In almost every single Taekwondo school forms are practiced. They are an essential part of the taekwondo syllabus. However, in some schools they may be more or less emphasized and the purpose of training is slightly different. Here are a few examples. In a Taekwondo school or club that is heavily focused on competitive sparring... Read more »
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10 Tips to earn your Black Belt
The primary goal of any beginner or intermediate student of karate is usually to attain the coveted black belt. The black belt represents technical excellence, high ethical standards and the ability of a student to endure a strict and rigorous training regimen. To those "in the know" people with black belts are seen as being... Read more »
Why a Dad trains in the martial arts with his family
What does becoming a Dragon Gym Black Belt mean to you? By John R. It has always been a goal of mine to achieve a Black Belt in Martial Arts. Why? To develop discipline & focus- Our training requires discipline and focus, which carries over into the rest of my day-to-day interactions. I find I... Read more »
Martial Arts Malvern Pa - Taekwondo, Hapkido, Karate
Why do Martial Artists Break Board and Bricks? Somnath Sikdar, a lifelong practitioner of Martial Arts, Malvern resident offers a demonstration of a 5-cinder block break. There are many reasons and benefits for the martial arts practitioner to practice and demonstrate breaking techniques. These include: Measuring or testing the force of various strikes: Punches, open... Read more »
