Erica Linthorst “Next Hemisphere Over: the WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships”
A member of Team USA evaluates the event and reflects on the value of competition.

Matteo Urella- “Look at how far you have come.”
Dr. AnnMaria De Mars A highly successful businesswoman and Judoka, discusses her philosophy of life.

Michael Mershad- “Forms of the Future? Hybrid Forms© are changing the game!”
Innovative Hybrid Forms are designed to develop better sparring, board-breaking, and self-defense skills.

David J. Moore- “Jino Kang: Making it Personal”
This accomplished martial artist writes, directs and stars in
action-packed films that focus on a person’s ability to change.

Brenda Sell – “Champion Strategies (Part Two)”
Sr. Grandmaster Sell shares champion strategies for forms and sparring competition.

Doug Cook- “The Bones of Tae Kwon Do”
Even as the innovations of sport Tae Kwon Do are introduced, certain fundamental skills, rituals and doctrines should remain.

Daniel Finley- “The Night that Changed My Life”
An automobile accident temporarily interrupts a young man’s martial arts dream.

Joel Kupfersmid- “I’ve Thrown My Attacker. Now What?”
The author explains several techniques to follow up a throw.

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Nathan Lubow–”What It Means to Earn My 1st Degree Black Belt”
A newly promoted black belt tells his inspirational story.

Chris Marquez-”Knife Control Advantage with San-Jitsu’s ‘Hornet’s Loop’”
San-Jitsu’s “Hornet’s Loop” allows the practitioner to maintain weapon control and avoid disarmament.

Dale Miller-”What is Choi Kwang Do and Why Should You Care?”
Th e author explains the creation of CKD and the problems it adresses.

Steven Ronai- “Million Dollar Martial Artist?”
Yung Woo Hwang practices the Tae Kwon Do Code on the reality show Survivor.

Dom Franco- Carl Van Roon: An Evolving Martial Artist:
This New Zealander’s life has been a journey from individual
accomplishments to sharing his experiences and skills with others.

Marshall Gagne “Wonkumdo”
Sword training in this system incorporates movements based on the Korean alphabet.

Vickie Hornback–”A Community United”
This successful model of coordinating with local law enforcment to educate the public regaring self-defense can be followed by martial arts schools in other communities.

Guy Larke “Korean Arts with a Japanese Twist and a Western Mind”
A martial artist with eclectic training works to avoid politics and spread his style.

Robert Sledge “White Belt Again”
Becoming a white belt again is challenging and scary, but in life as in martial arts, starting something new can be rewarding.

“Conversations with Master Dr. Ron Shane on the Art and Practice of DO”(continued)
Dr.Shane discusses ITF patterns as one of the best ways of circulating chi in the body.

Del McLaughlin “Rui Bragança: After Baku, Rio Beckons”
Portuguese champion Rui Bragança discusses his recent success and his plans for Rio.

Paul Brailer “Criptaedo: Empowering the Disabled”
The author explains how his martial arts journey began and how he works to empower those with disabilities.

Susan Griego Oconnor “Yoga for the Martial Artist”
Practicing a simple Yoga pose confers surprising benefi ts.

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Art and the Way – A Journey of Two Brothers to become
ITF Taekwon-Do Masters by Robert Greeff
A story about the legacy and journey of two brothers who were the first 7th
degree Masters in the history of ITF Taekwon-Do of Southern Africa

Relentless Empowerment by Master Christina Bayley
From the age of 6, to opening my own school, to winning the Toughman
boxing tournament at the age of 35. Be committed and be in the present.

The Ugbolue Family Participate in a Kwon’s Taekwondo
Zoom Class with Grandmaster Young A. Kwon
A family’s story on learning through ZOOM classes. Master Ugbolue, her
husband, and children ages 6 & 10 share their experiences and dedication

Reminiscing Fondly About My Days with General Choi
Hong Hi by ITF President Prof Ri Yong Son
Following his path and my amazing journey with him

White Belt by Todd C. Jonas
The memorable day you tie your black belt around you
is a great time to remember where you began.

Martial Arts in the 21st Century by David “Sensei” Stainko
Keep traditions or go modern? You must first understand
techniques from Masters that came before you.

Columns
Little Tigers Series / Respect
Little Tigers Series / Confidence
Dr. Paul Rhyu / Why do we get dizzy after exercise?
Little Dragons Magical Corner / Heart Reflections
Heart to Heart / A Letter to the Readers
Departments
Publisher’s Page
News
Just For Kicks Cartoon by Mark Buckwalter
Goodwill Tour Anthems
Martial Arts Directory

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Scott Stuart DiSpirito – Homage to a Hero
The author recounts what Grandmaster Chun has taught him.

Samuel Kwok – Chi Sau, The Heart of Wing Chun
The author provides insight into Wing Chun and how Chi Sau is at the heart of it.

Shelly Gordon – Third Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do Becomes
First to Undergo Focal Therapy in the US for Prostate Cancer
Jeff Nelson took charge of his health and took advantage of an innovative medical procedure for prostate cancer.

Matt Numrich – Your Secret Self-Defense Sequence
Everyone should have their own sequence of defensive moves that they can unleash at a moment’s notice.

Josh Horne – Keep on Kicking, Everyone
Sifu Horne started his life in martial arts humbly and has made it his mission to give back.

Lisa Bustamante – The Artistry of Robert E. Henry
The author celebrates the many accomplishments of Robert Henry.

Masoud Khyavi – Invent the Technique, Take Advantage of It
We should invent techniques for ourselves that we can use at opportune moments

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Brett Schneider- The Physics of Taekwondo
Small town girl makes good! How Zee James from Tupelo, Mississippi came to be on JEOPARDY! reading clues about physics while punching and kicking and generally looking like a badass.

Kevin Manwell- Second Chance for a First Start
Journey of a family man starting Taekwondo as a student, to being an owner and head instructor of a school.

Linda Bustamante Padron- Little Dragons Magical Corner
Eight ways to help you discover your area of strengths and capitalize on them.

Kathrin Sumpter- CEBU
Team USA Represents In World Stick Fighting Competition.

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