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Cynthia Rothrock: The Queen Still Reigns Supreme
What’s martial arts film star Cynthia Rothrock been up to lately? Read this article to find out.

Tukkong Military Arts
Lessons from the Korean Special Forces. Master Joshua Paszkiewicz explains why and how this martial arts system was created

How Important is Your Martial Arts History?
You need to know where you came from in order to fully understand where you’re going in martial arts. Author Christopher Bashaw encourages martial artists to find out about their martial arts lineage.

The Tenth Anniversary of General Choi’s Passing
Dr. Ron Shane, Master of the Energy Arts and Sixth Degree ITF Black Belt, urges Taekwondo
practitioners the world over not to forget about the teachings of General Choi or the importance
of the “Do” in Taekwondo.

TaeKwon’s Daily Dozen
Master Dan Perry shares the twelve principles of power

Dan Bong Sul: The Short Stick Weapon of Hapkido
When ancient noblemen had to travel long distances, they often encountered various threats. The need for a self defense technique using the short stick arose from these threats.

Gochujang – Korean Red Pepper Paste
Made from dried red peppers, salt, water, fermented soybeans, and sweet rice powder, gochujang
is the required ingredient in several casseroles and side dishes of Korean cuisine.

Recipe: Bibimbap (Rice Mixed with Vegetables and Beef )
It is said that this dish came from the customs of memorial services and rural villages. Bibimbap is very
easy to prepare, just mixing together cooked white rice with various vegetables, namul and red pepper
paste (gochujang).

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WARRIOR WISDOM: Warrior Intuition
The Invisible Art of Self-Defense. “Listening to your intuition and acting according to what it tells you, is not a natural thing for most people.”

Taking TKD to School
“I believe you cannot truly call yourself a Taekwondo Master if you are not willing to give back to your local community, and to the community at large…”

WOMAN OF TIMES: Calling on Elvis
“Elvis has left the building.” Elvis may have left, but he wasn’t done with Denver

THE ENLIGHTENED MIND: Beyond the Battle
“The real opponent we all must someday face in our martial arts training is ourselves.”

From My Heart
Born to a family that did not want her, Tae Yun Kim survived the Korean War because of the bravery and selflessness of American soldiers. Decades later she finally has a chance to honor the men that were willing to sacrifice everything for her protection.

Safety Built on Legacy
Sean and Denise Farrell are working to make men and women in New Mexico safer by teaching them the skills and techniques to prevent a sexual assault from happening. So far it has been a huge success.

Brains & Brawn
When it comes to college Tae Kwon Do programs in the United States, the Northeast might be the cream of the crop.

The Art of High Level Tae Kwon Do Training
Master Seth Wilson wants to make sure that all the athletes at Ko’s Black Belt Academy have a chance to compete at the highest levels of Tae Kwon Do. For one of his prized pupils the goal of competing at the Olympics is attainable with consistent effort and persistence over the next few years.

Taekwondo for Everyone
Joan Cather supports special needs children by teaching them Tae Kwon Do

Taking TKD to School
GM Jung Hoon Kim has made a difference by bringing Tae Kwon Do into public schools

Writing to Remember Korea’s Rich History
Luciano Iriarte’s passion for Korean history motivated him to write a book about the subject.

THE THROWDOWN
Ken MacKenzie on the “Essentials of Hapkido.”

Empowering Today’s Youth
Jennifer & John Salama have turned their passion for Tae Kwon Do into a program that helps young people in Atlanta.

ITALY: Passion for Excellence
Pietro Di Rauso’s instinctive desire to compete has led him to compete in Tae Kwon Do.

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HEART TO HEART:
The Lasting Impact of Martial Arts Training

A Soft Look
Revisiting Tetsugen Eric Heintz The Buddhist Priest

THE ENLIGHTENED MIND: Calming Waters

Ancient Training in a modern World
The traditional training methods of Great Grandmaster Dr. tae Yun Kim

Martial Inheritance
Trained by his father, join Master Eric Kovaleski’s journey to becoming the current President of the International Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan Association and part coordinator of the First World Tang Soo Do Championships to be held in August of 2014

Korean Kung Fu
Passed down from the Chinese, Korean Kung Fu preserves the tradition of the martial art through a study of its past.

Pekiti Tirsia Kali
Dr. Grant Smith’s overview on a true fighting system from the Philippines

House of Inner Strength
A View of the Art of Gohshinkan Ryu

Improving Core Strength for Martial Artists
Develop your core muscles/improve your Taekwondo technique!

SONGHAM TAEKWONDO:Tradition Meets the Future in PortugalPedro Tanger of
Lisbon, Portugal, transitions from full-time lawyer to full-time school owner

SOUTH KOREA:
1st Mulympics 61 Nations Compete in the 1st Mulympics in Pyeong-Chang, South Korea

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The ITF Championships
Take a look at some great photos from the latest ITF Championships held
September 2011 in Pyongyang, North Korea.

The 2011 Super Summer International Korean Martial Arts Seminar
Check out who attended Chief Master Robert Ott’s renowned seminar this
year and get exclusive photos of masters and grandmasters in action.

TKDT 2011 Hall of Fame
Learn about the 2011 inductees of the prestigious TaeKwonDo Times Hall of Fame.

Elucidating the Do: Advanced Training Strategies
Dr. Ron Shane expands on General Choi’s theory of mental training and
shows specific ways that practitioners can maximize the “Do” of Tae Kwon
Do as they perform their patterns.

First break Their Balance
An often overlooked self-defense technique is explored in this article, which dem-
onstrates several ways to take your attacker off his feet and break his balance.

Mind, Body and Survival
Self-defense is more than just knowing some basic techniques, it’s also having the
right frame of mind. Train to survive with expert Rick Morris and the team at
Mind, Body and Survival.

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A WONDERFUL GIFT
Dr. Tae Yun Kim expresses her grattitude after recieving a special gift

ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS AND WIN!
The connection between Oregon Football and Martial Arts

POW: Lt. Park
Lt. Park Jung Hwan’s experience of captivity as aPrisoner of Warby the Viet Cong is one of a constant survival. His attempts to save the life of a civilian are a testament to his bravery, courage and leadership.

Miss USA
Nia Sanchez captured the nation’s hearts with her impactful words at the 2014 Miss USA contest. She gained the confidence to speak about issues important to her, including self-defense and female empowerment, from her impressive career as a martial artist.

Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson has dedicated his life to entertaining and supporting the causes that he believes in. What people don’t know is that martiel Arts have always had a place in Nelson’s life. Helping him become the person he is today.

From the Vault: CUTTING EDGE
Learn about the applications of the kife-hand – strikes, bloacks, and self-defense.

MISSION MEXICO:
Richard Chun Taekwondo, Mexico Special Seminar

THE KARATE NERD:
The Black Belt Myth, what they never told you.

JOY OF BREAKING: Breaking Down a POWER Turning Kick
The Roundhouse or Turning Kick (TK) is one of the most common kicks in the martial arts. Here’s how to execute the traditional TK kick for self-defense and board breaking.

THE HIDDEN ART: The Rear Collar Choke
An Application For the Outward Elbow Strike

Tae Kwon Do Beyond 7th Dan
General Choi intuitively comprehended that it was viable to initially educate the machinations of the body’s physicality, and then to more profoundly actualize its spiritual sphere when a practitioner becomes a high-ranking Black Belt.

The Donkey
Do not give, up be stubborn, like a mule

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