A personal reflection on the benefits of Tae Kwon Do

By: Joan A. Ferraro
I began taking Tae Kwon Do classes at “Yoo’s Martial Arts” almost four & half years ago.
The school is located on Main St. in Tarrytown, just a little less than a mile from my residence in Sleepy Hollow, NY. I note the distance as, oftentimes, many folks utilize the travel involved with exercise as a deterrent (i.e., “excuse”) to regular attendance.

Master Yoo’s Push-ups

General Posture

• Palms are shoulder-width apart
If palms are too wide, this will eventually result in excessive vibration on your arms and lower Dahn-jun, causing you to lose energy
• Head line is straight, with eyes looking straight down
If you tuck your head up and look toward the front, it will bring heat energy too fast to your face because such angle blocks the cooling energy channel (Dok-Maek)
• Keep your bottom gently tight, tail bone in, keeping pressure on your lower Dahn-jun
• Thighs, calves and heels together
• Do not raise or lower your bottom
Raised bottom results in energy leaking through the Hoe-eum, and sinking bottom may cause lower back pain.

The Way of Showing Respect Through SVA Training

To begin this training there are four steps to follow. These steps will bring you to the point of being able to deliver SVA (Smile Voice and Action) to your fellow students and others. 1. Build self-respect by through Jung-Ki-Shin training 2. Grow your self-confidence through Jung-Ki-Shin...

Master Yoo’s Meditative squats-Taekwondo NJ

Meditative squats can provide numerous health benefits, including:
•Stimulation
•Strengthening of weak leg muscles
•Renewed flexibility for stiff joints (ankles, knees, hips)
This exercise will bring you to an optimal condition called Saang Hur Ha Sil:
strong, firm, stable foundation (below navel)
flexible, relaxed, tension-free state (above navel)