When people ask me what taekwondo has given me after three years, they usually expect me to talk about kicking higher or moving faster. Those things are true, but they are only part of the story. The biggest change has been my body. When I started, I got tired quickly. Running during warm-ups felt hard, … Read more
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 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