Taekwondo

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 […]

Learn to Fight so You Don’t Have to Fight

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 Miranda Theriot             Sitting here reflecting upon my Tae Kwon Do journey, I wonder how I can sum up in to words my general feelings about martial arts. Now that my second degree test has finally confronted me, I have come to realize that all these years, Tae Kwon […]

The Lessons of Tae Kwon Do

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 […]

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