Getting back to basics!
The best techniques are the simple ones executed right. Bruce Lee I find inspiration in and amongst many of the writings and...
It just might not work! The need for a paradigm shift in Taekwon-do.
No one intends to do a bad job. For a second, set aside the moral and ethical implications of any given action, as even those who would...
Importance of Solo Training in Taekwon-do and other traditional martial arts
What is the value of Solo Training in Taekwon-do and other traditional martial arts?
The only REAL blocks are cognitive! Part 1
Part 1 Introduction and Rationale Taekwon-do is a rich and varied martial art. As we know it's predominantly striking based and so it's...
A Purpose in the Pattern
When introducing Taekwon-do to the world, Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi detailed that the art comprised five key areas of practice...
Holistic Taekwon-do - What is the composition of “real” Taekwon-do
Social media boards and online forums are seemingly full of contentious discussions concerning the identity of “real” Taekwon-do. There’s...
Taekwon-Do...Our Focus!
With today (9th November) being what would be the 100th birthday of General Choi Hong Hi (regarded by many as the founder of tae kwon...
HIIT, VIIT or HVIT.....what does it all mean?
Question - What’s the best conditioning training method for martial arts? Without getting too deep into the rationale right away, the...
Aren't all martial arts the same? Part 2
In part 1 of this blog I discussed my opinions towards the differences between ‘sport’ and traditional martial arts, with regards to...
Families that kick together stick together....
Sharing time and positive experiences are the keys to happiness. Studies have shown time and again, that those people who undertake an...
