Black Belt Test candidates special class part.4 Sparring
1) Flow - Instead of seeing an opponent(s) as separate from you threatening your survival, feel as if it is a dance between energies. This will not only help you conserve energy while kicks and punches are being thrown at you, but also enable you...
Black Belt Test candidates special class part.3 Self defense
1) Strength - Maintain solid basic fitness so that you are able to execute the self-defense method with proficiency. Pushups, situps, pullups, and leg squats are exercises that can help. 2) Fast Reaction - Once you've drilled a self-defense move enough, respond to the attack with instinct and...
What Are The Benefits Of Doing Tae Kwon Do?
There are many reasons why people practice Tae Kwon Do. While the reasons are personal for many practitioners, you will find that Tae Kwon Do offers many benefits to its persistent and consistent practitioners.
Black belt candidates special class Part 2
3 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS TO IMPROVE YOUR KICKING COMBINATION 1.Concentration Visualize doing each kick with perfect technique. Also imagine transitioning smoothly and with the right rhythm in between the strikes and footwork. 2.Energy Be efficient in how you expend your energies. Know what parts of the combination require you...
Taekwondo: For Your Body and Your Mind
The physical benefits of taekwondo
Most people want to use martial arts like taekwondo for fighting and self-defense, but really think about it, how often have you needed to kick somebody in the chin to defend yourself? Most of the people who are going to really put you in danger are probably going to have a gun. But that doesn’t mean that ancient martial arts like taekwondo are useless in the modern world of today? One of the most important things that practitioners of martial arts Taekwondo is get their bodies highly toned and very physically fit. With all the focus on health, fitness, and wellness these days, taking some advice and practices from taekwondo practitioners is certainly a good idea.
May Black Belt Test Candidates Practice Part 1
3 Important elements to improve your Poomse 1.Concentration It grows spiritual power, avoids intensive concentration, learn to concentrate within peaceful mind 2.Energy Enhance energy level by upgrading of Ki-Hop, speed and power 3.Posture Apply proper base stance to improve muscular strength and balance written by Master Yoo...
3rd MST (MASTERS AND SUSA TRAINING) CLASS
The new monthly Masters and SUSA Training class is another unique opportunity offered at Yoo’s Martial Arts. The format of these training classes involves the Masters at Yoo’s Martial Arts alternating as the lead of each monthly 90 minute class for SUSAs. SUSA is the...
What Are The Major Advantages For Students Learning Taekwondo?
Many forms of martial arts are great for learning self-defense and discipline. Taekwondo is one of the most popular and one of the forms in which my sister holds a black belt. What are the advantages of learning Taekwondo and Korean martial arts? One of the highlights of any martial arts form is that the students aren’t learning to fight but in fact defend themselves. This is a very disciplined approach to handling oneself in a hostile environment.
The 4th MST (Masters and Susa training)
The 4th MST (Masters and Susa training) will be held on Sunday, 5/15 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Master Kim will be conducting a special demo practice for the Semi-HIMAF. All SUSA and MUSA must attend....
Looking for a Great Martial Arts School? 7 Tips for Success
There are so many martial arts schools out there that it can be hard to pick the one you want. You must consider your child and their unique personality and needs. So, what do you need to know when making a decision? There are seven tips to keep in mind as you go about the process. Some martial arts schools will be a better fit than others, but the programs as a whole are very beneficial to all kids.