Masoud Hayeri-Aimless Strikes and Targeted Strikes
The author discusses taking preventive action before strikes as well as counterattackng.

Joel Kupfersmid – How You Practice Is How You Play(Guest Opinion)
The majority of students are repeatedly practicing the wrong way to defend themselves.

Jeremy Talbott – Veterans Battle PTSD with Martial Arts
For some veterans, martial arts practice has been a great outlet to help deal with the anger, anxiety, and depression.

Eric Golder – How Training with my Son Got Me Back into Martial Arts
Getting back into martial arts training with his son provides a father with a rewarding and long lesson in perseverance and humility.

Alberto Borjas – Why Should We Practice Forms?
Forms practice brings with it mental and spiritual benefits and should be the core training of every martial art system.

James Gott – Knife attack at a McDonald’s in the UK
A martial arts instructor tells of an incident when his training was tested.

Greg Brundage – Silk Road Tae Kwon Do Quest (Part X)
The author’s travels take him to an exploration of TKD in Turkey, as well as visits to historical sites.

The Journey to JKD
A shy youth makes a journey from boxing to The New Generation Jeet Kune Do.

Justin Matthews – An Endless Journey
Kevin Carter’s martial arts journey has led him to overcome challenges both in and out of the ring.

Matt Numrich-Three-Step Adaptable Choke Defenses
A three-step Krav Maga process can counter a choke from any position.

Chang Sup Shin – My Tae Kwon Do Hometown in Iowa
Teaching and training at Jung’s Taekwondo Academy in Cedar Rapids were important early steps in this consultant’s development.

Kevin Green – A Day in My Life
Growing up in a martial arts family brings with it many rewards.

Lifetime Achievement Award from U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society
First woman to receive this award recounts the
event and winners of other awards.

All Print Magazines Come With A Free Digital Download Of The Magazine Purchased.

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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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Masoud Hayeri Khyavi – Takedown
Some suggestions on how to takedown an opponent in a free fight and struggle.

Guy Edward Larke – From the trenches of war to your neighborhood
Master Guy Larke provides insights on how Teuk Gong Moo Sool came to be incorporated into S Korean counter terrorist training.

Jennifer Lancaster – Celebrating Life with Fisher Woodley and His Flying Side Kick
Find out how Taekwondo and the flying side kick have become a tradition for this family.

Jerome Sewell – The ‘Do’(way) of Korean Fighting
Interviews with two leaders in Korean martial arts, Taekwondo Grand Master Tony Vohra and Master Tammy Parlour, a representative from Grand Master Gedo Chang’s Hapkido association.

Tae Yun Kim – He Can Do, She Can Do, Why Not Me!
Grand Master Tae Yun Kim introduces her warrior family to TaeKwonDo Times.

Scott S. DiSipiro – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Shoot to Submission via Kimura
Master DiSpirito provides detailed instruction on uprooting and submitting your opponent.

Patrick Chamberlain – Possible Thinking – Achieve the Impossible
Meet Jessica Cox; born without arms, this 3rd Dan Taekwondo black belt is an inspiration to all.

Masoud Hayeri Khyavi – How to End a Fight Fast 

The author breaks down the factors that determine how a fight will end.

Nathan Chlumsky – Karate’s Samurai Spirit and The No First Strike Concept
Avoidance of confrontation should be at the heart of Karate, and Kata helps put this into action.

Milena Escola – “A Rising Taekwondo Star”
Joshua Aguirre is a rising Taekwondo star with a bright future.

Ørjan Nilsen – A Combative Study of Taegeuk Il (1) Jang
Part of an ongoing series, Mr Nilsen examines the history and does a deep dive into practical applications of poomsae.

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Masoud Hayeri-Aimless Strikes and Targeted Strikes
The author discusses taking preventive action before strikes as well as counterattackng.

Joel Kupfersmid – How You Practice Is How You Play(Guest Opinion)
The majority of students are repeatedly practicing the wrong way to defend themselves.

Jeremy Talbott – Veterans Battle PTSD with Martial Arts
For some veterans, martial arts practice has been a great outlet to help deal with the anger, anxiety, and depression.

