We do not believe that everyone can be perfectly prepared for every situation, but we strive to teach our students the principles and baseline skills that they will need in order to successfully survive and escape an encounter with someone intent on hurting them.
Read moreChoose To Become
As an adult, I realize that my parents weren’t just choosing the literature and entertainment for their literary or artistic prowess. They were, in fact, striving to create in me a desire to be a certain kind of person. For that, I am very grateful. You see, we most often become like the people we surround ourselves with.
Read moreEvery Stitch
Finally, after a long time, his mother agreed to take him to a Taekwondo Dojang and see what it was all about. The young man was both excited and nervous as he stepped out onto the mat for the first time. That was the first stitch.
Read moreMess Up To Climb Higher
“Sometimes we mess up. Sometimes we don’t measure up. It isn’t that we didn’t try hard, or practice, or give 100% of our effort. It’s just that there is something missing. I used to think that it meant that there was something wrong with me as a person, or that it was a sign that I wasn’t meant to do whatever I was attempting. What I have discovered, is that a “failure” is often the best guide to success.”
Read moreMicro Training for Long Term Success
The New Year has a way of making people think about trying to change their lifestyle for the better. Have you made any New Year resolutions yet? What about “Slow down and enjoy life more” or “Get in better shape”? Those two resolutions are very common, but unfortunately very few people can keep them. There is, however, a solution.
Read moreThe Struggle
God has endowed the human race with the ability to achieve greatness on any number of levels. We are created to be adaptable, intelligent, and stubborn. These attributes are what make humans more creative and accomplished than any other creature on the planet! The trick to achieving, is to find the right recipe of all three and apply it to your goal.
Read moreFunctional Fitness Part 2
Martial arts doesn’t just affect your body, it actually has the ability to improve your mental and spiritual health on a number of different levels. Whether you just need to lose a few pounds or desire to increase the length and quality of your life, martial arts training has something to offer you.
Read moreFunctional Fitness Part 1
What if I told you that there was a “fitness program” that can improve your ability to pursue your life goals while also improving your mind and spirit? Sounds a bit too good to be true, but people have been using the martial arts to stay fit and healthy for literally THOUSANDS of years! Martial arts offers a platform for improving both your body, your mind, and your spirit no matter how old you are.
Read moreMartial Arts: Not Just A Guy Thing
Jane's guardians were thinking about putting her into dance or gymnastics, but since they already have George in Taekwondo, they thought they would let Jane try a class. Jane LOVED IT! She wasn’t shy or frightened at all, in fact, she was one of the most engaged students during that class. I talked with her guardians after the class, and they were excited about getting her officially signed up. If only it could have lasted…
Read moreGROW!
My parents loved having fresh vegetables from the garden, so I was taught early what it took to grow a fruit-bearing plant. You need three simple things: earth, water, and sunshine. I’m sure you are wondering if I’ve forgotten which blog I am writing on, but I promise that this really does apply to martial arts. Let’s break it down.
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