You know that feeling when you’re pumped to kick some pads, but your instructor makes everyone do stretches first? I used to think warm-ups were a waste of time. Then I pulled my hamstring during a roundhouse kick. Trust me, that changed everything. A proper taekwondo warm up routine isn’t just about touching your toes. […]
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I still remember my first day at the dojang. I walked in thinking stances were just standing around. Boy, was I wrong. My instructor looked at my wobbly front stance and said, “Your foundation is your power.” That moment changed everything for me. Stances are the roots of every kick, punch, and block you’ll ever
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Ever packed your gym bag and realized halfway to class that you forgot your shin guards, or worse, your belt? Yeah, been there too. That’s why I put together this Essential Taekwondo Gear Checklist. Because nothing throws off your rhythm faster than missing a key piece of equipment. When I was training in Vancouver, I
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Breaking boards looks cool. I still remember the first time I saw someone break a board in Denver. My jaw dropped. I thought, “How did they do that?” Now, after years of practice, I know the secret. It’s not about being super strong. It’s about using the right taekwondo breaking technique. Let me share what I’ve
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You know that feeling when you’re standing outside the dojang, hands trembling slightly, knowing your black belt test is just weeks away? I’ve been there. And let me tell you, the journey to that black belt isn’t just about perfecting your kicks or memorizing forms. It’s about transforming yourself completely. After years of training and
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You know that satisfying thwack sound when a roundhouse kick lands perfectly? I still remember the first time I nailed one during training. My instructor nodded, and I felt like I’d unlocked something special. Today, I want to share everything I’ve learned about mastering roundhouse kick techniques through years of practice and teaching at Taekwondoking.
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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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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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