In this episode of Inside the Dojang, Coach Stephanie shares how she balances life as a competitive athlete, coach, member of M Team, and full-time corporate professional.

She opens up about what it really takes to manage so many responsibilities at once, how she prioritizes her time, and the discipline required to continue showing up for her career, her students, her team, and her own training.

We talk about time management, avoiding burnout, making sacrifices, staying consistent when life gets busy, and learning how to make room for the things that matter most.

Whether you're an athlete juggling school or work, a coach balancing multiple roles, or simply someone trying to fit your passions into a busy schedule, this episode is a reminder that balance isn't always about doing less—it's about being intentional with your time.

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In this episode of Inside the Dojang, Master Thalia shares how she unexpectedly found taekwondo as a teenager and turned it into a lifelong journey. From becoming a world-level athlete and Master to building a platform as a taekwondo content creator, she talks about the experiences, challenges, and opportunities that shaped her path—and how she’s now using her voice to inspire the next generation of martial artists.

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Get to know the host of Inside the Dojang, Leilahni Dangidang, as she shares her taekwondo journey, the experiences that shaped her, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Plus, enjoy a fun Q&A that gives you a closer look at the person behind the podcast.

Get to know the host of Inside the Dojang, Leilahni Dangidang, as she shares her taekwondo journey, the experiences that shaped her, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Plus, enjoy a fun Q&A that gives you a closer look at the person behind the podcast.

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In this episode, Instructor Aubrie shares her journey from athlete to instructor. She opens up about the challenges of training, the mindset shifts required to step into leadership, and what it was really like going from learning to leading. An honest conversation about growth, confidence, and becoming the instructor you once needed.

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Welcome to Episode 4! This week, I’m joined by Master Ester Kim of Eagle Taekwondo in Las Vegas. Raised in the dojang, she now serves as the owner and Master of three schools alongside her sister, Master Helen Kim. We reflect on her experiences growing up in Taekwondo and discuss how the art has changed—and where it’s headed today.

As Taekwondo continues to evolve, Master Kim explains how they’ve remained engaged and adaptable within the Taekwondo community while honoring tradition.

Competing in poomsae goes far beyond clean technique and perfect timing — it comes with pressure, self-doubt, and challenges athletes rarely talk about. In this episode, we explore the mental and emotional struggles behind competitive poomsae and what it really takes to keep improving.

Our guest is Master Sabrina Brasi, longtime martial artist and coach from Eagle Taekwondo in Las Vegas, who has been training for most of her life. Master Brasi shares her perspective from coaching and competing, discusses the common challenges athletes face, and talks about how resilience, mindset, and support shape success on — and off — the mat.

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Learn about the main differences between Taekwondo & Judo with Judo black belt and Hawaii State Champion: Skye Matsuura. Skye trained in Judo and Karate while growing up in Hawaii. Her mother, a black belt in both of the arts, set the tone for her martial arts journey growing up. Skye and her siblings were all put to the test and she was only one who saw it through. Competing was a huge part of her Judo journey and her path to getting her black belt. Tune in to hear how she trained for and won the title of Hawaii State Champion.

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Learn about the reality of cross training with Master Tuan Le from Victorville Taekwondo. Master Le focuses on bridging the gap between Taekwondo as a sport and real life self defense with the help of other martial arts. He's trained in Taekwondo, Muy Thai, Judo and Jiu Jitsu. With his wide range of knowledge, he is teaching the next generations how to appreciate and utilize in harmony all styles of martial arts.

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