I have read a few times on my travels that early pioneers of Korean Martial Arts learned bone-setting as part of their art. Is there anyone here...
Found this on a German language site, thought it might be worth posting here. Real eye attack and results. [MEDIA]
Hi I've recently inherited a Taekwondo class that is mostly populated with people in the age range 60 to 70. Does anyone have any advice to...
Is it important that Kup grades and Poom/Dan grades wear a different kind of uniform where you train? What are your views on the wearing of...
Should a black belt always practice at grading standard or should they cool off and then ramp up? Obviously practicing before a grading...
What have you taken from Taekwondo, apart from learning physical skills? Gnarlie
What form have you personally practiced the most? How many repetitions do you estimate that you have done in your training career? Gnarlie
So I recently moved clubs. Black belt grading candidates at my old place would have to travel 100 miles or so to the nearest grading run by the...
I thought this was nice kicking, and you should see it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwWaMrMEM6s&feature=youtube_gdata_player Gnarlie
http://www.secretsbehindmartialarts.com/ So I googled 'Martial Secrets' just to see what results came up for my own amusement, when this little...
What are your opinions on learning KKW Poomsae earlier than you need to? Poomsae competition encourages this, but does it detract from the...
Hi Can anybody please direct me to english language texts relating to, or directly translated from the Samil Shingo? Other suggested sources of...
Hi all I would appreciate the best advice you can offer on this please: I've started back in TKD about 6 months ago after an 8 month break. I...
[media] First see video and enjoy special effects. The trigram corresponding to each Taegeuk pattern determines whether we step forward or not...
Haiku belong here Syllables in each line are Five, seven and five My knees are hurting I really should get them checked But I can't be arsed...
What principles exist when performing Poomsae or the motions of Taekwondo? Do you teach general principles, or not? If so, what principles do...
Hi A few years ago, this youtube channel started posting documentary style footage about a student film project, a la Blair Witch. About 6...
Here's a link to a TV show that was broadcast a few years back in the UK. It generated some complaints at the time and therefore has never been...
Hi all In the eclectic world of martial arts it's certainly easy to find guidance on what makes effective self defence. In deciding whether or...
Given the title of the discipline, this sounds a bit strange, but there's a difference from club to club that I've noticed, and I'm interested in...
This video came to my attention in 2010 but has recently resurfaced on Facebook and set me thinking. The Youtube description alleges it's a...
Hi folks, I'm thinking about different teaching methodologies. I moved from the UK to Germany last year, and the teaching style here is...
Please help. I've been looking for applications for every TKD poomsae for a very long time, but a couple of motions are quite tricky to even...
Hello Folks, I'm Gnarlie, I'm British (a northerner) but I live in Munich. I hold 2nd Dan in WTF Taekwondo, having graded with the BTCB in...
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