Category: Training
Combatitives and Grappling
This week will be unique. I will be traveling for work, but I have asked Mr. Mendez to assist me by providing an introduction to what the US Army calls combatives and grappling. Mr. Mendez is a Level 4 master instructor. Kindly give him… Continue Reading “Combatitives and Grappling”
A New Cycle Begins
Congratulations to all the Gup candidates who performed so well this past Saturday. Well Done! Keep working hard and striving forward. I have a few notes for this week:
Soar Training: Drill, Review, and Test Prep
The Spring Belt Test is Saturday, March 21, 2026. The test will be at 10:00 AM in the Dojang. We will review everything for the test, including sparring, this week. Don’t forget to make sure your uniform (do bohk) is clean and all the… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Drill, Review, and Test Prep”
Written Test and Ho Sin Sul
This week is an important one. Our written test is due before class on Thursday. Other than the written exam, this week is a focus on Ho Sin Sul (self-defence), rolls and falls, and sparring. After this week, we will have a one-week as… Continue Reading “Written Test and Ho Sin Sul”
SOAR Challenge: The Iron Chamber
Instead of focusing on the strike itself, this challenge forces you to build the muscular endurance needed to hold a perfect chamber for any kick. The Rules: What this challenge accomplishes: Pro-Tip: If you feel your chest leaning back or your base leg wobbling,… Continue Reading “SOAR Challenge: The Iron Chamber”
SOAR Tang Soo Do 