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Master Ash
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Form 10 Gwang Gae
This is Gwang Gae hyung, the first form for advancement to the higher dan levels. It is named after the king of the Korguryo dynasty who...
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Master Ash
- Mar 6
- 1 min
Form 5 Yul Guk Hyung
Yul Guk is named after the neo Confucius scholar in the 16th century with 38 movements which marks the 38th parallel Yi I's birthplace....
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Master Ash
- Feb 25
- 6 min
Tenets of Martial Arts
Obey your King Honor your parents Never kill unnecessarily Never retreat in battle Fight with Indomitable spirit Those were the original...
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Master Ash
- Feb 23
- 1 min
Won-Hyo hyung Form 4
Won-hyo hyung is named after a Buddhist monk who lived in the 7th century during the Silla dynasty. The form is known for its opening...
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Master Ash
- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
The Way
We all have a story line to describe our lives. It is an internal narrative that gives us a way to understand our world. It is okay to...
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Master Ash
- Oct 8, 2022
- 2 min
Form 3 breakdown
Form 3, Do san hyung, is named after an educator. He believed that learning was not just for the nobles and a few privileged persons but...
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Master Ash
- Apr 27, 2022
- 2 min
Analysis Form 2
Dangun Wanggeom was the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea Dan-gun hyung is the second form taught and has...
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Master Ash
- Apr 25, 2022
- 5 min
Essential Kicks
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...
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Master Ash
- Apr 9, 2022
- 3 min
Dissection Form 1
Forms are an important part of martial training. They provide a set pattern of movements for each belt level to master and provide the...
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Master Ash
- Mar 30, 2022
- 5 min
Beginners Mind
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,...
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Master Ash
- Mar 21, 2022
- 4 min
A Penny Drops
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....
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Master Ash
- Mar 18, 2022
- 4 min
Why learn how to fight
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...
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Master Ash
- Mar 6, 2022
- 4 min
The Way
Training 2022 Taekwondo literally means “foot-hand-art”. Kwanjannim (Grandmaster) translated it more eloquently as “the way of the...
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Master Ash
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
The Crucible
One definition of a crucible is a vessel, often ceramic or porcelain, used for melting down and purifying metal. Another definition is...
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Master Ash
- Dec 13, 2019
- 5 min
History of TKD
The modern version of taekwondo is loosely based on a much older form, Taekkyon. This was created in the 6-12th century. During the...
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Master Ash
- Sep 14, 2019
- 3 min
What I did in my Summer
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...
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Master Ash
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Summer Training
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...
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Master Ash
- Jul 13, 2019
- 4 min
Summer Fun
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...
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Master Ash
- Mar 16, 2019
- 2 min
Pi Day
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,...
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