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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 19, 2022
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 16, 2022
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 12, 2022
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,...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 9, 2022
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 5, 2022
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 3, 2022
Five things to consider when choosing a martial arts club
We know that the martial arts have amazing benefits for children & young people, over & above the physical skills aspects, so it is...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jan 2, 2022
How to look after your mental health as well as your physical health
We often tend to focus on the bits we can see - we check our reflection in the mirror in the morning; we dust or hoover where it is most...
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North Manchester FMAC
Dec 31, 2021
New Year; new you?
I am a firm believer that the harder you work, the luckier you are - this works in the Do Jang and in life in general. Here are a couple...
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North Manchester FMAC
Dec 29, 2021
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Dec 19, 2021
'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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Nov 28, 2021
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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jun 22, 2021
Do what you love – and take it easy: eight ways to get back lost fitness and motivation
Many of us have been working at home for more than a year now, without the “ambient” exercise we used to get during the 9 to 5 – walking...
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North Manchester FMAC
May 22, 2021
A Mental Health MOT
We all need to remind ourselves not just to look after the things we can see & feel, but also the things we cannot. People often focus on...
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North Manchester FMAC
May 8, 2021
Can Tang Soo Do help you to get fit & lose 'Lockdown 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...
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North Manchester FMAC
Sep 27, 2020
Martial arts can improve your attention span and alertness long term
Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an incredible amount of mental...
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North Manchester FMAC
Aug 30, 2020
BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS FOR ADULTS
Our adult classes are a great way to get in shape, to keep in shape, or to get into even better shape. Our classes are a total body...
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North Manchester FMAC
Aug 2, 2020
Giving Back!
When we first started this adventure back in early 2016, our ambition was to be firmly rooted within the community and for us to support...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jul 1, 2020
9 Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues
Exercise is great for every kid. But children with learning and attention issues can have a hard time finding a sport or physical...
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North Manchester FMAC
Jun 11, 2020
How Martial Arts Benefits Mental Health
The martial arts are one of the most popular activities in the US (as well as in other countries). Whether it’s Tang Soo Do, Karate,...
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