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…
🛡️ USKF Modernizes Membership & Promotion System Preventing Fraud, Embracing the Digital Future The United States Korean Federation (USKF) is implementing important changes starting this May to help prevent fraud and modernize how we manage memberships and rank promotions. These updates are designed to improve security, convenience, and ease of access for Read more…
With over five decades of dedication to martial arts, Grandmaster Russ Northup has significantly influenced the Tae Kwon Do community. Early Beginnings Q: Grandmaster Northup, could you share how your journey in martial arts began? A: In January 1975, while in college, I began training under Master Nak Young Chung. Read more…
In the martial arts community, fostering cooperation among organizations significantly enhances the preservation and dissemination of knowledge, surpassing the benefits of competition. When organizations share resources, align their standards, and collaborate on training, they create an enriched learning environment that benefits all practitioners. By working together instead of competing, martial Read more…
The term “Korean Karate” is often used to describe Korean martial arts that resemble or share influences with Japanese Karate. However, it is not an official martial art but rather a general reference to Korean martial arts that have historically incorporated Karate techniques. The most commonly associated martial art with this term 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…
Question: Grandmaster Minyard, thank you for joining us today. To begin, can you tell us how your martial arts journey started?Answer: It’s my pleasure, thank you for having me. My journey began in 1965 when I first started studying judo and Shorei-Ryu. From the very beginning, martial arts wasn’t just a hobby Read more…
Lee Won-kuk (Korean: 이원국; Hanja: 李元國; April 13, 1907 – February 2, 2003) was a pioneering South Korean martial artist and the founder of Chung Do Kwan, one of the original nine schools (kwans) of taekwondo. Early Life and Education Lee was born in Hanseong (modern-day Seoul), Korea, during the Read more…
