Tang Soo Do Focus

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThis episode highlights 10 ways to help you prepare better for upcoming competitions. There are training tips and ideas to help manage scheduling, gear issues, and different locations of tournaments. How you prepare is almost as important as how much you prepare. This advice from the perspective of someone who has completed and ju

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusTang Soo Do focus is pleased to share an interview with Master Efrain Valentin, founder of Valentin Karate in Meriden , CT. Master Valentin is a 7th degree Black Belt. He has trained in Tang Soo Do since 1977 and opened his first school in 1989. At the age of 23, he was the youngest person to obtain Master 4th degree Black Belt in

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThis episode explores the experience of being judged in a testing or competition. Suggestions are given on how to make a better impression and put your best foot forward in these pressure situations. Additionally the experience of judging others is looked at so we can be fair and objective, benefitting all of us.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusEpisode 16 is a continuation of Episode 9 -"5 ways to improve your Tang Soo Do". We look at five more simple ways to improve your practice and training. Taking any of these steps is sure to help your progress and working them in or alternating them will help keep your training fresh.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThis episode examines the concept of Toughness and what I means as students of Tang Soo Do. The characteristics of pysical, mental , and spiritual toughness are explored and several exercises are suggested to help increase your toughness as you train.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusFrom counting in Korean to the number of moves in a form, this episode focuses on the role of numbers in our training. Some strategies for using numbers and counting to improve your performance and training are highlighted as well.

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThis episode delves into the Injuries and recovery from injuries that are a part of Tang Soo Do practice. Advice on how to prevent, minimize, and manage Injuries- so we can return to training .

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThis episode covers the testing cycles of Tang Soo Do and gives tips to improve your performance in a testing situation. From White Belt to Master ranks all Tang Soo Do students will face testing situations to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Being well prepared can reduce anxiety and make for a better showing in front of t

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusA quick podcast to thank my listeners, reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming one. Happy New Year to all and let's make 2024 our best year of training and growth yet! Tang Soo!

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do FocusThere are certain behaviors, mistakes, and oversights that are simply intolerable when one is a serious practitioner of Tang Soo Do. This episode covers 10 things that would damage a person's reputation as a martial artist and even endanger their chances at advancement. The good news is these "Unforgivables" are eas