Over the past seven decades, Taekwondo has evolved from a unified martial art into a fragmented global community. This transformation is largely due to the dissolution of major organizations, internal power struggles, and shifting political landscapes. The question now arises: can the founding organizations reclaim their relevance, or are they mere relics Read more…
For many martial artists, the journey doesn’t end with age—it evolves. In Korean martial arts such as Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Kuk Sool Won, practitioners often begin their training young, but some remain lifelong students well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond. As the body changes with age, so too must Read more…
In today’s fast-moving, hyper-connected world, simple values like courtesy can feel like relics of the past. Social media, anonymity, and the culture of instant reactions often reward sarcasm over sincerity, confrontation over compassion. But in the martial arts, courtesy remains not only relevant—it is foundational. It is the living heart Read more…
We’ve all been there—caught in a moment where we refused to back down, admit we were wrong, or ask for help. In martial arts, these moments can be dangerous. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Why? Because often, they’re driven by ego. Ego isn’t always loud and arrogant. Read more…
Submitted and Written by GM Robert Dunn When does the “bonding” first begin in a student’s Martial Arts life? Does it happen when the Instructor stimulates the student’s interest, creativity or comprehensiveness in the Martial Arts? Is it when the Instructor instills the motivation and drive in a student? Maybe Read more…