What is Responsibility and Why Does it Matter? “Responsibility” Defined. Responsibility is when someone has to take ownership for their own conduct. It can also be defined as the accountability a person has for their actions. Responsibility is often used to describe the duty that an individual has towards another person, Read more…
Taekwondo, sometimes called Korean Karate, has been traced as far back as 37 BC in carvings and murals. The art of Taekwondo was passed from father to son and from generation to generation. The Korean Taekwondo Association (KTA) was formed in 1965 in Seoul, South Korea, and in May Read more…
Fun fact … The Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo headquarters in South Korea which inevitably influences how we train at Swift Current Christian TKD) renewed their logo in March 2021 to reflect their commitment to world peace. The new Kukkiwon logo has pictograms of Taekwondo movements, embodying the organization’s firm willpower in Read more…
Can Martial Arts survive COVID-19? The pandemic has closed gyms around the world and instructors everywhere are asking: “Can Martial Arts survive COVID-19?” I have been talking with Taekwondo schools throughout North America to find out what they have been doing. Many have shuttered their doors for good. Many of Read more…
A recent and growing trend has shown the many benefits of martial arts for people with autism. A 2010 research project conducted by the University of Wisconsin physical therapy department confirmed what parents were already reporting – in the course of learning martial arts, children with autism essentially came out of Read more…
What Motivates Kids? So there’s a lot to gain from regular physical activity, but how do you encourage kids to do it? The three keys are: Choosing the right activities for a child’s age: If you don’t, the child may be bored or frustrated. Giving kids plenty of opportunity to Read more…