In the martial art of Taekwondo, you learn self-defence and confidence. But there is more to Taekwondo then just that. Respect and Discipline also play a big part in Taekwondo. What is the difference between respect and discipline? -Respect is when you show courtesy and proper behavior towards another person. It is always important to show [...]
This month’s Student of the Month: February 2012 is Stephany Rivero. Stephany is currently an Advanced Green belt and is an extremely devoted student. She always does her best, pays attention at all times, and is a very helpful student. Previously she has received an award for her academic achievement in which her average was all [...]
*In Taekwondo, it is very important to understand and master the four basic kicks. These kicks are the building blocks/foundation of learning the art of Taekwondo. Without these kicks, it is difficult to move onto more challenging technique. Understanding the basic kicks will prepare you for what is to come in learning further knowledge of Taekwondo. Here are [...]
All of us at Choi’s Black Belt Academy would love to say a big congratulations to this December’s Student of the Month, Jacob “JJ” Downey. Jacob is currently a green belt and shows a high amount of Discipline, Respect, and Dedication. This is an honorable award and Jacob will recieve a ‘Student of the Month’ [...]
Have you ever wondered if there are some helpful tips to becoming the best martial artist you can be? These are the top ten Taekwondo tips: 1. Confidence: Always believe in yourself and be confident in what you do. Self-confidence is very important. 2. Never give up: Never give up on yourself. When you start [...]
Did you know you need to wash your gear every now and then? Did you know if you don’t wash your sparring gear once in a while it will stink! When you first get your gear, most of us were not aware that it is OK to wash your chest protector. If you don’t wash [...]
Testing for a New Belt Wes Choi’s Tae Kwon Do If you have been given a Wes Choi’s Tae Kwon Do testing application, you’ll find the criteria you will be tested on the back side. If you are unsure about any of the techniques make sure you talk with your instructor to get the extra [...]
What to Expect at a Tae Kwon Do Tournament Whether it’s your first tae kwon do tournament or you are a seasoned veteran, making sure you are prepared, you now what to expect and that you have what you need for your tournament carries the same amount of importance. Being prepared is half the battle! [...]
Everyone practices Martial Arts & Tae Kwon Do for different reasons. So I decided to write down the top ten reasons I take Tae Kwon Do in Mesa at Wes Choi’s. Hope my list may help you get more out of TKD or may even inspire you to try a free class. Self Defense - [...]
How To Tie Your Tae Kwon Do Belt Tying your Tae Kwon Do belt is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. But if you’re new to Tae Kwon Do, you may need to see it done a few times before you “get it”. I made a video you can watch and learn [...]
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