The Importance of Ongoing Training Instructors not only teach, but they also commit to ongoing training. This is essential for their development as martial artists and educators. Training is crucial, and it is not just about physical fitness. It’s about maintaining the skills necessary to teach effectively.  Private Classes One way instructors train is through…

In a previous post, I wrote about what a McDojo is. After publishing it, I thought it might be good to also tell you what a good martial arts school has in my opinion. So here you go! 1. Qualified Instructors The foundation of any great martial arts school is its instructors. Look for schools…

So, you’ve been watching some YouTube videos and they keep talking about McDojos. They talk about it like it’s some sort of villain of the martial arts community. So, that begs the question… What’s a McDojo and Why Is It Bad? Simply put, a McDojo is bad because it’s simply a scam. They have that…

The short answer is: Yes. But not in the way you think. In fact, in my experience many Taekwondo students will be quite annoyed to hear that they’re studying a mixed martial art What is MMA? First, let’s discuss what I mean when I say the term MMA. MMA is a martial art that is…

So, you’ve been training for a year and you love it. Every single part of it is amazing to you. In fact, you’re actually considering becoming a taekwondo instructor. It seems like a cool job, but how do you know you should become one? Well, just like any other job, being a taekwondo instructor requires…

It’s testing day! Excited? Nervous? Both? It’s certainly normal to be both. You’ll be standing in front of a panel of instructors, grading your performance. But they’re not your instructors today. Today, they’re your examiners. I’ve written a bit about examiners and what testings can be like, but here is what it’s like to be…

In all my time as an instructor I’ve had many good days and many stressful days. As is normal in the teaching profession, I’m told. I have to say though, one of the most stressful days was the first day of teaching. I’ve been teaching Tae Kwon Do for over 10 years for multiple schools,…

In the world of Tae Kwon Do, the journey toward mastery is a long and fulfilling process. Among the many milestones practitioners can achieve, the black belt stands out as a symbol of skill and dedication. Achieving a black belt is a remarkable achievement for anyone, and is something to be proud of! A black…

Training in martial arts is so hard! You know what makes it easier? A good Tae Kwon Do instructor! But what makes a good Tae Kwon Do instructor? Is it the trophies? The belts? The number of students? This is a question that I find many people have at some point in their martial arts…

Let’s face it; board breaking is intimidating! Honestly, it’s one of the sections I frequently see students struggle in during their next belt test. Think about it this way, many students have done it before you. That means it’s humanly possible, right? If it’s humanly possible than you can probably do it too. Why am…