McMinnville Taekwondo

Is the ground ever your friend? With training, yes. Falling is a skill everyone should learn, no matter what age... although it's easier when you're younger! Knowing how to fall can prevent injuries: everyone falls at one time or another, and knowing how to go with it can make the difference between a mild bruise (or none) and a broken bone. I chose the following videos because the demonstrators are Judo experts, and they do a wonderful job of simply showing the technique, nothing fancy. First, an excellent video walking you through a couple of simple rolls: And here is a video on the front fall: The back fall: And the side fall:

What does it matter what the bottom foot is doing when the other foot is throwing a side kick (or round kick, or back kick...)? Watch this fun video and find out! Click here...

Do-San is the pseudonym of Anh Ch'ang-Ho (1876- 1938). He devoted his life to furthering the education of Korea and its movement toward independence.

Brown belt hyung. Choong-Moo was the given name of Admiral Ye Sun-Sin of the Yi dynasty, circa 1592 AD. This form ends with a left hand attack to symbolize the way in which his death robbed him of having the chance to reach his potential.

Dan-Gun hyung has 21 movements and is named for the legendary founder of Korea in 2333 BC.

Chon-ji is the first form or hyung that students learn. In Korean, it means Heaven and Earth and represents innocence. According to the official ITF website, the form reminds students that they are only one element in the universe and must learn harmony with other beings. Another source states that the name of the form represents the moment of creation or the beginning of human history. Chon-ji has 20 movements.