"This months quote" is back! I mentioned a while back that I am currently working through all the translated works of Funakoshi, c...

I have translated a few sections from Hwang Kee`s 1958 book now and want to share it. I have included the two pages I have translated at th...

I have written many times about the history of Taekwondo, and how important Gichin Funakoshi is in it. He is the teacher of most of the firs...

Taekwondo is different things to different people, and indeed there are many different reasons why people practise Taekwondo. Some enjoy ...

I have been asked for video demonstrations instead of pictures when it comes to applications, but I have opted for pictures because with th...

 Traditional Martial Artists often discuss "technique" and how to properly excecute them. Great deal of thought and teachin...

Each January I like to sit down, have a cup of tea and look through the blog from the previous year and reflect on what I want to do in the...