LEARN How to Body Block Like A PRO! In Taekwondo, the body block (or Momtong Makki) should move along a straight line across the chest. The wrist of your blocking arm should be straight, the angle of your blocking arm can range from 90-120 degrees, and you should keep your Read more…
What are the Benefits of Having Strong Self Control? Self-control is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, behaviors, and thoughts. It is a crucial part of mental strength and can be considered a superpower. Advantages of strong self-control: – Helps people to take charge of their lives – Helps people Read more…
Better Front Kicks Front Kicks or Pivot Kicks are kicks that almost everyone knows how to do. But not everyone knows how to do them correctly. The Taekwondo Front Kick is an easy kick to execute, and very useful for a variety of situations. It has many applications, from getting Read more…
What is Charisma and How Can We Develop it in Kids? Charisma is the ability to attract and charm others. It is the secret weapon of a leader, the force behind a team, and the power that makes people want to follow you. Some of the qualities that make someone Read more…
One of the worst feelings, when you are being bullied, is the feeling of utter loneliness. That feeling where you think there is no one that cares about you, no one to talk to. I’ve been there. Done that. Truth is, someone always has your back. You might not just 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…
Is your child struggling with depression during the COVID-19 lockdown? In this post, I’m going to share 3 tips on how you can help them. I was reading online where it was reported that there has been a 200 percent increase in hospital admissions for substance use disorders and a Read more…
Optimism. Optimistic. Two small words can have a huge impact on the way someone lives. Our focus word this month at Swift Current Christian Taekwondo has been optimism, because now more than ever, people need hope. Since the beginning of COVID-19, calls to Canada Helpline for Youth have increased to a Read more…
The Kama? What is it? I get parents asking me that question when I want to introduce it to new students for their Taekwondo weapons training. It isn’t as well known as the nunchucks or the Bo Staff, but it should be a part of every Taekwondo student’s tool kit. Read more…
Learning Leadership Skills At Swift Current Christian Taekwondo, students (of ALL ages) are provided with multiple opportunities to develop leadership skills. Leadership skills allow children, in particular, to develop responsibility and the ability to make things happen. These skills instill confidence and help them solve problems creatively, work in a Read more…