Runnning: Cross-training Any Time, Anywhere
For only the cost of shoes, Dr. Grant Smith provides a helpful guide to runnuing for cross-training.

MIKE MOH: STAR ON THE RISE
Star of the upcoming “Street Fighter: Assasins Fist” is a bright new action star making a name for himself in the martial arts community.

Taekwondo’s Living Legend: Grandmaster Jong Soo Park
A martial artist speaks about his humbling experience with Grandmaster Jong Soo Park

Kung Fu Heroes
Jumping and kicking onto the scene, the Kung Fu Heros spread their martial arts message with action.

GAINING AN EDGE ON THE PANHANDLE
Master Calvin Longton’s new fitness routine helped change the life of one former soldier.

THE ESSENTIALS: The Taekwondo Tenets:
A Road Map For Survival

Mastering the Revolution
The balanced art of Shaolin-Do Kung Fu

THE KARATE NERD:
How to Never Lose Motivation for Taekwondo Training

RAISING AWARENESS:
Stopping a Violent Crime

THE LAST WORD:
The Wisdom and Skill of the Zebra

ELEVATING TAEKWONDO IN TURKEY
Murat Sarikus works to build his country’s Taekwondo legacy Moving past excuses with Vincent Wright

MASTER CALVIN LONGTON’S SHORT CIRCUIT FITNESS
Master Calvin Longton has created a new fitness routine with amazing results

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WISDOM OF THE MASTERS:
The Fine Print

WARRIOR WISDOM:
Living the Lifestyle, Not the Fantas

Being the Ground Floor
The Korean Masters paved the way for Taekwondo worldwide

TEAM-M
Team-M Taekwondo has kept its humble origins while becoming a success.

Fighting A.D.D. with Taekwondo
Dan Vigil’s A.D.D. Taekwondo program is changing the lives of its students

Being the Ground Floor
The Korean Masters paved the way for Taekwondo worldwide Traditional Taekwondo
in a Non-traditional Dojang

An Independent Leader
Grandmaster John Pellegrini founded the Independent Taekwondo Association to give
instructors the freedom and control they desire to make their businesses a success

Taekwondo’s Dynamic Duo
Ray and Maggie Messina have formed a strong marriage through Taekwondo

Black Belt Service Projects
Students on their way to reaching black Belt status establish connections with their community by giving back.

Success is in the Network
Spearheaded by President Jason Wadley, the United Taekwondo Alliance supports its member schools and instructors using its strong networking capabilities.

Uncovering Taekwondo in Utah
Utah Taekwon-Do has established a strong connection in its various communities

Taekwondo America
Taekwondo America reaches out to adults who might be in need of stress relief

THE HIDDEN ART:
Hip Throw: An Application for the Hook Punch

RAISING AWARENESS:
Hit & Runs

Weapons Training:
Knowledge is key to Success. Weapons training is a good addition to any training regimen

TRADITIONS:
Political TaeKwonDo

THE ESSENTIALS:
Can Martial Arts Principles Help Guide Your Career and Business?

JOY OF BREAKING:
Training to Punch: Hit, Stick, and Grind

Improving Cardio Fitness for Martial Artists

THE LAST WORD:
Frankenstein in the Dojang

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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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CHIEF MASTER ROBERT OTT
Throughout his life, Chief Master Robert Ott has had martial arts to guide him, through the good and the bad.

PASSING THE TORCH
Master Edward Park is building on the teaching legacy of his father, Grandmaster Yeon Hwan Park

“Seeing” Your Way To Victory
With jeet Kune Do’s Bill Jee technique, ne3w martial arts practitioners can increase their skills.

IN FOCUS: TAEKWONDO HISTORY
Dr. He-Young kim’s book, Taekwondo History, is an exemplary addition to Taekwondo’s documented legacy.

JUNG DO SOOL
A dynamic and ancient martial art originating from South Korea

AUSTRALIA:
Australia’s Most Indomitable Master, Michael Muleta Keeping up with
Michael Muleta.

BREAKING BOARDS: WOOD vs. PLASTIC
Master Wiz discusses the pros and cons of wood and plastic breaking boards.

PEKITI TIRSIA KALI
The training and application of the Philippine fighting system.

Gayageum:
Traditional Korean Instrument

TRADITIONS:
The Dojang, A Safe Haven

ESSENTIALS: Marathon of Life
I know that the marathon itself will be a great test of my will and my indomitable spirit but so is life!

Mastering the Revolution
Nick Neblock has a soft spoken, yet direct way about him. Very present and alert, he’s a true reflection of
the Wing Chun that he teaches.

THE HIDDEN ART: Wrist Locks
Exploring Applications For The Round Inside Elbow and Downward Back Fist Strikes

THE KARATE NERD:
When Am I Too Old to Start Taekwondo

WARRIOR WISDOM:
Defeat? It’s a State of Mind

Improving Flexibility
A Martial Artist’s Guide

RAISING AWARENESS:
Cane Defense

THE LAST WORD:
I’m a 6th Dan Shihan in HapKido…

Martial Arts Discipline the French Way
Uncovering France’s rich Taekwondo history with Tarek Hussein

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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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