SITTING OR RIDING STANCE – KOREAN COMMAND: “JUMCHUM SEOGI”This offensive stance is another one of the core stances of Taekwondo. It’s tricky – there are many technical aspects to this seemingly straight-forward stance!Tips on achieving a technically correct sitting stance: Ensure Read more…
The “JAB” punch is a commonly used technique in kickboxing and our fitness kickboxing classes. It’s quick and meant to be used when you are in close proximity to an opponent. Start in fighting stance: feet slightly wider than Read more…
How to do a Back Stance BACK STANCE – KOREAN COMMAND: “DWITKUBI” The back stance is a defensive stance and a very common one in Taekwondo. Like other stances, it’s important to perform it correctly both in poomsae and when Read more…
https://youtu.be/NDIo-i703g0 Bo Staff Strikes for Beginners. A lot of martial arts students want to know ” How do I strike with a Bo Staff?” We’re going to look at two basic strikes, but first is how do we hold a Read more…
How to do a Back Fist. The BACK FIST is often used as an exercise in our Fitness Kickboxing classes. It’s also a very effective strike. ✊ It is one of the fastest hand techniques available, as it uses a Read more…
INTEGRITY (pronounced “yom-chee” in Korean) is one of the five tenets or principles of Taekwondo. 🖐 Literally, it means “completeness” or “wholeness” – it portrays the idea of consistent character that comes out of a complete, whole heart. ❤️💛💚💙💜 Someone Read more…
Taekwondo is not all about the physical – it has much to do with mental discipline and character building as well. 🧠🧎♀️ Each month, kids are provided lessons about a particular concept or word and are encouraged to put it Read more…
The results of Canada’s first Recreational Online Poomsae Nationals for Black Belts are in. Please join us in celebrating our students’ and instructors’ achievements! 👏🥳💥 • Gary Voysey – 5th place • Leanne Ebner – 5th place • Logan Ebner Read more…
Well, it’s official! Head Instructor Gary Voysey has received Dojang Coach certification from Taekwondo Canada – the current standard for coaching Taekwondo at a national level.You can be assured that Swift Current Christian TKD students are receiving top-notch training and Read more…
Tips for Women in Sport Head Instructor of Swift Current Christian Taekwondo, Gary Voysey, had an opportunity to speak with High-Performance Coach Michelle Keith, about women in sport – specifically about women in Taekwondo. Michelle holds a 4th-degree black belt, Read more…