We run through some of the core terminology needed at Green Belt and Blue Tag in ITF Taekwon-Do

In this episode we look at some of the core terminology needed at yellow belt and green tag. Including new blocks, stances and a lot of new hand techniques.

A run through on some of the terminology needed at white belt and yellow tag. As well as tips on how to learn it.

In this episode we talk about lesson plans. What they are why you need then and how we do them in Carraig.

This is a slight change of tac for us. Today we look at another option for match making in Taekwon-Do tournaments. One possible way to do this is by the Elo rating algorithm. Popularised in chess could we adopt it in ITF Taekwon-Do? We look at some code in action to see how it works and then also look at other applications of it

Mashup of recent seminar with Mr. Richie Forde from the TkdCoachAcademy. Lots of info in here and loads to think about

Eoin sits down with Mr. Richie Forde from the TkdCoachAcademy to talk Taekwon-Do. Discussing methods, values in drills, culture, mindset and of course coaching. A little bit on where Irish Taekwon-Do is too. A really good chat with loads of value for you

Thoughts on why you need a notebook to get the most out of your training. Also a few other ideas around how we learn in general.

Commentary episode on Won Hyo. Pattern needed for green to blue tag. Looking at sine wave in bending ready stance. circular block and other little technical details

In this episode we look at the reaction hand. Often secondary in thought we view it as the non working hand in a punch for example. Here we look a different view where it becomes an important part of a self defense application. We look at parallel stance punch and see if this makes any sense. We try to find a link between technical and practical application. While not the written definition maybe there is merit in this?