by richieforde | Nov 13, 2019 | Blog
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by midwesttkd | Nov 7, 2019 | Blog, Philosophy, Psychology, Sparring Games
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...
by midwesttkd | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog, Psychology
The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win Fielding Yost (adapted) Normally when we’re talking about preparation we’re talking about the weeks and months that lead up to the significant event. We talk about the dedication, sacrifices,...
by midwesttkd | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, Philosophy, Rules
Boy it sucks to lose in the first round… 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. Your parents got up early, you’d your...
by midwesttkd | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog, Coaching Styles, Communication, Philosophy, Psychology
What’s the Perfect age to Start Training in Taekwon-Do As an instructor, every September I receive phone calls and messages from prospective students (some years more than others!). One of the questions they most commonly ask before the usual ‘where exactly are you...
by richieforde | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Coaching Styles, Philosophy
EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES IN TRAINING. TRAIN IMPERFECTIONS ALSO.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀_______________________________________⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Once a good foundation has been built in any sport techniques, it’s important to include...
