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Playing music and martial arts have many similar qualities.  Timing, rhythm, breathing and listening all play a big part in doing either one well.  This episode explores how music and Tang So Do are related and can even help support each other as artistic disciplines.

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This episode examines ways to increase the power of your techniques.  Proper form, hip movement, speed and other factors can increase power even for smaller students. 

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On the surface, Optimism and positivity seem like the same thing but there are important differences.  Optimism comes from resilien e and overcoming past challenges while Positivity stems more form a mindset that may not be rooted in the reality of your current situation.  Dr. Deepika Chopra has an  interesting taka eon this and expounds in the episode of the podcast Lifekit"-Good Vibes Only?"

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5749561/good-vibes-only-the-science-behind-optimism-and-manifestation

This episode examines how Tang Soo Do makes us perfect for expressing optimism and warns how being too positive can be problematic.

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We all have reasons, excuses and rationalizations for reasons we don't train or can't perform at our peak.  In the end, people might be polite and nod sympathetically but it occurs to me- No one cares.  Harsh as this sounds we can use this idea to redouble our efforts and stop relying on our challenges to training to interrupt our progress.  "It's hot out!" - No one cares!  "I'm tired"- No one cares!   "My knees hurt"- No one cares.   I think you get the idea.  Listen for a more articulate explanation.

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Regular day to day training is different from training for a specific goal.  We are always trying to improve our overall Tang Soo Do but sometimes we must focus on a single technique or area of our practice to see the improvements we need.  This podcast gives strategies to focus on a particular aspect of our training and make greater improvements.

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Imposter Syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud or fake when it comes to our accomplishments.  This feeling can be present in our Tang Soo Do training as well. We need to have self confidence without being arrogant and manage the feelings of being an imposter.  This episode examines these feelings and more.

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The idea of being smooth in our Tang Soo Do practice is a sign of higher level training. No one ever said-" Thay would be better if you were a bit more erratic, choopy and robotic in your movements".  Smooth techniques use less energy, create more power and look better when performed.  If Tang Soo Do is ultimately about balance, then Smoothness- is an outward manifestation of our quest.

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We live in a Three dimensional world. Placing our techniques correctly requires us to be aware of the X, Y and Z axis of our physical space.  Up and down, Left to right, and in or out placement of a kick or strike can mean the difference between a broken board or a broken hand.  This episode looks into this topic and how we can improve our placement of all of our techniques.

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Master Kristin Duethorn has been practicing Tanag Soo Do since the mid 1990s.

She is an accomplished competitor and owner of Quest Martial Arts in Thompson , CT.  She has completed internationally and has promoted many masters of her own.  Master Duethorn focuses on character development before all other things and the results have been impressive.  I am happy to present this interview with my friend Master Duetorn.

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At tournaments a very important part tof Tang Soo Do is the role of the Center Judge.  The "Center" leads the other judges, Ring coordinator and timekeeper and is responsible for the safety and welfare of the competitors.  Doing a good job as Center Judge can mean the difference between a good experience or one that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of parents, spectators and competitors.  The "Center" also owes a good performance to the tournament organizer and promoter.  This episode delves deeply into the role of Center Judging in our martial art.