The theory of power, Taekwon-Do training secrets and breaking techniques Thesis Jack de Smit The Encyclopedia written by Founder General Choi Hong Hi provides an explanation of the key skills required to apply 100% of…

Strengthening the Family Bond Through Taekwon-Do Thesis for VII Dan Ken MacKenzie , Canada Some of the most common reasons that one chooses to join Taekwon-Do include the desire to learn self-defense, become more physically…

To achieve a black belt in any martial art is a great achievement. And the day of the grading itself is something you will remember for your entire life. You have already put in years of dedicated practice toward obtaining the required standard, but the last six months leading up to the grading are the most critical. I have seen many people come from nowhere to amazing in 6 months, through systematic, organised training. This e-book will show you how to do it.

Taekwon-Do was developed in the 1940’s as a method of hand to hand combat training for soldiers, all of whom were male, so it is somewhat understandable that it has an overall male focus. However, since most schools have female students as well as male, it is important for us, as instructors, and for the ITF as an organization, to acknowledge where bias exists in our martial art and take steps to address it.

A martial student stretches to improve his/her flexibility. Improved flexibility means better technique, increased power and more enjoyment in training. Correct stretching also provides many health benefits.