Over the years as both a martial arts instructor and trainee, I’ve learned many valuable lessons to help my students learn martial arts, feel great, and ultimately be the best version of themselves. However, I think one lesson—possibly stands above all the rest. It’s NOT a lesson about techniques, self-defense tactics, how to get strong... Read more »
Posts By: Somnath Sikdar
Taekwondo and Hapkido Classes in Exton PA
Father and Son Team shows that martial arts is for the family http://www.dragongym.com/adult-martial-arts/ - 610-363-7575 Here are two exton martial arts students, a father and son team, speaking about their training experience with taekwondo and hapkido over the last several years. It is interesting to hear how the training has enhanced their relationship. It is... Read more »
Martial Arts Training, Stretching and DOMS
Good Morning, Some tactical advice for you this morning. Recently, Lonnie Beck and I surveyed our Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing and Adult Martial Arts (Taekwondo and Hapkido) students. One of the questions asked what else folks would like to be doing in classes. Many students asked that we do more stretching, both before and... Read more »
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes in Exton, PA
Some pictures and videos from the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA. At the Dragon Gym we teach BJJ classes for both kids and adults. The program is run by Chris Taylor and classes are taught by Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. We also train under the auspices of... Read more »
Reflections on Martial Arts Preparation
Students in our martial arts program have belt tests coming up soon. But, I think this is still relavent to all of our students even though many of you don't have "belt testing". There are still periodic tests and milestones to your training, and this is applicable. Even though you may not be going through... Read more »
