I'd like to say I'm pretty good, so I always have to spar with people who are strong. Unfortunately the only other strong person in my club is 20kg heavier. And since he's heavier and taller whenever he crashes my leg, it injures me and leaves me with bruises, what should i do? submitted by /u/Cydu06 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

In memory of the late Grandmaster Moo Yong Lee (10th Dan), US Cup Tae Kwon Do is offering two $1,000 college scholarships for students who also practice Taekwondo. There is NO cost to apply. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must currently be participating in a belt promoting program at a dedicated Tae Kwon Do school and will be enrolled in a degree-granting nonprofit accredited college or university in the US during the 2024-25 academic year. Two award recipients will be selected based on academic performance, achievement in Tae Kwon Do, and personal character. Personal character ..read more

Does anyone know where can I get the new Adidas dobok? I mean the one with the new logo that only has the stripes and no letters. I bought one online for a retailer in Cali, long story short they misguided the sale and I got the old logo, wasn’t able to return it bc I had to use it. In my home country the Adidas distribution center for taekwondo has it but only regular sizes, I’m size 210 :) Thanks!! submitted by /u/Archi_hab [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I’m in the market for a new dobok I’ve heard that adidas’s doboks are really nice and firm furthermore if I am 178 pounds and 5” 9” what sized dobok should I purchase I have a size 5 right now which is starting to become too baggy for me. Any advice or links would be appreciated! submitted by /u/Ecstatic_Pen_6363 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Really cool video I found on YouTube showing some of the applications of the 5th Tae Guk form (Tae Guk oh jang), what are your thoughts on the applications he showed? submitted by /u/Ecstatic-Juice-2289 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

The most common korean terminology used for axe kick is "naeryo chagi", correct? Yet I remember my sabumnim using the term "chigo chagi" to mean an axe kick, as well as various other TKD sites online. Is this merely an old term for it, or simply a different term? Curious to hear. submitted by /u/HeavyMetalRonin [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hey everyone, I'm feeling really nervous about going back to my Taekwondo class after missing a couple of sessions due to extreme social anxiety. My last class left me feeling overwhelmed, and I've been struggling with fear and anxiety during class, especially when working with others. I love Taekwondo and want to advance, but my mind gets so consumed with anxious thoughts during class that it's hard to focus and enjoy the experience. I don't want to give up on Taekwondo because of this anxiety. I'm determined to master my mind and overcome this fear. Does anyone have tips or advice on dealin ..read more

Anyone else going to the Moohan Open in Georgia this May? It'll be the first tournament that I'm competing in and I'm very nervous Edit: apologies for the typo in the title, I was in a rush to type submitted by /u/Independent-Bank4775 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

My user flair has changed for some reason, and I cannot figure out how to change it back. When I click on flair, I only get a choice of bullet selections. Can someone help? submitted by /u/luv2kick [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I'm looking to apply to the International Master Course that is taking place in Korea this July. On the WTA website they ask you to submit three different documents: Career Certificate Copy of Certificate Documents you may need to submit I assume "Copy of Certificate" refers to your Dan certificate but what do the other two mean? I tried emailing the address listed in the Application Guide but haven't received a response. For context, I am 2nd Dan and taking the course for the first time. submitted by /u/Berkelium_BK [visit reddit] [comments ..read more