Category Archives: Tae Kwon Do/Tang Soo Do/Hapkido
Do Our Training Methods Damage Our Bodies? (Part 2)
This post follows on from an earlier popular post, looking it whether martial arts training or good for us, or does it damage our body. Continue reading
In Defence Of Basic Karate/Taekwondo “Blocks”
When many Karate and Taekwondo practitioners accept that our basic blocks do not really work as “blocks”, why do we continue to train and grade with these blocking drills? Continue reading
The “Corkscrew” Punch (The Devil In The Detail)
The “corkscrew” punch where the fist is rotated is unique to oriental martial arts. Here we look as some fine details to help you to improve your punch. Continue reading
True Martial Arts Spirit . . . . And He’s Only 11!
A boy who had to learn to walk and talk again after a brain tumour is now heading for a black belt in tae kwon do. Continue reading
Review: A Killing Art – The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do
This book goes into a detailed history of TaeKwonDo and uncovers many of the myths behind the creation of TaeKwonDo along with the in-fighting and power struggles of the senior masters. A must read for any TKD practitioner. Continue reading