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One of the hallmarks of Tang Soo Do as a martial arts is the use of kicks in our forms and sparring.  This episode describes 5 sure ways to improve your kicking. 

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This episode is dedicated to looking back on my years of training and the important take aways from that experience. I wax nostalgic on the loss of that feeling of beginning training as well as the new emotions that come with years of experience.

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One of the many benefits of martial arts training is developing confidence, but what does that mean?  What exactly is confidence  and how does one develop it.  In this episode we take a deep dive into what it means to be confident, how Tang Soo Do can help increase it, and ways it will benefit your mental and physical health.

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Many of the things we are taught in Tang Soo Do seem strange and even wrong on first glance.  Ideas such as moving in toward and attack or going slow to create speed sound like the opposite of what one should do.  There are many ways that Tang Soo Do can seem counter-intuitive and those aspects are examined in this episode.

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Master Mike Bogdanski has been practicing Tang Soo Do for over 50 years. A regular on the competition circuit in the 70s and 80s he was widely renowned for his performances.  A school owner for many decades he has promoted scores of Black Belts in his long career.  Now happily retired and in his 70s, Master Bogdanski reflects on his Tang Soo Do journey in this interview from April of 2024.

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Episode 20 "Learning Tools" describes many ways to help improve your practice using commonplace items. Instructors may find ideas for helping students to correct their  techniques on their own.Learning tools or teaching hacks, whatever they are called, can help any of us improve our Tang Soo Do.

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This episode highlights 10 ways to help you prepare better for upcoming competitions.  
There are training tips and ideas to help manage scheduling, gear issues, and different locations of tournaments.  How you prepare is almost as important as how much you prepare.  This advice from the perspective of someone who has completed and judged for decades should be valuable to all competitors and instructors.

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Tang Soo Do focus is pleased to share an interview with Master Efrain Valentin, founder of Valentin Karate in Meriden , CT.  Master Valentin is a 7th degree Black Belt. He has trained in Tang Soo Do since 1977 and opened his first school in 1989. At the age of 23, he was the youngest person to obtain Master 4th degree Black Belt in the World Tang Soo Do Association.  He is also the Region 9 Director for the World Tang Soo Association.  

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This episode explores the experience of  being judged in a testing or competition.  Suggestions are given on how to make a better impression and put your best foot forward in these pressure situations.  Additionally the experience of judging others is looked at so we can be fair and objective, benefitting all of us.

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Episode 16 is a continuation of Episode 9 -"5 ways to improve your Tang Soo Do".  We look at five more simple ways to improve your practice and training.  Taking any of these steps is sure to help your progress and working them in or alternating them will help keep your training fresh.