I am canceling class for Tuesday evening, 27 Jan, due to weather conditions. The temperature will only reach slightly above freezing tomorrow and drop back into the teens overnight. Because the sun is still setting before class lets out, I do not want you to drive in unsafe road conditions while refreezing occurs. According to…
Jok Ki (Kicking Techniques) are the bread and butter of Korean Martial Arts. In the world of karate, Tang Soo Do’s differences are most apparent in kicking – dynamic, high, and arial. A flying side klick is on our association flag and seal! This week, I want you to concentrate on combination and consecutive kicking…
Practice basic techniques all the time. The 5th Attitude of Tang Soo Do is “practice basic techniques all the time.” In July, 1961, 38 members of the Green Bay Packers football team gathered for the first day of training camp. The previous season ended with a 4th quarter, heart-wrenching defeat when the Packers squandered…
The challenge this week is 100 triple kicks. I challenge you to perform a three-point consecutive kicking combo: Front Kick, Side Kick, and Back Kick. Perform this consecutive combo with the same leg without placing your leg back on the ground to restabilize. Every kick MUST be above the belt. Move from kick to chamber…
It’s time to begin another week. This week, I want you to focus on your hand techniques. When you load your strikes or blocks, be sure you are fully loading everything. Don’t take shortcuts in training; it will get faster with proper practice. For your blocks (defense techniques), remember they should twist into place. Pay…
Maintain regular and constant practice. The fourth attitude requirement of Tang Soo Do is to “maintain regular and constant practice.” The Founder of Tang Soo Do (formally Soo Back Do/Mu Duk Kwan), Hwang Kee, said “Where there is preparation, there is no fear.” Kee is speaking about consistency. Preparation requires a consistent approach and practice…
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