Education

Grandmaster Charles E. Sereff

The Importance of Understanding Differences between Natural Visuospatial Ability and Adjusting to Virtual Reality(VR) Cognitive Experiences

In 1993 I was commissioned by Taekwondo (TKD) Grandmaster Charles E. Sereff of the U.S. ITF Headquarters located in Broomfield, Colorado to make a larger than life size (1.25) statue of him in bronze. He requested the sculpture demonstrating his well-known “Knife-Strike” movement in the martial...

The Honest Artist

An Authentic Advantage As we reach our limits during training, we move honestly. Our carefully constructed techniques crumble, revealing our true tendencies and instincts. This isn't failure – it's a lesson towards authentic expression.  Let your hard work be visible in these moments. Observing this in training:...

Conscious Breathing

Foundations of Self-Mastery Are you breathing correctly? Or do you even give it a thought?  Don’t obsess over hand positions and foot placement if you're ignoring powerful tools like breathwork.  This oversight may cost you everything!  Breath can be power, endurance, mental clarity, and much more. Breath...

Beyond Techniques:

Artful Presence Developed in Martial Arts The battle begins within, well before any technique.  The anxiety of taking that first step can persist until you eventually find calm, or relaxation.  Do you feel it? I did - not knowing what I was stepping into but knowing...

The role of Taekwondo in child development and education

Taekwondo is much more than a form of physical exercise. It is a comprehensive practice that nurtures a child’s body, mind, and spirit. The impact it has on a child’s development and education can be profound, fostering not only physical abilities but also emotional, cognitive,...

7 Steps to Getting New Taekwondo Students

Unlocking the Dojang: Marketing Strategies for Your New Taekwondo Location Opening a new branch for a Taekwondo school can be an exciting but challenging endeavor. In a Reddit thread discussing the best ways to attract new students, various users shared their experiences and insights on effective...

How to Boost Student Enrollment in Your Taekwondo Dojang School

Success of a martial arts school depends on the number of students enrolled for training. A well-equipped facility and highly skilled Taekwondo instructors are important, but it's the students' interest that really matters. Keeping the student enrollment numbers high is a challenge faced by many...