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SooShim Kwan
5/13/12
Spot the Sine Wave
Look at the YouTube video and see if you can identify how the sine wave motion applies to these joint
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Spot the Sine Wave
Look at the YouTube video and see if you can identify how the sine wave motion applies to these joint
5/13/12
SooShim Kwan
4/17/12
Martial Arts Over 40
I'm in the middle of my 30s and am quite surprised that nobody ever told me how much this time of
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Martial Arts Over 40
I'm in the middle of my 30s and am quite surprised that nobody ever told me how much this time of
4/17/12
Sanko
4/15/12
Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival
Bullying is a topic that every martial artist, especially martial art instructors, need to
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Anti-Bullying Blogging Carnival
Bullying is a topic that every martial artist, especially martial art instructors, need to
4/15/12
SAITF Research.and.Education
1/23/12
Happy Korean New Year
Dear Taekwon-Do friends, "Receive many New Year blessings!" This is the translation of the
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Happy Korean New Year
Dear Taekwon-Do friends, "Receive many New Year blessings!" This is the translation of the
1/23/12
Sanko
8/21/11
Five Categories of Blocks
In my most recent blog post I identify five categories of blocks in ITF Taekwon-Do. Here is the
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Five Categories of Blocks
In my most recent blog post I identify five categories of blocks in ITF Taekwon-Do. Here is the
8/21/11
Sanko
8/15/11
The Problem with Taekwon-Do Terminology / Happy Independence Day
Today is Victory Over Japan Day, or Independence Day in (South) Korea, celebrating the independence
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The Problem with Taekwon-Do Terminology / Happy Independence Day
Today is Victory Over Japan Day, or Independence Day in (South) Korea, celebrating the independence
8/15/11
Sanko
7/12/11
Concussions
Bruising, including bruising of the brain, ie concussion, is common in martial art training. It is
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Concussions
Bruising, including bruising of the brain, ie concussion, is common in martial art training. It is
7/12/11
Sanko
6/22/11
2011 SA-ITF Inter-Provincial Champs -- How did it go?
Hi all, So recently the 2011 SA-ITF Inter-Provincial Championships were held. How did it go?
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2011 SA-ITF Inter-Provincial Champs -- How did it go?
Hi all, So recently the 2011 SA-ITF Inter-Provincial Championships were held. How did it go?
6/22/11
Sanko
4/20/11
The Basics of Power Generation in (ITF) Taekwon-Do
Power generation in (ITF) Taekwon-Do basically comes down to this: Accelerate as much body mass as
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The Basics of Power Generation in (ITF) Taekwon-Do
Power generation in (ITF) Taekwon-Do basically comes down to this: Accelerate as much body mass as
4/20/11
Sanko
4/11/11
56th Birthday
Today is the 56th anniversary of Taekwon-Do. On this day, 11 April 1955, the name "Taekwon-Do
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56th Birthday
Today is the 56th anniversary of Taekwon-Do. On this day, 11 April 1955, the name "Taekwon-Do
4/11/11
Sanko
3/30/11
Are you a self-defence instructor in SA?
Do you teach self-defence instructor in South Africa? If so, here are some things to consider.
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Are you a self-defence instructor in SA?
Do you teach self-defence instructor in South Africa? If so, here are some things to consider.
3/30/11
Sanko
3/22/11
Martial Science or Martial Art
Is ITF Taekwon-Do a Martial Science or a Martial Art? The focus on Newtonian physics and biomechanics
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Martial Science or Martial Art
Is ITF Taekwon-Do a Martial Science or a Martial Art? The focus on Newtonian physics and biomechanics
3/22/11
Sanko
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2/10/11
How do you measure Taekwon-Do?
How do you measure success in Taekwon-Do? For many success is quantified by the number of medals won.
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How do you measure Taekwon-Do?
How do you measure success in Taekwon-Do? For many success is quantified by the number of medals won.
2/10/11
Sanko
2/2/11
Happy Korean New Year!
Oriental countries traditionally followed the lunar calendar. According to the lunar calendar, New
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Happy Korean New Year!
Oriental countries traditionally followed the lunar calendar. According to the lunar calendar, New
2/2/11
Sanko
12/29/10
Three "Martial Arts"
Did you know that in Korean there are three ways to say "martial art"? In my latest post at
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Three "Martial Arts"
Did you know that in Korean there are three ways to say "martial art"? In my latest post at
12/29/10
Sanko
12/27/10
Prearranged Sparring
Prearranged sparring, for instance three-step sparring, looks vastly different from a real fight.
