Let’s Talk Free Sparring
Lets start by stating that free sparing is not realistic self-defence training. Realistic self-defence training needs to mimic a real life attack which free sparing does not. Free sparing allows…
Giving a Black Belt; An Instructors View
We often see lots of information about earning a black belt and what it means to an individual who has received it. We don’t often hear about the Instructors side…
The Importance of Escaping a Violent Situation
We have very little time between grades and with all the work we must put in to be ready, certain elements of self-defence may not be addressed as often as…
The Jinhwa Taekwondo Purple Belt
Occasionally you may notice a student wearing a purple belt in Jinhwa Taekwondo. Maybe you’re wondering where did they get it or why and does everyone get one? In this…
Flexibility: Stretching to speed up your development
When we train in a martial art, one key aspect that will benefit all types of training is improving you flexibility. This also tends to be a limiting factor for…
Board Breaking; why is it important?
Bruce Lee made it known he did not practice by striking boards and famously quoted ‘boards do not hit back’. I personally say that this quote is in reality, some…