Posts By: Somnath Sikdar

Snippet from our lunchtime Taekwondo Class

Master Somnath makes it look so easy! As intended, any good lesson should be as simple as possible. We are fortunate to have instructors who can actively participate in class, not just talk the talk, but also walk the walk. Lets hope no one ever catches this reverse jumping roundhouse kick!!!

How to Simplify Muay Thai Sparring

You’ve trained for some time now. Hitting pads with your coach or a partner, pounding the heavy bag like it made fun of your Mom and round after round of shadow boxing and cardio has you one with your skills and ready for the next challenge, sparring. If you’re like most people you have a... Read more »

Courtesy in Martial Arts

Last week, on Friday, my wife and I went out to lunch.  This is a typical ritual for us.  By the end of the week things are winding down at the gym and I can spare a few hours during the day to have lunch with her and my daughter.  She had a morning appointment... Read more »

The Skill of Perseverance

" When you have the drive to keep going despite the challenges of disappointment and adversity, you have the ability to accomplish great things." - Max Weiman As it goes with the Martial Arts‬, or physical training in general, you have to stick with the plan and trust the process through the plateaus. Martial Arts... Read more »