Developing Courage and Community through Martial Arts
What does it take to be “Brother”? ***Just to clarify: This post is using the single term “Brother” to illustrate the interpersonal relationship between those who are very close to each other. This does INCLUDE the females that are within the group, which just sounds wrong calling the “Sis” or “Sister” as I wasn’t raised […]
I see myself as a martial arts teacher that hasn’t gone completely into the commercialized version of the industry. Teaching first, making money second. When life changed a year ago, I had to create something new. Part of that change has been to move away from security work and pursue a different management oriented route.This […]
With the aid of 4th Dan Instructor, Russell Chapman, here’s a brief insight into Haidong Gumdo stances as taught within WTMA Haidong Gumdo. Please note that the lecture discusses the textbook version of the stances (because Instructor Chapman can do them) but it is more important (in Master Frankovich’s opinion) that the “intent” behind the […]
There is a Ssangsu Baldo-chaggum 1-12 video update in the Chodan material. The link doesn’t look different but it takes you to the new video. Message me if you’ve forgotten the password.
So, you find yourself spending more time by yourself or with your immediate family. How’s that going? Hopefully you are healthy and safe. That said, how much are you missing people that you didn’t realize you’d miss? This is the whole “don’t know what you have until it’s gone” thing. It does give you an […]
The World is all messed up! Things have changed greatly over the past few weeks. Quite a bit has not been good. This can wreak havoc on the emotions and stability of a person’s temperament. I’ve seen a great number of martial arts schools take to online classes and training workouts. This is a great […]
Last weekend I had the fortune of attending one of the Las Vegas Golden Knights home hockey games. It was an awesome experience. The atmosphere was an energetic party with concentrated observation of the game. No scoring chance happened without roaring cheers. Our host had commented that the city was really taking to having the team […]
Due to the current and expected snow plus put roads already, the school is closed tonight. Stay safe! See you next year?
With the holidays coming up, the school will be closed Monday-Wednesday next week but there will be classes next Thursday! Enjoy your break!
It’s official! Just got the completed lease renewal. We’ve got another there years in this location! Now it’s that this is complete, it is time to recruit me students and welcome those returning from an absence. We’ve got plenty of foot space and class times to allow many more students to join us. Please like, […]
What is the average age of the students in the school that you attend? Why is that? This has come up in conversation a few times over the past month. It gave me the recognition that I can only count less than 10 black belts and instructors who started with (or just ahead of) me […]
Getting ready to test for their 7th Gup Green belt. Taeguek Ee jang One-steps
Pregnant Martial Artist When I became pregnant in December 2018, it never occurred to me to quit martial arts. Why would I quit? I’ve been doing martial arts straight since the summer of 2013 with very few breaks. Pregnancy wasn’t about to change that! But there were times during my pregnancy where I took breaks. […]
How hard are you working toward you goals? Are you still interested in those goals? Are you able to push through the “daily grind” to keep working for your goals? Is it time to change things up? Pursue new goals? Currently, my school doesn’t have “kid’s classes” as I know that I don’t have the […]
Students preparing for Dan Testing must have the Dan Application and fees turned in by October 5th.
I had the fortune to be included in the August 2019 Sword Experience blog. They asked instructors to write up a small piece discussing the events. https://swordxp.com/musketeer-highlights-for-august-2019/
The Tuesday classes are now back to the regular schedule! Tuesday & Thursday classes are… 6:00pm – Pine Tree Taekwondo (Beginning students 6:00 – 6:30) 7:00pm – White Tiger Haidong Gumdo
#schedule-change Tuesdays (from August 1st until Labor day weekend) Open floor from 6:00-7:30 Regular classes will resume in September.
Understanding that not every person or body is the same and helping to work through that. The love and passion you and your students have. The geekiness we can all be. You allow your students to be their own person.
