Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus One of the many benefits of martial arts training is developing confidence, but what does that mean? What exactly is confidence and how does one develop it. In this episode we take a deep dive into what it means to be confident, how Tang Soo Do can help increase it, and ways it will benefit your …

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Many of the things we are taught in Tang Soo Do seem strange and even wrong on first glance. Ideas such as moving in toward and attack or going slow to create speed sound like the opposite of what one should do. There are many ways that Tang Soo Do can seem counter-intuitive and those aspects are…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Master Mike Bogdanski has been practicing Tang Soo Do for over 50 years. A regular on the competition circuit in the 70s and 80s he was widely renowned for his performances. A school owner for many decades he has promoted scores of Black Belts in his long career. Now happily retired and in his 70…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 20 "Learning Tools" describes many ways to help improve your practice using commonplace items. Instructors may find ideas for helping students to correct their techniques on their own.Learning tools or teaching hacks, whatever they are called, can help any of us improve our Tang Soo Do.…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode highlights 10 ways to help you prepare better for upcoming competitions. There are training tips and ideas to help manage scheduling, gear issues, and different locations of tournaments. How you prepare is almost as important as how much you prepare. This advice from the perspective …

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Tang Soo Do focus is pleased to share an interview with Master Efrain Valentin, founder of Valentin Karate in Meriden , CT. Master Valentin is a 7th degree Black Belt. He has trained in Tang Soo Do since 1977 and opened his first school in 1989. At the age of 23, he was the youngest person to obt…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode explores the experience of being judged in a testing or competition. Suggestions are given on how to make a better impression and put your best foot forward in these pressure situations. Additionally the experience of judging others is looked at so we can be fair and objective, benef…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 16 is a continuation of Episode 9 -"5 ways to improve your Tang Soo Do". We look at five more simple ways to improve your practice and training. Taking any of these steps is sure to help your progress and working them in or alternating them will help keep your training fresh.…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the concept of Toughness and what I means as students of Tang Soo Do. The characteristics of pysical, mental , and spiritual toughness are explored and several exercises are suggested to help increase your toughness as you train.…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus From counting in Korean to the number of moves in a form, this episode focuses on the role of numbers in our training. Some strategies for using numbers and counting to improve your performance and training are highlighted as well.By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode delves into the Injuries and recovery from injuries that are a part of Tang Soo Do practice. Advice on how to prevent, minimize, and manage Injuries- so we can return to training .By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode covers the testing cycles of Tang Soo Do and gives tips to improve your performance in a testing situation. From White Belt to Master ranks all Tang Soo Do students will face testing situations to demonstrate their skills and knowledge. Being well prepared can reduce anxiety and make…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus A quick podcast to thank my listeners, reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming one. Happy New Year to all and let's make 2024 our best year of training and growth yet! Tang Soo!By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus There are certain behaviors, mistakes, and oversights that are simply intolerable when one is a serious practitioner of Tang Soo Do. This episode covers 10 things that would damage a person's reputation as a martial artist and even endanger their chances at advancement. The good news is these "Un…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 10 marks the first time I have interviewed another Tang Soo Do Master and invited them to tell their story and share their knowledge. Kwan Jang Nim Steve Voelker, founder of Middlesex Tang Soo Do, the Pyong Hwa Kunin Association, and the U.S. Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association is my special…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode will highlight five strategies to improve our practice and performance of Tang Soo Do. Tips are given to increase the frequency and intensity of your training. These simple consistent choices can allow you to make great gains in your pursuit of better understanding and technique.…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the three basic Stances: front, back, and horse stance. Tips for proper form and execution are given.By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus A brief special edition of the podcast on the timely subject of recovery from surgery.By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the first three basic kicking motions and the proper form for optimal speed and power. The front, roundhouse and side kick are the basis of all advanced kicking techniques so a fundamental understanding of them is crucial for your success in Tang Soo Do.…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This episode examines the basic techniques of low block and center punch. Forming a proper fist, engaging hips and rotation of the forearm are emphasized as well.By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus The Five Codes of Tang Soo Do are loyalty to country, obedience to parents, honor friendship, no retreat in battle, and in fighting choose with sense and honor. This episode explores the meaning behind the five codes and how we may apply them in our training and our lives. This episode also delve…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 4 of Tang Soo Do Focus looks closely at the 7 tenets of Tang Soo Do. They are as follows: Integrity -Concentration -Perseverance -Respect and Obedience -Self Control -Humility -Indomitable Spirit A breif definition and examination of what these terms mean in our lives and our practice of …

