Bhattacharya TKD

The seventh form completes the intermediate grade of forms bringing us to up to testing for red belt, the 4th gup level. Rank systems in...

Po eun is the second il dan form. It has 36 moves and is named after the poet Chong Mong Chu. It was his pen name he used for some of...

This is Gwang Gae hyung, the first form for advancement to the higher dan levels. It is named after the king of the Korguryo dynasty who...

Yul Guk is named after the neo Confucius scholar in the 16th century with 38 movements which marks the 38th parallel Yi I's birthplace....

Obey your King Honor your parents Never kill unnecessarily Never retreat in battle Fight with Indomitable spirit Those were the original...

Won-hyo hyung is named after a Buddhist monk who lived in the 7th century during the Silla dynasty. The form is known for its opening...

We all have a story line to describe our lives. It is an internal narrative that gives us a way to understand our world. It is okay to...

Form 3, Do san hyung, is named after an educator. He believed that learning was not just for the nobles and a few privileged persons but...

Dangun Wanggeom was the legendary founder of Gojoseon, the first kingdom of Korea Dan-gun hyung is the second form taught and has...

Here is a guide to some of the first kicks we learn. All kicks, punches and indeed all of fighting and self defense have three basic...

Forms are an important part of martial training. They provide a set pattern of movements for each belt level to master and provide the...

We often talk about the approach being critical to success. This applies in all aspects of martial arts and is closely linked to the Do,...

What is the sound when you drop a penny? Some of the learning we do is in the form of a koan. It is a question often without an answer....

Lessons learned from fighting This was the time of the Iran hostage crisis. I was often picked on and beat up because I was mistaken for...

Training 2022 Taekwondo literally means “foot-hand-art”. Kwanjannim (Grandmaster) translated it more eloquently as “the way of the...

Circa 1984, Head Instructor NJMS TKD

One definition of a crucible is a vessel, often ceramic or porcelain, used for melting down and purifying metal. Another definition is...

The modern version of taekwondo is loosely based on a much older form, Taekkyon. This was created in the 6-12th century. During the...

Summer is often a time we look forward to enjoying. There is no school, the weather is great, everybody can be outside and you can go...

I have promised a note on training. In order to be able to advance in your martial arts training it is essential to be able to take what...