Does Learning a Black Belt Form Make You a Black Belt?
'Why memorising an advanced form is not the same as mastering a martial art' or 'Why rank should measure the quality of movement, not the number of techniques collected.'
Art of War
Unveiling the historical foundations of Korean Martial Arts for serious practitioners, instructors, and scholars of Korean martial arts. We facilitate understanding the verifiable historical origins of scholar warriors content.
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Before starting out with basic staff exercises, many people wonder what the perfect size or weight the staff should be, or where to buy one.
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The Missing Dimension in Modern Martial Arts
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