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Prearranged Sparring
Prearranged sparring, for instance three-step sparring, looks vastly different from a real fight.
12/27/10
Sanko
11/9/10
What Is the Taekwon-Do Mindset?
Two nights ago I had a short discussion with my Taekkyeon grandmaster during which time he explained
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What Is the Taekwon-Do Mindset?
Two nights ago I had a short discussion with my Taekkyeon grandmaster during which time he explained
11/9/10
Sanko
11/7/10
Four Types of Defensive Techniques
ITF Taekwon-Do's defensive techniques can be divided into four types, namely hard blocks, soft
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Four Types of Defensive Techniques
ITF Taekwon-Do's defensive techniques can be divided into four types, namely hard blocks, soft
11/7/10
Sanko
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Sanko
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10/10/10
Knife Attack Myths
Hi Carl, Indeed, what comes before the actual attack is probably the most neglected, but most
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Knife Attack Myths
Hi Carl, Indeed, what comes before the actual attack is probably the most neglected, but most
10/10/10
Sanko
9/30/10
SA-CHAMPS?
Recently the SA-ITF had its national championships. I still hadn't heard much about the event.
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SA-CHAMPS?
Recently the SA-ITF had its national championships. I still hadn't heard much about the event.
9/30/10
Sanko
9/14/10
Vertical (Sine) Wave and Horizontal Wave
When we look at the sine wave motion in its typically down-up-down form, we can identify it as a
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Vertical (Sine) Wave and Horizontal Wave
When we look at the sine wave motion in its typically down-up-down form, we can identify it as a
9/14/10
Sanko
9/14/10
Gauteng Is Crime Mecca With Fat Police
According to an article I skimmed through, Gauteng makes up for 50% of South Africa's crime. http
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Gauteng Is Crime Mecca With Fat Police
According to an article I skimmed through, Gauteng makes up for 50% of South Africa's crime. http
9/14/10
Sanko
9/11/10
More on the Wave Principle and Sine Wave Motion
Three posts on the Soo Shim Kwan blog: THE WAVE PRINCIPLE In my previous post I emphasized that one
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More on the Wave Principle and Sine Wave Motion
Three posts on the Soo Shim Kwan blog: THE WAVE PRINCIPLE In my previous post I emphasized that one
9/11/10
Sanko
9/8/10
Sine Wave Motion and the Wave Principle
There are a number of critiques against ITF Taekwon-Do's “sine wave”. Some of these critiques are
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Sine Wave Motion and the Wave Principle
There are a number of critiques against ITF Taekwon-Do's “sine wave”. Some of these critiques are
9/8/10
Postmaster
8/29/10
Panga-attack
Knife attacks are often short quick successive jabs to the torso. This of course makes defending
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Panga-attack
Knife attacks are often short quick successive jabs to the torso. This of course makes defending
8/29/10
Postmaster
8/13/10
A Pattern Demonstration
During my recent Thailand trip I performed a Taekwon-Do pattern for a group of ministerial personnel
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A Pattern Demonstration
During my recent Thailand trip I performed a Taekwon-Do pattern for a group of ministerial personnel
8/13/10
Postmaster
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Garnet Ronander
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7/30/10
Why I Don't Like Your Self-Defence
Hi Sbnim Garnet (and other readers), I agree with your instinct to make your first reaction an
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Why I Don't Like Your Self-Defence
Hi Sbnim Garnet (and other readers), I agree with your instinct to make your first reaction an
7/30/10
Postmaster
7/18/10
A Strategy for When You Are Hit
It is always best to try not to get hit in the first place. Unfortunately that is highly unlikely.
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A Strategy for When You Are Hit
It is always best to try not to get hit in the first place. Unfortunately that is highly unlikely.
7/18/10
Postmaster
7/13/10
Familiarising yourself with fundamental movements
In 2003 I took a sabbatical, moved to a small coastal town, and spend my days training martial arts.
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Familiarising yourself with fundamental movements
In 2003 I took a sabbatical, moved to a small coastal town, and spend my days training martial arts.
7/13/10
Postmaster
7/5/10
A Philosophical Look at Chon-Ji Tul
I wrote an essay intended for THE SIDEKICK on the philosophical underpinning of the pattern Chon-Ji.
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A Philosophical Look at Chon-Ji Tul
I wrote an essay intended for THE SIDEKICK on the philosophical underpinning of the pattern Chon-Ji.
7/5/10