Fit Nation ATA
Read about the newest mission of the ATA and their recently inaugurated leader,
Grandmaster In Ho Lee, to fight the nation’s obesity epidemic. Join the battle by
taking the President’s Challenge.

Spirit2Power: An International Documentary
International film maker Gulrukh Khan recently shot a documentary with over
20 masters on the spirit involved in martial arts. TKDT writer, Guy Edward
Larke, took a moment to discuss the upcoming film and inspiration behind it.

A Happy Champion
Meet 17-year-old Happy Joy Kierstead, undefeated champion in the USCKDA
point-sparring competition and model citizen for young TKD practitioners
around the world.

The Three Masters of the Soo Family
It’s a powerful and wonderful thing when families train together. It’s even more
so when three siblings train together throughout their lives and all achieve the
rank of master. Read about the Soo siblings and how martial arts have shaped
and changed their lives for the better.

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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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Hard Drive Mixed Martial Arts
Everything You Wanted to Know About MMA but Were Too Afraid to Ask. Keoni Koch, head coach of Hard Drive MMA Gym, shares training regimens, philosphy, and persepctives on MMA and traditional martial arts.

Korean Tul Tour Coverage
Australian Master Michael Muleta takes you along on a fascinating tour of Korea that incorporates history, culture, intense martial arts training, and just plain fun.
Olympic Fitness Interview
Learn the training and dietary secrets of Olympic hopefuls Diana Lopez, Paige McPherson, Terrance Jennings, and Steven Lopez as they prepare for Olympic competition.

Head Bangers: Fitness After Injury
Richard Moore gives an “up close and personal” account of his recovery from a serious head injury and shares some tips that he learned along the way.

Kimchi–The Quintessential Korean Health Food
The Korea Tourism Organization of New York tells you everything you need to know about this pungent staple of Korean cuisine

Columns
TKDT Product Reviews/ Tech Edition
26 KICKPICS Corner/ Photos by Stace Sanchez
28 Kickin’ It / Dynamic Stretches for Side Line Kicks
31 Essentials / Building Mental Endurance…
38 Raising Awareness / Door Challenge
46 Stretch Yourself / The Concept of Physical Fitness
67 East Meets West / Too Little, Too Much
72 Wisdom of the Masters / Thinking Healthy
75 MMA & You / Character Values in MMA
78 Traditions / The Fountain of Youth
80 The Knight’s Way / An Association for a Nobleman’s Art…
83 Woman of the Times / The Learning Curve
90 The Last Word / Ranks and Degrees

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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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Tenth Anniversary of General Choi’s Death
George Vitale files his report from Pyungyang, North Korea

A Tribute to Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin

Are TaeKwonDo Schools in Danger of Extinction?
Part II of the series—Dr. David Horrigan interviews Jae Hun Kim about his very successful methods of teaching TaeKwonDo to adults in Korea and elsewhere

MMA: Does it Really Show Us What Does and Does Not Work?
That all depends, according to Jeff Rosser, as he explores some critical differences between MMA and TKD

Spectacular New Facility is North Korea’s Gift to Taekwon-Do World
George Vitale gives the readers a “look” at the new TaeKwon-Do Sanctuary, including a brief history of the politics of TaeKwon-Do and of the region

A Swirl, a Twirl and a Slice of History
Introducing the Twin Blades of Kum-Mu; an art form with a fascinating history that combines the best of both martial arts and dance.

Conditioning for Success
Michael Mershad offers some great suggestions for conditioning as well as an opportunity to share your success with TaeKwonDo Times.

Banchan – Korean Side Dishes
Korean cuisine is characterized by an abundance of side dishes called banchan.
KTO describes many of these staples of Korean gastronomy and even shares a
banchan recipe for Kimchi stew.

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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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An Interview with John Seiber USA Taekwondo Referee Chairman
Our exclusive interview with USAT’s Referee Chairman John Seiber talks about the Olympics, refereeing and the future of TKD.

An Interview with Bae, Jhong Shin Chairman of the Taekwondo Promotion Foundation
We spoke to the Chairman of the TPF about the upcoming TKD Park being built in Muju, South Korea. Learn more about the mecca for TKD.

Ancient Asian Weapons
Check out the ancient weapons of the Muye Dobo Tongi, an ancient martial arts textbook written at the command of Korean monarch, King Jung-Jo.

3 Exotic Tools of Teuk Gong Moo Sool
Learn about the art of Teuk Gong Moo Sool created by Grandmaster No-Won Park at the request of the South Korean military and its top exotic and extreme weapon choices.

Columns

20 TKDT Product Reviews / Tech Edition
26 KICKPICS Corner / Photos by Stace Sanchez
28 Kickin’ It / Chamber Circles
38 Raising Awareness / Tueller Principle
47 Stretch Yourself / Resistance Bands for Kick Training
61 Nutrition by the Numbers / Logic is a Powerful Weapon: Part II
67 East Meets West / Security Check
72 Wisdom of the Masters / Transformation
75 MMA & You / Could Bruce Lee Win the UFC?
78 Traditions / Retaining Black Belts
80 The Knight’s Way / I Have to Take it Back…
83 Woman of the Times / The ‘No Fear’ Commitment
90 The Last Word / Bashing

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