Tang Soo Do Focus

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode covers the testing cycles of Tang Soo Do and gives tips to improve your performance in a testing situation.  From White Belt to Master ranks all Tang Soo Do students will face testing situations to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.  Being well prepared can reduce anxiety and make for a better showing in front of the testing bo...

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus A quick podcast to thank my listeners, reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming one. Happy New Year to all and let's make 2024 our best year of training and growth yet! Tang Soo!

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus There are certain behaviors, mistakes, and oversights that are simply intolerable when one is a serious practitioner of Tang Soo Do.  This episode covers 10 things that would damage a person's reputation as a martial artist and even endanger their chances at advancement.  The good news is these "Unforgivables" are easy to fix and...

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 10 marks the first time I have interviewed another Tang Soo Do Master and invited them to tell their story and share their knowledge.  Kwan Jang Nim Steve Voelker, founder of Middlesex Tang Soo Do, the Pyong Hwa Kunin Association,  and the U.S. Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association is my special guest.  Master Voelker has been my instructor f...

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode will highlight five strategies to improve our practice and performance of Tang Soo Do.   Tips are given to increase the frequency and intensity of your training.   These simple consistent choices can allow you to make great gains in your pursuit of better understanding and technique.  

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the three basic Stances: front, back, and horse stance.  Tips for proper form and execution are given.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus A  brief  special edition of the podcast on the timely subject  of recovery  from surgery.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the first three basic kicking motions and the proper form for optimal speed and power.  The front, roundhouse and side kick are the basis of all advanced kicking techniques so a fundamental understanding of them is crucial  for your success in Tang Soo Do.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the basic techniques of low block and center punch.  Forming a proper fist, engaging hips and rotation of the forearm are emphasized as well.  

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus The Five Codes of Tang Soo Do are loyalty to country, obedience to parents, honor friendship, no retreat in battle, and in fighting choose with sense and honor. This episode  explores the meaning behind the five codes and how we may apply them in our training and our lives.  This episode also delves into the Eight Key Concepts of Tang Soo Do : ...

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 4 of Tang Soo Do Focus looks closely at the 7 tenets of Tang Soo Do . They are as follows: I ntegrity -Concentration -Perseverance -Respect and Obedience -Self Control -Humility -Indomitable Spirit   A breif definition and examination of what these terms mean in our lives and our practice of Tang Soo Do  are the basis of this episode.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 3 touches on warming up and stretching in preparation for a Tang Soo Do class.  Some tips on hygeine, improving performance and avoiding injuries are covered as well.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 2 of the Tang Soo Do Focus podcast will focus on the protocol, expectations, and behaviors for students when training.  This includes topics like showing proper respect, following the sometimes unwritten rules of conduct in the dojang and how seniority and rank are recognized.  There is also a  review of the words and meaning of the Tang...

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This first episode of Tang Soo Do Focus is a description of the host's personal martial arts journey.  Master Steve Patarini is a 5th Dan in Pyong Hwa Kunin Tang Soo Do.  His journey in martial arts dates back to 7th grade and continues to this day.  Wrestling, Kung Fu, and eventually Tang Soo Do have been important influences on his style...