Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art focused primarily on striking and kicking techniques, movement, timing, and practical fighting skills. Modern Taekwondo places strong emphasis on kicking techniques, but also includes hand strikes, blocks, footwork, body movement, defensive techniques, and close-range applications. Training methods vary between organizations and schools, with different approaches to sparring, forms, … Read more

My First Belt Test

I still remember my first belt test. I had been training for several months, and I was excited, but I was also really nervous. Training during normal classes felt one way, but being tested in front of instructors felt completely different. During the weeks before the test, I practiced almost every day. I worked on … Read more

Three Years Ago I Walked Into the Dojang

Three years ago I stepped into the training hall for the first time. I was only 17 years old and curious about what I would meet. I did not know anyone there. I did not know how to kick, punch, or even bow the right way. Everything was new to me. I remember standing near … Read more