Eric Golder – How Training with my Son Got Me Back into Martial Arts
Getting back into martial arts training with his son provides a father with a rewarding and long lesson in perseverance and humility.

Alberto Borjas – Why Should We Practice Forms?
Forms practice brings with it mental and spiritual benefits and should be the core training of every martial art system.

James Gott – Knife attack at a McDonald’s in the UK
A martial arts instructor tells of an incident when his training was tested.

Greg Brundage – Silk Road Tae Kwon Do Quest (Part X)
The author’s travels take him to an exploration of TKD in Turkey, as well as visits to historical sites.

The Journey to JKD
A shy youth makes a journey from boxing to The New Generation Jeet Kune Do.

Justin Matthews – An Endless Journey
Kevin Carter’s martial arts journey has led him to overcome challenges both in and out of the ring.

Matt Numrich-Three-Step Adaptable Choke Defenses
A three-step Krav Maga process can counter a choke from any position.

Chang Sup Shin – My Tae Kwon Do Hometown in Iowa
Teaching and training at Jung’s Taekwondo Academy in Cedar Rapids were important early steps in this consultant’s development.

Kevin Green – A Day in My Life
Growing up in a martial arts family brings with it many rewards.

Lifetime Achievement Award from U.S. Taekwondo Grandmasters Society
First woman to receive this award recounts the
event and winners of other awards.

All Print Magazines Come With A Free Digital Download Of The Magazine Purchased.

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TaeKwonDo Time’s 2018 Hall of Fame

Robert Cutrell-Sensei Ken Swan’s Hyper Bully Defense Program
Sensei Ken Swan has made it his passion to combat the bullying epidemic with a special program in his dojo.

Fernan Vargas and James Loriega-Cane and Able Combatives: Four Strikes for your toolbox
There are several advantages to using a cane as a weapon.

Joel Kupfersmid-Escapes from the Rear Naked Choke
The author presents four escapes from the rear naked choke, a common attack in street fights.

Billy Warlock-Show vs Go
The familiar holds we see used in pro wrestling can be used
with great effectiveness in a self-defense situation.

David Stainko-Chi-Life or Inner Energy (Part One)
Although called by different names, the concept of an inner energy has historically been a part of many cultures.

Wrong Fu: An Interview with Jamie Clubb
Applying critical thinking to the study of martial arts highlights distortions in its study.

Masoud Khyavi-Analysis of a Knife Attack
The author analyzes a knife attack in terms of the personality
of the attacker and the form of the appropriate attack.

The Knight’s Way/ It’s That Time of Year

Woman of the Times/ Retail Reprimand

Mudo Knowledge/ Moral Behavior is Chosen

The Joy of Breaking/ Breaking into Dopamine

One Step at a Time/ Meditation

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Ben Parks – Perserverance Works
Master Ben Parks teaches students to achieve success by combining hard work and a no-quit attitude.

Micheal Rowe-Hapkido in Corrections
Combat Hapkido provides the type of training that corrections officers can utilize in their regular practice of defensive skills.

David Stainko – Chi (Part 2)
Although called by different names, the concept of an inner energy has historically been a part of many cultures.

Paul Johnstone – Interview with Eddie Wazen: Street Edge Krav Maga International (China)
A combat military veteran, bodyguard and martial arts and defensive tactics instructor in Krav Maga discusses his experiences and the reality of violence in contemporary life.

Nick Sohm – Hard Drive
Keoni Koch incorporates elements of traditional styles and combat sports in his training and teaching.

Robert Cutrell – Training to the Beat of a Different Drum: Tae Kwon Do and Taiko in Germany
Master Robert Chwalek and wife Charlotte Carls utilize traditional Japanese Taiko drums to create balance
and harmony for themselves and others.

Julian Pollifrone – Defined by Determination, Not Disability: An Interview with Justin Rankin
Justin Rankin is a role model and inspiration for martial artists with adaptive needs.

Bruce Sylvia Jr. – The Journey of 3650 Days
The author has more than succeeded in his goal of inspiring people to train harder and be better.

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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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