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Enthusiasm

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

Share your energy with others (more…)

Focus

Saturday, December 12th, 2015

Concentrate with your eyes, body and mind. (more…)

Goal Setting

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Work hard to achieve your dreams
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Cooperation

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Together everyone achieves (more…)

Self Control

Saturday, December 5th, 2015

I am in charge of my behavior
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Perserverance

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015

Never Give Up! (more…)

Confidence

Friday, November 27th, 2015

Believe in yourself (more…)

Kihap: The Energy Yell

Thursday, September 10th, 2015

The kihap (pronounced “key hap”) is a very important part of Tae Kwon Do training.  When properly practiced, this special kind of yell combines sound with breathing in one explosive burst.  The kihap should not come from the throat, but from deep down in the stomach, using the diaphragm to forcefully push air up and out through the mouth.  The kihap is one of the most distinctive elements of Tae Kwon Do practice; no two students’ kihaps are identical.  You will find that as your Tae Kwon Do skills change and grow, so will your kihap. (more…)

Bowing and Its Purpose

Sunday, August 30th, 2015

Bowing is a form of body language in Asian countries.  A bow can be used to say “hello”, “good‑bye”, “thank you”, and “you’re welcome”.  Bowing is also a way of showing  courtesy and acceptance.  When two people bow to each other they are showing mutual respect. (more…)

The Meaning Behind the Color of Each Belt Rank in Tae Kwon Do

Saturday, August 15th, 2015

The belt that a Tae Kwon Do student wears carries a lot of meaning. It indicates their length of training and level of knowledge. Each color is also symbolic of a stage of growth and development as a martial artist. The meaning of each belt color is: (more…)