Category: Martial Art Training
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Embrace the Suck
When I was in second grade, we moved to a new school district. Nobody in my class knew me. The teacher didn’t know me. We might even have had a student teacher. I don’t remember. One day we were doing science, a rare treat in this county school. I was good at science. I read…
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Skill versus Exercise
One of the things that I really like about martial art training is that is doesn’t always seem like exercise. It’s interesting and challenging, but fun at the same time. I hated gym class in school because there was always a (seemingly) endless list of exercises to do, push-ups, sit-ups, etc. with no real payoff.…
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One of many…
One of the things that sets Kuk Sool and all of the WKSA schools apart from other martial arts and associations is that every school owner has an instructor to whom he or she is accountable. Ultimately, our founder is the authority. We all answer to, and have access to, him. That’s another thing that…
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Fighting
Lots of martial artists, especially around East Central Indiana are often referred to as “Fighters”. It is usually used as a term of respect. That said, despite my rough looks, there aren’t many who know me that would call me a Fighter. I’ve always done everything I could to avoid fighting, whether physical, verbal, or…
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Recent article in Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304096104579238513841073856
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Kuk Sool Gung: Traditional Korean Archery
https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=512664812134913
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Tai Chi, Cardio Kickboxing, Cross Training, Yoga, and other Distractions
I am sometimes contacted by people who want to learn something very specific: say, tai chi, yoga or cardio-kickboxing. I have done these activities in the past, but I don’t teach them. Not because they don’t have benefits. They do. Strength training, cardio-vascular work, and the rest all have their place. I have problems with…
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Training Notes
These are just some notes and interpretations from the past six months of training. If they help you, cool. If you disagree or would like to expand on anything, feel free to do that in the comments. Discussion is always welcome. Don’t use the body to power strikes. Keep stance and body still like…
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Americanized
Have you ever hear someone use the word “Americanized” as an insult? Maybe not directly, but in an insulting way? I have, and it’s getting harder for me to keep quiet about it when it happens. Here’s why. When someone laments the “Americanization” of something, they are speaking from a culturally conservative point of view.…
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Fifty Shades of Goals
Nothing titillating here. Just the title. Sorry. This time of year, I usually write something about goal setting, Black Belt Mind, etc. This year though I wanted to do something completely different. I want to be very open and honest and share some of my goals with you. As an exercise, I want to share…