Taekwondo Canada Poomsae Nationals
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 – 7th place • Carrie Voysey – 7th place • Callie Ebner – 9th place […]
Nationally certified to instruct Taekwondo
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 curriculum! He is one of the very few that hold this certification in the province […]
Women in Sports
https://youtu.be/3WHDPl5DXsk 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, is Kukkiwon Certified and the Head Coach of Artisan Taekwondo in Regina. She is […]
Human Trafficking and Slavery – A Growth industry
https://youtu.be/AJMaunn372M I talk with David Pollendine from IJM Canada about human trafficking and slavery that is still rampant in the world. (https://youtu.be/AJMaunn372M) Trafficking is on every continent and IJM Canada works tirelessly to end this 150 billion dollar industry. To help, visit https://www.ijm.ca Guatemala Police Thank you video to IJM at 1.52 (https://www.justisintheprairies.com/post/ijm-protecting-people-in-poverty-from-violence-slavery-during-covid-19) Give it up […]
Get Moving with Martial Arts Training for Seniors
Martial arts training is often associated with young, athletic individuals, but it’s a form of exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In fact, martial arts training can be especially beneficial for older adults. Studies have shown that regular exercise can help older people maintain their physical and mental health, and martial […]
Can Martial Arts Survive COVID-19?
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 these Taekwondo schools have been […]
How To Defend Against Knife Attacks
How To Defend Against Knife Attacks A common question I get, although I am not sure why people are asking is: “How to defend against knife attacks?” Has there been a big increase in knife attacks that I haven’t heard about? People think that because I teach Martial Arts, when it comes down to self-defence, […]
How to Tie Your Belt in Taekwondo: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to tie your belt in Taekwondo isn’t always easy, but hopefully, this will help. Did you know …Mathematicians calculate that there are 177,147 ways to knot a tie, but there are very few ways to tie a Taekwondo knot? The belt (dhee in Korean) is tied in a square knot. When the belt […]
Adaptability – 4 Life Hacks for Parents
Adaptability Adaptability is about how you respond to your child, especially when things do not go as planned. Your child will have a variety of great days, bad days, and everything in between. Here are a few ways you can apply adaptability to your parenting and keep your child motivated: Intrinsic Motivation: Choices What […]
4 Nurturing Tips for Parents (2020)
Nurturing Being a nurturing parent means adjusting your child’s behaviors, not trying to change them. In other words, change the behavior, not the child. Let them Know that Mistakes are Okay I get excited when my son makes a mistake because it gives me the opportunity to teach him, which is what parenting is all […]