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Meditation of the Week: Humility

“Humility is to make a right estimate of one’s self. It is not humility for a man to think less of himself than he ought, though it might rather puzzle him to do that.” ~ Charles Spurgeon There is humility in recognizing the gifts and talents God has innately placed and developed in you. Practicing…

SOAR Challenge: Front Kick

Challenge Rules – Due Date: 30 June Ahp Cha Ki: There are three parts to every kick: the chamber, extension, and rechamber. Lift your knee to the desired kicking height, extend the leg with a plexed foot position (pointed foot with toes back), and then pull the foot back just as fast. Soar weekly challenge…

Soar Training: Ho Sin Sul

Ho Sin Sul is Korean for self-defense. This week we will shift our focus to close-quarters defense from grabs and clinches. There are many ways to escape from various attacks, and we will begin reviewing some of those options. It is common for these defense techniques to end with a throw or counter joint lock, so…

Meditation of the Week – Self Control

“A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” Proverbs 25:28 Gichin Funakoshi, the famed father of modern karate, repeatedly pointed out that the first purpose in pursuing a martial art is the nurturing of a sublime spirit and a spirit of humility. Character and the “why-I-do-this” motivation is key to all…

Soar Challenge: Nonstop Hyungs (One More Time!)

Your challenge this week is to complete all your forms in order, in one go, and with no breaks. Complete this cycle at least FIVE times this week. TIPS: 1) Don’t Rush. 2) Execute clean technique (TDT*). 3) Focus on foot placement and weight. 4) Begin and end in the same spot. • Sahju Jirugi•…

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