Bhattacharya TKD

Dangun Wanggeom was the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea Dan-gun hyung is the second form taught and has...

Here is a guide to some of the first kicks we learn. All kicks, punches and indeed all of fighting and self defense have three basic...

Forms are an important part of martial training. They provide a set pattern of movements for each belt level to master and provide the...

We often talk about the approach being critical to success. This applies in all aspects of martial arts and is closely linked to the Do,...

What is the sound when you drop a penny? Some of the learning we do is in the form of a koan. It is a question often without an answer....

Lessons learned from fighting This was the time of the Iran hostage crisis. I was often picked on and beat up because I was mistaken for...

Training 2022 Taekwondo literally means “foot-hand-art”. Kwanjannim (Grandmaster) translated it more eloquently as “the way of the...

Circa 1984, Head Instructor NJMS TKD

One definition of a crucible is a vessel, often ceramic or porcelain, used for melting down and purifying metal. Another definition is...

The modern version of taekwondo is based on a much older form, Taekkyon. This was created in the 6-12th century. During the Japanese...

Summer is often a time we look forward to enjoying. There is no school, the weather is great, everybody can be outside and you can go...

I have promised a note on training. In order to be able to advance in your martial arts training it is essential to be able to take what...

Summer is a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. If you are in school, you can see your achievements...

So March 14 we celebrate Pi Day. The number truly is something to celebrate as it is a mathematical constant. We need constants in life,...

In class, we have talked a lot over the years how to create power. We began with the ground as being the foundation off of which we...

What makes a martial artist powerful? Is it the mystical energy passed on from master to student or is there some real physiologic basis...

In our class, we often talk about methods of generating power. We begin with the concept of the ground as the fundamental source of...

The Last Dragon was a great movie showing the evolution of Leroy who discovered himself against Shonuf. Take a look at the clip and...

The Force. Spock's nerve pinch. Very cool. But is it chi? It is so cool how Yoda lifted Luke's fighter out of the swamp with just his...

The ground is always there for you. If you fall, it will catch you. If you want to walk, you can always count on it. There are very few...