USKF E-Magazine

The Lost Art of Courtesy: A Martial Artist’s Guide to Living with Respect

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 of the art and the measure of the individual. The Heart of Martial Arts: Courtesy and Respect Martial arts is so much more than physical...

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🥋 The Silent Enemy: How Ego Can Harm Your Martial Arts Journey (and Your Life)

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. Sometimes, it whispers. It tells you to protect your pride, stay in your comfort zone, or look the other way when growth is calling. But...

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Aging in the Dojang: Adapting and Thriving in Korean Martial Arts

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 the approach to martial arts training. Yet, with mindfulness and adaptation, aging martial artists can continue to reap physical, mental, and emotional benefits from their Read more…

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What’s NEW at the USKF?

🛡️ 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 all members. 📲 Membership Updates To streamline the membership process and enhance security: This shift ensures that all members have quick, secure access to their Read more…

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Interview with Grandmaster Russ Northup

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. When Master Chung relocated in 1978, the American instructors affiliated with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA). In the summer of 1979, I achieved my first-degree Read more…

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The Power of Cooperation in Martial Arts Organizations

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 arts organizations ensure that the traditions and philosophies of various disciplines continue to thrive. Organizational Collaboration The United States Kido Federation (USKF) is a prime Read more…

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Korean Karate: Understanding Its Connection to TaeKwon-Do

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 is TaeKwon-Do, particularly in its original form as governed by the International TaeKwon-Do Federation (ITF). Origins of Korean Karate Korean Karate traces its origins back to the Read more…

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The Process of “Bonding” in the Martial Arts

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 it happens when the Instructor uses some of the training aids to explain the purpose and mechanics of a particular technique? Perhaps, it starts to Read more…

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An Interview with GM Eddie Minyard: Renaissance Man

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 for me—it became a path of self-improvement and personal growth. This journey took me across the U.S., where I had the privilege of refining my Read more…

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Lee Won-kuk: The Father of Chung Do Kwan and Taekwondo’s Development

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 Japanese occupation, which heavily regulated the lives of the Korean population, including prohibiting martial arts. Despite these restrictions, Lee developed an early interest in martial Read more…

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