Kim is a stay-at-home mother of four. She is a freelance writer, a black-belt in Taekwondo, and a yellow-belt in Judo. She will be your guide through the Martial-Arts world.
A true martial art in the sense that the Korean Military has actually employed it, Tae Kwon Do is a conglomeration of Korean, Chinese and Japanese disciplines. Defined as the way of the foot and the fist, the practitioner is...
Target practice isn’t just for gun enthusiasts; martial artists need to do a little practicing as well. As any person trained in self-defense can tell you, hitting someone who is feeling the effects of drugs or alcohol...
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to achieve black-belt status in Kyuki-do, then you should check out the tests for that rank being held on Friday, March 26th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Park...
Spring is just around the corner and with it, the start of tournament season. At 9:00 am until about 6:00 pm on Saturday, March 27th, Park’s Martial Arts Academy will be hosting its annual tournament...
For anyone who is easily bored by their workout routine, is looking for that next new thing, has an injury that they need to workout around, is looking to start that New Year’s resolution, or just wants to...
Martial artists, yoga practitioners, dancers and many other athletic types can do amazing things with their bodies. Some of them can touch their nose with a foot or bend into an almost pretzel like shape. But how do they do...
For fitness buffs looking for a great way to work-out, martial arts may be the perfect answer. It addresses the cardio by implementing constant motion. Muscles are toned naturally by using as much force as possible to get off...
What’s a person to do when they’re inundated with constant talk of “pandemic” and “H1N1”? The media buzz is enough to frighten even the toughest of people.“Get the H1N1 vaccine...
Interested in sampling a martial art, but aren’t ready for a long term commitment? Heights Park’s Martial Arts Academy is offering fall and winter Kyuki-do classes for kids and adults.Kyuki-do is a mixed...
Many martial art styles, especially Tae Kwon Do, kick more often than others for a reason. The leg is far longer than the arm, giving it a greater reach which in turn gives the person kicking a greater advantage over...