As you walk down the path of the entrance into Hahoe Village, you can’t help but feel like you’re stepping back in time. Situated inside a bend of the Nakdong River, this traditional village has been the home of the Pungsan Ryu clan since the 1500s. About a half hour bus ride outside of Andong,Continue reading “Exploring Korea: Hahoe Village”
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June 2022 Taekwondo Promotion Test
June 2022 Taekwondo Test
April 2022 Taekwondo and Hapkido Promotion Test
On Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, four students were tested and promoted to their next rank in Taekwondo or Hapkido. Assistant Instructor Randall Miller, a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, passed his test and was promoted to 6th Geup Blue Belt in Hapkido. In Taekwondo, Christina Jeffrey, Jieun Kim Rosser, and Natalia Morales all passedContinue reading “April 2022 Taekwondo and Hapkido Promotion 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”
Unhyeon Palace
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.
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”