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Not So Tough
I found this photo of myself from around the time of my first karate school... I was a brand new black belt...I was young....and under a lot of pressure to be "tough." Most of my female comrades can understand...in a mainly male dominated field....you couldn't even gain... 21Feb
Grand Master Low Koon Lin (1927 – 2024) Malaysian Taekwon-Do Pioneer: A Tribute
On December 21, 2024, we remember Grand Master Low Koon Lin, who passed away at the age of 97. He was not only a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, but also a pioneer in the Taekwon-Do community, a title he held with great pride and... 15Jan
How Statues of General Choi Are Funding Critical Research and Education
How Statues of General Choi Are Funding Critical Research and Education In a post-COVID world, the cognitive and emotional development of K-12 students has become an urgent concern. Research highlights significant declines in critical skills such as verbal reasoning, memory, and flexible thinking among students—a troubling... 20Nov
Dr. Theresa Ferg, Artist, Educator, and Researcher Recounts Her Experience Meeting and Sculpting General Choi
Dr. Theresa Ferg, owner of the Gallery San Isabel in Pueblo, Colorado, is a talented artist and passionate advocate for Taekwondo. Her work spans decades and includes commissioned sculptures that capture the likeness of some truly remarkable individuals. One of the most fascinating commissions in... 03Oct
Martial arts and the knowledge in self- defense
The origins of self- defense have their roots in the most basic forms of fighting which have developed throughout the world, independently from one another. This hypothesis has been confirmed by archaeological research which were done in various parts of the world. There almost isn't... 03Oct
A Tribute to Takayuki Kubota: An analysis of his legacy to the martial arts community
Takayuki Kubota is in the martial arts community was better known under the simple name Tak. That simple and everyone’s endearing name, by which everyone called him due to its simplicity, for many, did not at all reveal that an exceptional master... 10Jul
BJJ vs. Taekwondo: Contrasting Martial Arts Techniques and Philosophies By Elite Sports.
In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), various disciplines, techniques, theories, and strengths come together to form a comprehensive fighting system. Among these, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Taekwondo stand out due to their unique approaches and core techniques. While fundamentally different, these two martial... 10Jul
Synergies of Taekwondo and BJJ in Combat By Elite sports.
elitesports.com In the realm of martial arts, the integration of Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) creates a formidable synergy that enhances a fighter's effectiveness in combat. In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), various disciplines, techniques, theories, and strengths come... 03Jul




