Getting More Out of Life With Martial Art Training
There are so many pulls on us and for our attention…work, study, family, relationships, entertainment, social media, email, and on and on. Things to do everywhere, the ‘things’ that keep us on our toes and busy…
Coordination and Focus in Martial Arts
Arguably two the most misunderstood aspects of the martial arts experience are coordination and focus. The former because it’s often ignored and the latter because it’s too easily assumed. Together, coordination and focus…
5 Myths About The Quest For a Black Belt
Whenever anyone walks into a training hall ready to sign up for lessons, their first thought is that they’re ready to dig in and get that black belt. However there are some amazingly common myths about the …
The Value of Blocking Techniques
This blog was written by Snr Instructor Margaret and is based on her own experience from her beginnings in Taekwondo in 1973 “Taekwon-Do was designed primarily as a self-defense, and this is the main reason…
Discipline – How it Can Be Enjoyable
Discipline: ‘Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement’ How could discipline be enjoyable? The word…
Why Your Child Needs You to Support their Martial Arts Training
There’s a popular idea among some parents today that they need to accept their kids opinion no matter what the endeavour may be. And it’s certainly true that kids need to feel their…
