches, basics, self defense, or one steps and the black belts are coming around and they are watching everything? Well when we comment on something and it is not directly to you listen to it. For example if one […]

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