On Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, seven students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. J.J. Collins, John Gasca, and Jaime Gasca all passed their tests and were promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt in Taekwondo. Euan Cable, Van Piang, Milan Mawi, and Sofia Nieves also passed their tests and were promotedContinue reading “October 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test”
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September 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test
On Saturday, September 24th, 2022, two students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Kukki Taekwondo. Donovan Williams passed his test and was promoted to 8th Geup Orange Belt in Taekwondo. Natalia Morales also passed her test and was promoted to 7th Geup Green Belt in Taekwondo. We are very proud of bothContinue reading “September 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test”
The Round Elbow Strike
Korean: Palgup Dollyeo Chigi The round elbow strike travels along much the same path as a roundhouse kick and relies heavily on hip rotation in order to generate power. The hips should begin to rotate first and, as energy is transferred throughout the rest of the body, the feet should pivot and the knees shouldContinue reading “The Round Elbow Strike”
The Outward Elbow Strike
Korean: Palgup Yeop Chigi / Meonge Chigi This technique can be executed as one single elbow strike, a reinforced elbow strike, or as a pair of outward elbow strikes. When executed as a double elbow strike, two simultaneous outward elbow strikes are performed almost as though you are gripping something with both of your handsContinue reading “The Outward Elbow Strike”
Downward Elbow Strike
Korean: Palgup Naelyeo Chigi 팔굽내려치기 This is a simple yet highly versatile elbow strike and is particularly effective for grappling and ground fighting. This elbow strike begins with an expansion of the upper body and relies on the dropping of one’s body weight along with the contraction of the upper body to generate mostContinue reading “Downward Elbow Strike”
Upward Elbow Strike
Korean: Palgup Ollyeo Chigi 팔굽올려치기 This elbow strike is easy to learn and, provided that you understand its versatility, is simple to use in a self-defense situation. Just how easy is it to learn and use? Imagine diving into a swimming pool. Upon returning to the surface of the water, chances are that yourContinue reading “Upward Elbow Strike”
June 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test
June 2022 Taekwondo Test
The Benefits of Taekwondo and Hapkido: Part 1
Traditional Taekwondo and Hapkido training is not something that stays contained to within the walls of the training hall. It is something that permeates every aspect of a practitioner’s life. The “Do” in Taekwondo and Hapkido means “a way of life” and this simply means that the hard work that we put into training andContinue reading “The Benefits of Taekwondo and Hapkido: Part 1”
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”