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Training to Improve Your Front Snap Kick

With front snap kick your focus should be on your dahnjeon. This increases your internal energy, which increases the power of your kicking. You can build up your muscles by doing the one leg holding posture after the kick as well as on its own....

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Taekwondo Philosophy – Overview

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The philosophy of Taekwondo does not only dealing with punching, training in kicking and self-defense but far more than training in physical and mental matching. The main feature of the art is the improvement of a certain spirit which carries over into all parts of life. One could secure a stable and peaceful life by basing upon a harmony between oneself and the nature. The word Do in Korean means the art, path or way of life. This is the way in the world. This philosophy of Taekwondo has its roots held by religious leaders and the heartfelt laymen throughout the history. The philosophical qualities can be drawn back to the impact of Buddhism and their purpose of the Mastery of Life.

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Benefits of Qigong | Martial Arts (Part 2)

Accidents, whether serious or not so serious, often result in injuries to our joints, bones, and ligaments. In fact, these are the most vulnerable parts of the body in the case of an accident. Whenever you fall down, regardless of the cause, your joints will typically lock. This locking of joints is what brings about the breaking of that particular joint or an overstretching of ligaments. The fall can also subject the joints and bones to undue pressure that is often felt as a sharp pain.

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Guidance for Improved Behavior

Guidance for Improved Behavior gives a helping hand to students in need of extra help or encouragement with anything they may be struggling with. For 21 days the student, Master and parents work together in a positive way to develop skills for improvement. Recently, Jakob worked...

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A Look at Taekwondo and Other Martial Arts

Taekwondo is one of many martial arts that are enjoying a fresh round of popularity at the moment. Taekwondo is striking martial arts that come from Korea. It has a heavy emphasis on kicking, although punching is also taught. Some Takewondo schools teach a small amount of takedowns and grappling too, although this varies from school to school.

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Taekwondo Birthday Party is Fun To Host!

If you have a child that’s into martial arts, you may want to check into having a happy birthday Taekwondo birthday party. There are many factors that you can work into something like this. Here you’ll get an idea of how to make this a lot more fun for everyone!

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Black Belt Indoor Test (part IV) – One-Step Sparring

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One-step sparring is part of the required adult curriculum at Yoo’s Martial Arts. Students learn how to counter punches using various effective blocks, kicks, sweeps, wrist locks and other techniques to force an opponent into submission. As with self-defense techniques, one-step sparring incorporates diverse techniques from Hapkido and Judo, allowing for effective strikes, restraints and takedowns.
— Written by SUSA Chief Carlos Stern

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The Philosophy of Taekwondo

Taekwondo has been in existence for many years. However, many people do not know its philosophy and some have an idea by reading the available books that make is easier to forget than most of the other activities. The philosophy of Taekwondo is part of our lives, and it is hard to assume its philosophy.