The Won-Hyo Skull Chug Challenge
In 661 AD, a man named Sol-Sedang was traveling to China when a bad storm broke out. He and his travel partner took shelter in what they perceived was a cave. During the night, he [...]
Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Your sparring equipment is used to protect your [insert body part here]
Your instructor has asked you to put your gear on. It’s about to go down! For many students, the best part of your day is about to happen. Sparring! You throw on your foot gear [...]
Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Those who attack you in the streets are untrained
We, as martial artists, are trained to never initiate a fight. Only use our skills for “good” and self-defense. Many martial arts styles have a code of conduct, or a set of tenets, or an [...]
Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Taekwondo is an ancient martial art
When I began my Taekwondo training in the early nineties, it was told to me that Taekwondo was developed in 1955 by General Choi Hong-Hi. The answer was pretty straight forward, and I didn’t ask [...]
Annual Awards Banquet Winners – 2021
Congratulations to our award winners from Friday Evening, December 3rd ! Most Improved Student of the Year: Julian Hernandez Assistant Instructor of the Year: Jose Hernandez Black Belt of the Year: Emily Bronish Student [...]
Myths and Misconceptions of Martial Arts: Sport Martial Arts and Traditional Martial Arts are the same
What’s the difference between a “sport” martial art and a “traditional” martial art? They both use much of the same techniques, right? And what about those traditional arts that also compete? Which category should those [...]