Category Archives: Fitness

Won-Hyo

Won-Hyowas born in the town of Za-in-myon in Kyongsang Province in 617 AD. Legend has it that Won-Hyo’s mother, while pregnant with him, was passing by a sala tree when she suddenly felt birth pangs, and, without having time to … Continue reading

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Do-San

The form was named after the pen name of An Chang-ho, a Korean independence activist, and co-writer of the Korean national anthem.  The 24 moves of the pattern represent the 24 hours in a day, which in turn is a … Continue reading

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In Defense of Paul Daley

Yes, it was a cheap shot, and the worse show of sportsmanship in the UFC in modern memory.  Worse than Anderson Silva’s recent fights.  Worse than Brock Lesner’s postfight interviews.  Worse than Frank Mir saying he wished Brock Lesner would … Continue reading

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Dan Gun

Dan Gun is an interesting form in Tae Kwon Do.  It was developed by Choi Hong Hi, Nam Tae Hi and Han Cha Kyo for the O Do Kwan schools.  The form is named after the legendary founder of the Gojoseon Dynasty … Continue reading

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SKIPS

There’s quite a large school of thought in fitness that in order to improve you need to confuse your muscles in rapid succession.  Also, simpler is better.  So why don’t we do it in swimming? When I was in high … Continue reading

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Chon-Ji

Chon-Ji is one of the fundamental patterns of Tae Kwon Do, although it is often not taught any more.  It was developed by Choi Hong Hi, Nam Tae Hi and Han Cha Kyo for the O Do Kwan schools.  The … Continue reading

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