You know that feeling when you’re halfway through a sparring match and your legs start feeling like concrete? Your kicks lose their snap, your hands drop, and suddenly your opponent looks like they’re moving in fast-forward while you’re stuck in slow motion. I’ve been there. And if you’re reading this, you probably have too. Let […]
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You know that feeling when your child comes home from their first martial arts class, eyes shining with excitement, talking about colored belts and kicks? I remember it like yesterday. My own kid couldn’t stop asking when they’d get their next belt. That’s when I realized I needed to understand this whole taekwondo belt system
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I’ve been testing running shoes for over a decade, and let me tell you something – the Brooks Ghost 17 keeps surprising me. Not because it’s flashy or revolutionary, but because it just works for so many runners. After putting the latest Brooks Ghost 17 through 400+ miles of testing (yes, I actually tracked every
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High kicks are the heart of Taekwondo. I’ve seen countless students in Phoenix walk into their first class, excited to throw those impressive head-height kicks. But here’s the truth: without proper stretching for taekwondo, those kicks just won’t happen. Let me share what I’ve learned over the years of training and teaching at Taekwondoking. Flexibility
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With the slogan “Come and change the country, let’s change the world”, the Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation organized the Divisional Taekwondo Open Poomsae Championship 2025 in Rajshahi on Friday, September 12, 2025. The day-long competition was held at the District Gymnasium from 9 am on Friday. Hasanuzzaman Khan Bablu, Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh Federation
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It all started with a trip to Munich. I saw a girl on the street wearing the coolest shoes. They looked like a classic sneaker, but with a platform sole. I had to know what they were. I found out they were the adidas women’s Samba Jane white sneakers. This shoe has become a staple
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A few years ago, I was running a half marathon in Frankfurt. My feet were starting to ache. I knew I needed a better shoe. That is when a friend told me about the Asics Gel-Kayano 27. I bought a pair right after the race. The shoe changed my running game. It gave me great
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It is a wet Monday evening in a community sports hall in Bristol. You stand in a line of white belts. Your new dobok feels stiff. You watch the black belts at the front of the room. They move with such grace. You try to copy them, but your legs feel like lead. I have
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Walking the streets of Munich, I’ve found that the right shoes make all the difference. Many of you ask about the Hoka Transport vs Clifton 9. The biggest thing to know is what you need them for. One is for walking, and the other is for running. I’ve used both and can share my thoughts.
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Starting a Wednesday night class in a chilly sports hall in Leeds can be a bit of a shock to the system. I remember standing there with stiff hips after a long day at my desk, feeling more like a rusty gate than a martial artist. It took me a while to learn that a
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