Posts Tagged: hapkido

Age-Specific Kids Martial Arts - The science and psychology behind SKILLZ | Exton, West Chester, Downingtown Martial Arts

The science and psychology behind SKILLZ (Age Specific Martial Arts for Children) By Master Melody Shuman   When I started martial arts in 1987 as an 11-year old, things were very different. Kids and adults trained side-by-side, and everyone tested on the same material for their belt regardless of age. Needless to say, kids usually... Read more »

Age-Specific Martial Arts for Children - The Science & Psychology Behind SKILLZ(TM)

Check out the blog post below from my good friend and colleague Master Melody Shuman.   Here experience as young student in martial arts in very similar to my own.  We both started in traditional Korean martial arts systems coincidently in 1987!  When I first started at Dragon Gym almost 30 years ago, both kids... Read more »

Martial Arts in West Chester Pa | Dragon Gym Tae Kwon Do

• WHY STUDY THE MARTIAL ARTS? Many students begin their study of Martial Arts with the thought of getting into better physical condition or as a means of self-defense. However as you progress you will discover that the physical demands, the mental concentration, and the self discipline required to totally master these art forms will... Read more »

Martial Arts Classes - Tae Kwon Do, Korean Karate, Hapkido

  Frequently Asked Questions about Martial Arts Classes Training The Dragon Gym Martial Arts Classes FAQ Do I need any prior experience? Nope! Our Martial Arts Classes program is completely progressive – meaning we teach you exactly everything need to know in order to safely and effectively train Martial Arts Classes. We take great pride... Read more »

Some further insight on what being a "Good" Martial Arts Student means

The other day, my friend Charlie Cottone of 8 Limbs Muay Thai in West Philly put up a really great post about what it means to be a good Muay Thai Student.  Check it out at the link below: http://www.8limbsacademy.com/a-good-student/ I'm going to slightly modify then elaborate on some of the questions he posed when... Read more »