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How To Train Footwork
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Taking the Initiative
Initiative is all about taking charge. An initiative is the first in a series of actions. Initiative can also mean a personal quality that shows a willingness to get things done and take responsibility. An initiative is the start of something, with the hope that it...
The Night Before the Tournament
Get the evening before the competition right. Here are just a few pointers that we give to our competitors before national / regional competitions.
Losing Round 1 Sucks!
Have you ever gone to a tournament, or seen your young students go to a tournament and you’ve lost in the first round? It can be particularly tough when it’s your very first event.
What’s the Perfect age to Start Training in Taekwon-Do
People frequently ask ‘Am I too old to start?’or ’Is she too young to start?’ or ‘Is this a good activity for X year olds?’. As is so often the case, I find myself thinking and often saying “it depends”.
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES IN TRAINING. TRAIN IMPERFECTIONS ALSO
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES IN TRAINING. TRAIN IMPERFECTIONS ALSO.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀_______________________________________⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Once a good foundation has been built in any sport techniques, it's important to include...
Praise – A Commonly Misunderstood Tool In Coaching ¦ 3 Ways To Improve Your Use Of Praise
Praise - A Commonly Misunderstood Tool In Coaching ¦ 3 Ways To Improve Your Use Of Praise Having recently completed my thesis for a Masters in Education, I have a few points to share on the idea of praise. Praise is a very effective tool but is quite often misused....
3 Myths Some TKD Black Belts Still Believe
3 Myths Some TKD Black Belts Still Believe - Are you one? Taekwon-Do training is all about technique In the grand scheme of things, technique makes up for only a portion of the overall performance. There are a lot of variables which need to be in place for any...
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