Tang Soo Do Focus
A podcast concerning all things related to the Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do
Episodes
62 episodes
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 58- Imposter Syndrome vs. Self Confidence
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 feeling...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 57- Smoothness
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, cre...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 56- Targeting- The X, Y and Z of TSD
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 b...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 55- Kristin Duethorn Interview
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...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 54- Center Judging-Running a Good Ring
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 goo...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 53- Write it Down!
This episode concerns the use of writing and journaling to improve our practice.Writing can be used to set goals, record achievments, assist in memorization, sharing our knowledge and giving us peace of mind. This article was inspi...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 52- Success through self discipline
Self discipline is often cited as one of the main benefits and reasons that people train in martial arts. The self discipline developed through training impacts other aspects of our lives such as our professional and financial success. Th...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 51- Five Impediments to Training
This episode will cover five reasons that may prevent you from getting classes in throughout the year. When actually being in the dojang is the best way to improve, we must examine the pitfalls in our daily lives that keep us off the floo...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 50- Staff Forms
The most common weapon or training tool in Tang Soo Do is the staff.This episode explores the use and purposes of staff forms and exercises in Tang Soo Do.
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 49- Ten ways Tang Soo Do defeats aging
Many articles have been written about ways to delay or offset the effects of aging. This episode highlights ten ways practicing Tang Soo Do can help defeat aging.
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 48- Situational Awareness
Paying attention to your surroundings in any situation is an important skill to practice. When we are out at a club, restaurant, or shopping spree we should always project confidence and be aware of our surroundings and the people around ...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 47- 15 Unwritten rules of Tang Soo Do
Many activities from baseball to ballroom dancing have rules of etiquette that are passed on by word of mouth or in person. Tang Soo Do has many such traditions that are good to know for beginners and important for more senior students to...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 46- (Un) Healthy Back and Knees
Training in Tang Soo Do often involves injuries at some point. The back and knees seem to be the most common areas impacted. This episode gives some advice on how to prevent injury and deal with it when it becomes a reality.
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 45- Waiting vs. Hesitation
Though the words waiting and hesitation are often used interchangeably, there are differences in their meaning. In this sepisode we investigate the differences and discuss why hesitation is usually a more negative behavior than waiting. A...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 44- Master Jeremy Stickel Interview
This 45 minute episode has Masters Stickel and Patarini discussing their long relationship n Tang Soo Do training. Master Stickel has been training since childhood and has been a full time instructor at Middlesex Tang Soo Do for over 20 years. ...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 43- Why is Tang Soo Do so much Fun?
We all would agree that Tang Soo Do is fun, but why is it so much fun? Catherine Price has studied fun and has a TED talk with over 2.5 million views detailing her findings. She suggests that fun is composed of a sense of playfulnes...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 42- Training in other styles
Tang Soo Do has a history of incorporating other martial arts styles into our practice. Founder Hwang Kee himself studied several Chinese and Japanese styles before creating what we know as Tang Soo Do. As a primarily striking art i...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 41-Angus Rogers interview from Wales, UK
I am pleased to share my first international interview with a Tang Soo Do instructor, Master Angus Rogers of Wales. Gus is a listener of this podcast and reached out to me to share his experiences working with autistic students as well as...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 40- Should TSD practitioners be held to a higher standard?
The question of whether folks who train in Tang Soo Do ought to be held to a higher standard of behavior and ethics is covered in this episode. As we recite the creed and practice the philosophy of TSD in our daily lives, we should try to...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 39- Weapons training in Tang Soo Do
This episode looks at the role of weapons training an dforms in Tang Soo Do. Using training aids such as staffs, edged weapons, and other tools can add to our portfolio of abilities and allow us to compete. This is the first e...
Encore: Tang Soo Do Focus #19- 10 tips for tournament prep
As we are now in the thick of tournament season I wanted to re-release this episode highlighting ten ways to improve your tournament preparation. Hopefully some of these suggestions will allow you or your students to perform better on the big d...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 38-Weigun (external) and Neigun (internal forms)
In this episode KJN Master Steve Voelker helps us to understand internal and external forms and types of breath. Often referred to a Weigun and Neigun these differences are the focus of advanced students of Tang Soo Do and help us find th...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 37- Actually I wrote a book, Pt. 2
More excerpts from my unfinished book "A few thoughts on Tang Soo Do". Targeting , footwork, training vs. practice are among the 15 sub topics covered in this episode.
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 36- "Actually, I wrote a book"
In 2011 I began writing a book of short ruminations on Tang Soo Do. Writing and editing a book is a huge undertaking, one that I never finished. However the writing of "A few things about Tang Soo Do " was perhaps the genesis of this podc...
Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 35- The Hardest thing about Tang Soo Do
Martial arts is a difficult pursuit for many reasons. I took an informal poll of fellow students and collected their responses in this episode. From losing abilities due to age and injury to simply remembering Korean terminology, the following ...