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Teaching Children Martial Arts in the New Millenium

BUDO BLACKBELT MAGAZINE, No. 24, December

Today a number of alternative views abound on teaching children – many successful ideas have been explored, for example interactive-homework based programmes, specifically designed to bridge the Martial Arts history lesson.  Continue reading “Teaching Children Martial Arts in the New Millenium” »

Teaching Children – What you Need to Know

BUDO BLACKBELT UK Magazine, No. 36, Dec 2003

This article is about physical aspects that should be taken into consideration when teaching children martial arts and emphasizes why an adult training regime is not suitable for a young child. Continue reading “Teaching Children – What you Need to Know” »

An Original Taekwondo Pioneer – Master Ted Hopwood

Frank Murphy on one of the original ITF Taekwondo Pioneers in the UK –  Master Ted Hopwod 8th Dan.

For most of us, the results of some hard training, while for the most part are beneficial there are times when some injury or stiff joints, or general physical and mental fatigue may give some cause to complain. Continue reading “An Original Taekwondo Pioneer – Master Ted Hopwood” »