Meditations: a martial art teacher’s thoughts.
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March 9th is the WKSA New Year
It’s time to set your goals! The ninth of March is the anniversary of the founding of Kuk Sool as the traditional martial art of Korea. Fifty-nine years ago, our Grandmaster, In Hyuk Suh, organized and systematized Korea’s indigenous martial arts, becoming one of the most important figures in Korean martial art history. This anniversary is…
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R.A.C.E. – Reconciliation Achieved through Community Engagement
I went to a meeting last week at the Innovation Connector on White River Boulevard. The group sponsoring the meeting was the East Central Indiana Social Media Group (ECISMG). The title of this month’s meeting was Befriend: Critical Dialogues in Online Spaces. It was about interacting consciously in
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Self-defense and Power
We’ve been studying power and how to generate it in class for the past few weeks. A large percentage of our students right now are women, and I feel like it’s important for them to understand. I don’t want my students ever to be victims, and this subject is a vital part of that. So,…
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Summer Endurance Training
Starting next week, we’re going to focus heavily on endurance training. I’ve been studying and getting into the science of it. I mentioned last month that students need to purchase some sort of wearable heart rate monitor. The only functionality that we’ll need is the ability to set alarms when your heart rate gets outside…
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Guest Post from PKJN Ben Mitchell, Peoria, IL
Hello, Kuk Sool Won of Muncie! WOW….here we are in JUNE already – less than two weeks until Grand Master Suh, and the Executive Masters arrive. On July 30th, we will be hosting our 1st Heart of Illinois Tournament, here in Peoria, and you are invited to attend! We have pre-registration, so forms need to…
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Summer Endurance Training
After Super Seminar later this month, we’re going to focus heavily on endurance training. I’m studying and gaining a lot of understanding on the subject. I want to get into the science a little more, but I’m confident enough to work on programming for the adults (and older teens). What students need to do to…
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Super Seminar is Coming! Can you feel it?
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Some Views on Martial Art Training in Muncie, Indiana
I originally posted this in March of 2012. I’ve edited it just a bit and am resharing it with a (hopefully) new batch of readers. Which is more different, our art or our philosophy? The last time that I counted, there were something like twelve martial art schools in Muncie. That’s a lot, don’t you…
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To Think or Not to Think
It’s hard for me to say this, but it’s true. New students (and even old ones) have a tendency to think too much. I used to hate to hear this, and I still do. “Don’t think, just do,” is violently against my nature, but it’s good advice for students learning new physical skills. We need…
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