Understanding the Importance of Preparation The truth of testing, in my experience, is that it’s about endurance. Every testing I’ve...

“Light contact, free sparring!” My instructor would say, after starting class, stretching everyone, getting us warmed, up and in gear....

In my last post I talked about some of the general values of instructors. Essentially, I explained what I believe a good instructor...

In the world of Tae Kwon Do, the journey toward mastery is a long and fulfilling process. Among the many milestones practitioners can achieve, the black belt stands out as a symbol of skill and dedication. Achieving a black belt is a remarkable achievement for anyone, and is something to be proud of! A black belt not only is a great achievement in a school, but it can also open several gates for you in your Tae Kwon Do career. Should you choose to step out the front door into

So, you’ve read some of the articles on what a good instructor is. Anyone who has been in taekwondo long enough knows that not every instructor is amazing. Now you want to know: what is a bad instructor? How do you know? Here are the 5 most harmful flaws I’ve seen in martial arts instructors!

This is a question I have gotten a lot. Like, rather frequently. The best way to summarize my opinion is this:

It is a common stereotype, and quite cliché, that martial artists meditate. Despite that irritating cliche, it is true. Many martial artists meditate. But why?

Well. We meditate well.

How much should a student train for their black belt test?

If Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, does that mean someone needs to know Korean?