This article is from the SooShimKwan blog, which is highly recommended. Reference: Definition of Taekwon-Do (ITF Encyclopaedia: Vol. 1, p. 21-23.) In volume one of the Encyclopaedia, the definition of Taekwon-Do begins with the statement “A way of life.” It would do you good to read through this section in the Encyclopaedia on your own. However, I would like to highlight and comment on some sections. “To put it simply […]
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Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids
ANDREA CESPEDES, livestrong.com Martial arts classes aren’t designed to turn your child into a mini fighting machine. Instead, practices such as karate, taekwondo and jujitsu build self-confidence, respect and pride. Of course, martial arts give kids a chance to be active, which helps work off energy in hyper little ones or gets kids who tend to be sedentary up and moving. However, these ancient practices also teach your kids responsibility, […]
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Chon-Ji Chon Ji has 19 movements diagrammed as a cross (or plus sign). Literally, Chon-Ji translates as “heaven – earth” which is interpreted as the creation of the world. It is therefore the initial pattern performed by an ITF beginner during their entrance into the world of Taekwon-Do. When the two words Chon Ji are combined, they take on a different meaning: Lake Chon-Ji is the Heavenly Lake, located in […]
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Video: Sajo Jirugi & Sajo Makgi
Nice coaching video from TKDCoaching.com
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Three Things Must Ye Know about Taekwondo Patterns
by Mark Banicevich, IV dan Papakura. More correctly, this article should be called, “Three things must ye know about every movement in all of ye Taekwondo patterns”, but that is too long for a title. When we learn Taekwondo patterns, we commonly begin by learning the sequence of movements, and then practicing them over and over until they become automatic. The problem with this method is that we frequently fail […]
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