Although originally just a simple residence for Heungseon Daewongun, upon the appointment of Emperor Gojong as the future ruler of Korea, the residence was expanded, four gates were constructed, it was given the name Unhyeongung, and designated as an official royal palace.
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Awareness is Key
I want to share a true story with you that one of my senior students shared with me today. Upon arriving to class, he informed me that he had dealt with an altercation at work in which two of his clients were fighting. When he verbally intervened and instructed them to leave, one of the clients turned and began to slowly approach my student…
The Reverse Punch: Avoiding Elbow Injuries
We have probably all heard our instructors tell us to keep our elbows close to the body when throwing a punch but, why is it that this is so important? For starters, keeping your elbows down and close to the body conceals the punch by not telegraphing it as you would if you raised yourContinue reading “The Reverse Punch: Avoiding Elbow Injuries”
Taekwondo is a Lifelong Pursuit
In Taekwondo training, there is no destination. Today, too many students view obtaining a black belt as being the pinnacle of their martial arts training. They view a black belt as a destination and after attaining one, many students quit their training thinking that they have learned all that there is to learn. JustContinue reading “Taekwondo is a Lifelong Pursuit”
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