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Kickin’ It Blog
Author: Master Newhall
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“I’m a white belt getting ready for my yellow belt test. How much should I train?” Well, ideally your instructor should only be willing to test you if they think you can pass. I can’t say I know any (competent) instructor who would test someone they don’t think could pass the test. Does that mean…
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Ok, so I’m going to clarify something. You can’t float if you meditate. That’s not a thing (at least as far as I know), but it is real. There are lots of ways to do it, but here is a basic one that many martial arts schools practice. Personally, I like to do this at…
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How much should a student train for their black belt test? That answer is easy. Hard. You should train hard. A black belt test (or at least a good one) is difficult. It’s designed to be that way. A black belt test isn’t just about demonstrating your knowledge, it’s also about testing your endurance, both…
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My instructor uses a bunch of Korean terms in class, but what do they mean? I’ve found in my time in Tae Kwon Do that lots of students come in to Tae Kwon Do and are very confused by the number of words that their instructors use. I often catch myself using Tae Kwon Do…
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Recently I was watching Cobra Kai (yes, I know. sigh. It’s a guilty pleasure of mine) and they talk about Tang Soo Do and how the Cobra Kai school is based on Tang Soo Do, instead of Karate. Even though it calls itself a karate school. (Fun fact: viewers get a hint of this in…
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If Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, does that mean someone needs to know Korean? No, you don’t need to know Korean. Or at least probably not. It can be helpful though! Here are 5 reasons why you should learn Korean! Universal Vocabulary! For one thing, the terms for techniques and forms for…
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Well that’s a complicated question that deserves a thorough answer. In short, it’s a yes and no question. Books can be very helpful for learning martial arts, but they’re not for a beginner and definitely don’t replace proper lessons with a trained instructor. Even this blog, though I strive to give you the best knowledge…
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Martial arts are a diverse and complicated culture with many different types. Even in Tae kwon do there are a few different styles. So how do you know if a school is “legit”? Martial arts is complicated and every school is different. The real question you want to ask is “what do I want to…
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