Tae Kwon Do Instructor and Scholar
Martial Arts
As we begin a new year, I reflect back on the many conversations I have had with prospective tae kwon do students—and since many of them were children, with their parents as well. In many cases, the parents had heard that ‘martial art training is good for children,’ particularly in terms of physical development, character… Continue reading What do you want to achieve?
As we begin 2025, I am pleased to outline some key principles for my tae kwon do school, to help guide those who might like to train alongside and learn from me. Take your time to read through; the aim is to give you a good sense of my teaching philosophy and teaching style.. 1.… Continue reading Invitation to membership in 2025
One thing I have drilled into my students over the past 30 years is that, if they are ever attacked one day, it is virtually guaranteed that their attackers will be bigger and stronger than they are. (And if not, then expect that there will be multiple attackers and that they will be armed.) Common… Continue reading Bigger and stronger
Twenty-three years ago today, a historic attack on the United States of America had far-ranging ripple effects for that nation and across much of the world. Without commenting on any faction involved, and with respect towards the many lives lost on the day and in the years following, it was something that forced the USA… Continue reading Facing reality