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...
Black Belt Indoor Test (part IV) – One-Step Sparring
Black Belt Indoor Test
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
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.
Adult TaeKwonDo Class
Beyond the obvious physical and practical training benefits gained, TaeKwonDo has given me much more.
2015 May Black Belt Indoor Test (part III) – Self-defense
Self-defense forms part of the required curriculum at Yoo’s Martial Arts. Many Taekwondo schools focus solely on sparring for tournament competition, which is important but limited in its practical application since it prohibits punching to the face (under World Taekwondo Federation rules). At Yoo’s Martial Arts the core curriculum of self-defense was conceived by Grand Master Yoo and aims at countering various attacks including punches, kicks, chokeholds, and knives. It incorporates diverse techniques from Hapkido and Judo.
— Written by SUSA Chief Carlos Stern
2015 Yoo’s Martial Arts Master and Instructors Black Belt Test
Testing for Black belt 3rd degree started long ago, before I passed my first promotion test for a yellow belt. Each level and each Black belt test has left its own impression with me, each with its own quality.
Taekwondo: Martial Arts
Taekwondo, as in most martial arts, when practiced properly is a non-aggressive ethical form of self-defense.
With humble beginnings well over 1000 years ago, it has become renowned internationally as one of the more successful and more popular forms of martial arts. Those practicing taekwondo learn both physical and mental discipline. They are physically fit and if need be, they can defend themselves. Not only is taekwondo a combat sport, it’s also a way of life.
Taekwondo Belts
Taekwondo belts are a sign of recognition that a person has achieved a certain rank when learning this branch of marital arts. Some instructors provide the belt for their students, but many have the student’s fork over the money each time they take a test for a belt.
2015 May Black Belt Indoor Test (part II) – Kicking Combinations
Requirements for obtaining a Black Belt at Yoo’s Martial Arts include memorizing 18 different kicking combinations (approx. 2 per belt).
Understanding the Taekwondo Philosophy
Self-Development, Self-Motivation, Self-Defense, and Good Health
The philosophy of Taekwondo is founded on the universal need to build a more peaceful world. In order to do this effectively, the philosophy begins at the root- the individual. Consequently, the taekwondo philosophy gives special attention to self-development, self-motivation, self-defense, and good health. The art of taekwondo endeavors to cultivate a culture of positive attitude among taekwondo practitioners. However, in order for one to reap from the advantageous philosophy of Taekwondo, one must vividly comprehended that the study takes long. Additionally commitment and diligence are two important traits that will help in attaining the crown jewel of the Taekwondo philosophy- the proper mental discipline.
3 important components to maximize the power
“3 important components to maximize the power”
(lesson from top power breaking contest)
Is There a Difference Between a Taekwondo Belt and Other Belts?
In martial arts, belts are used as a part of the uniform and a symbol of rank. The belt holds the gi, or dobok in Taekwondo, closed and the color of the belt indicates how experienced the practitioner is.