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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Basic Techniques)
In this post, I want to explain the purpose of basic techniques in Tang Soo Do. What do I mean by ‘basic techniques’? The term ‘basic...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 9, 2022
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Intro)
We’ve had a lot of people join (& leave) over the ‘pandemic period’ & as Instructors we’ve obviously not had as much student face-time as...
North Manchester FMAC
Jan 5, 2022
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Can Tang Soo Do help you to get fit & lose 'holiday weight'?
The answer is absolutely yes. Tang Soo Do, like any martial art, can definitely help you shed extra weight. The martial art of Tang Soo...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 29, 2021
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'BEING A BLACK BELT' VERSUS 'HAVING A BLACK BELT'
Following the completion of the much-delayed Black Belt Tests (Dan Shim Sa) in late November, I thought it worth looking at what, in my...
North Manchester FMAC
Dec 19, 2021
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What is 'Graduation' & should I be doing it too?
Graduations are a way for you to demonstrate that you have learnt the syllabus content for any particular period. They are not compulsory...
North Manchester FMAC
Nov 28, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Breaking)
In the last part of this series, we will look at breaking (Kyuck Pa) and how this fits within the self-defence system. We don’t do a lot...
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 24, 2021
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Bowing in Martial Arts
Many people, especially in the west, find bowing an odd practice and will sometimes describe it as being demeaning. It can seen as a sign...
North Manchester FMAC
Apr 3, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Self-Defence)
The next part of our training that I want to cover is Hol Sin Sool (self-defence). It may seem slightly odd to refer to one part of our...
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 27, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Free Sparring)
This is often the part that adult students fear & child students want to start on week 2. Free Sparring (Ja Yu Dae Ryun) can be seen as...
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 20, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Two & Three Step Sparring)
In this next instalment, we’ll look at Ee Soo Sik Dae Ryun (two step sparring) & Sam Soo Sik Dae Ryun (three step sparring). As we said...
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 13, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (One Step Sparring)
Whilst we will occasionally cover this in our Intermediate Leadership Classes, Il Soo Sik Dae Ryun (One Step Sparring) is covered within...
North Manchester FMAC
Mar 6, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Hyungs)
Following on from Basic Techniques, Hyungs (also known as ‘Forms’) seems to me like the logical progression. In the very simplest sense,...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 27, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Basic Techniques)
In this post, I want to explain the purpose of basic techniques in Tang Soo Do. What do I mean by ‘basic techniques’? The term ‘basic...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 20, 2021
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SO WHAT’S THIS TANG SOO DO THING ALL ABOUT? (Intro)
We’ve had a lot of people join (& leave) over the ‘pandemic period’ (I might trademark that!) & as Instructors we’ve obviously not had as...
North Manchester FMAC
Feb 13, 2021
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What’s this martial arts lark actually all about?
When speaking to parents & students, we occasionally hear comments about costs or we speak to people who’s only motivation around...
North Manchester FMAC
May 3, 2020
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