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 3 touches on warming up and stretching in preparation for a Tang Soo Do class. Some tips on hygeine, improving performance and avoiding injuries are covered as well.By Steve

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 2 of the Tang Soo Do Focus podcast will focus on the protocol, expectations, and behaviors for students when training. This includes topics like showing proper respect, following the sometimes unwritten rules of conduct in the dojang and how seniority and rank are recognized. There is als…

Text your thoughts and comments to Tang Soo Do Focus This first episode of Tang Soo Do Focus is a description of the host's personal martial arts journey. Master Steve Patarini is a 5th Dan in Pyong Hwa Kunin Tang Soo Do. His journey in martial arts dates back to 7th grade and continues to this day. Wrestling, Kung Fu, and eventually Tang Soo Do ha…

In this one a talk with Mal Sanchez, a Kudo practitioner from the UK. Kudo is a modern martial art that is a hybrid of Karate and Judo. Found in 1981 by Azuma Takashi, it is sometimes describe as a ‘traditional’ MMA. Although popular in Japan, it is virtually unheard of in many places.

In this episode we ask the question should training be fun? Let us know your thoughts.

In this episode we welcome Iain Abernethy to the show for the third time. Iain is an expert in practical kata bunkai, that is the application of Karate’s traditional movements to fighting and self-defense. We talk about his experiences training with Geoff Thompson, the importance of pressure testing, and the evolution of the practical martial arts …

In this episode we discuss coaching strategies. What can we take from other sports coaching techniques and use them in martial arts coaching.

Joining us today is my friend Andrew O’Brien. He is a martial artist out of the Boston area, coming originally from a Tang Soo Do background but having experience also in the Uechi-Ryu style of karate. It was very interesting comparing the two styles.

Josh Peacock of the Combat Learning Podcast joins us in this episode. Josh is a 4th Dan in Taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian Jiujitsu. He also holds a masters degree in teaching and learning, having experience studying educational psychology and course design. He shares how studying education in an academic environment has helped him to unders…

In this episode we have my friend Chris Hanson on of Karate Unity. Chris is all about bringing the karate community together and foster growth in a positive direction so he was the perfect person to talk to about this subject. Hope you enjoy!

After a long hiatus, the Motion Martial Arts Podcast is back! In this episode we talk about compliance in martial arts training. How it can be useful, how it can be detrimental, and just being aware of it in general. We will be back with more soon. Thanks!

Dave and I sit down and talk about our mutual love for comic books and how the relate to martial arts.

My friend Chris Hanson of Karate Unity joins us on this one for a discussion about all things kata related. It was a great talk that covered a lot including the idea that Iain Abernethy is the Indiana Jones of kata. Enjoy.

In this episode we discuss Bruce Lee. His influence on martial arts, mma, movies and impact on the popularity of martial arts.

In this episode we deep dive into the evolution of martial arts films. We discuss some trends we’ve noticed, personal favorites and the John Wick Trilogy.

In this episode we revisit the topic of specialization in martial arts.

In this episode we discuss the evolution of martial arts and changes that occur over time.

In this episode we discuss home training in the midst of social distancing during Covid-19.

In this episode we have BJJ brown belt Tim Klein. We discuss the process of training schools.

In this episode we talk to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt Valor Boyer. We discuss competition, injures and teaching.

In this episode we ask the question “do styles make fights?”

In this episode we discuss training with a growth mindset.

Hard work matters. We all know it. But few really live it and even fewer exemplify what hard work really is better than former NFL player and now (2020) head coach of Trinity University. Raised on a cattle farm in South Texas, Jerheme learned about hard work at a young age and those lessons laid the foundation for what would become his character an…

We discuss the topic of what are instructors can do to us vs for us.

6th Dan in American Tang Soo Do, Mike Jones talks about his martial arts journey through not 1 but 2 major life disruptions that I believe would have broken any normal human being. But not Mike. He has used both obstacles to hone and sharpen the man that he is, often carried through them by his community and faith. A truly inspirational man with an…

We sit down with long time friend and professional musician Brett Bamberger. Topics range from music, skateboarding, practice habits, etc. Some of Brett’s notable music projects are Revocation, River Black, Publicist UK, East of the Wall and The Postman Syndrome.

In this episode we react to UFC 246. We discuss the Barber vs Moddaferi match, Anthony Pettis and McGregor vs Cerrone.

Professional Health and Fitness Coach and BJJ Black Belt Raynald Ray joins me to discuss increasing power in my quest to do a jump 540 kick (cheat 720). At a high level being able to increase revolutions in the air requires proper technique and power, which can be aided by strength training and losing weight. One of my long time friends, I always e…