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Today we're exploring cross training in boxing and in Krav Maga. How they affect your taekwondo training, and how they impact your self defense. Joining us to lend his expertise, we welcome to the podcast, 5th Degree Black Belt, Owner of Monaghan's Taekwondo in Grapevine, TX, Mr. Brian Monaghan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

We're Back! After a long hiatus, hello taekwondo has officially begun production of season 2. Not only that, but we're now partnered with Taekwondo America! We're so excited to be able to work with such a great organization to create amazing content for all our listeners. To hold you over until season two (premiere date tbd), we're releasing a never before heard episode from season one, airing next week Tuesday. It's a fantastic episode, featuring Mr. Brian Monaghan, owner of Monaghan's Taekwondo in Grapevine, TX. We'll be talking about Self defense training, and his experience in cross training with boxing and with Krav Maga! So don't miss it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

Today we're exploring the topic of How to teach martial arts to preschoolers. As many of you might know, it's a very different experience than teaching a class of adults, or even teaching a class of school age kids. Joining us to lend her expertise, we welcome to the podcast, 6th Degree Black Belt, Master Instructor in Taekwondo, Owner of Fort Bend Taekwondo, Mrs. Carol Chapman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

We explore the specific martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. What is it? How is it similar to taekwondo - how is it different? And should you maybe consider training in it yourself? Joining us we have a guest who is both a 7th Degree Black Belt in taekwondo, and a Black Belt in BJJ, Owner of Fishers Elite martial arts in Fishers, Indiana, Mr. Jason Kesler --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Michael Dominach, 7th Degree Black Belt, Master Instructor in Taekwondo, Owner of Dominach's Taekwondo Academy. Today we're talking about martial arts and movies! We're exploring how martial arts are portrayed in media, and how the movies and martial arts have impacted each other over their long histories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Ms. Mel Thompson, 6th Degree Black Belt, Master Instructor in Taekwondo, owner of Hilliard Taekwondo Academy, we explore why it's so important for kids to experience failure, and learn to overcome it. How small temporary failures at a young age can help prepare them for adult life, developing their confidence, and humility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

Good communication is the key to becoming a great martial arts instructor. Our guest today shares with us how we can work on improving our presentation skills just like we do with our martial arts skills everyday. Joining us today is Mr. Brenden Kumarasamy, the founder of MasterTalk. His mission: to help people overcome their fear of public speaking. Instagram: @MasterYourTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Brian McCoy, 7th degree black belt, owner of McCoy's Taekwondo America in Arab, Alabama, we break down exactly why you should be attending tournaments, and how they help your training in the long run. With the Taekwondo America Virtual Tournament approaching, we explore how to get the most out of your tournament experience, with tips on how to bring home the gold. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With Special Guest Ms. Michaela McPherson, 3rd Degree Senior Black Belt in Taekwondo, we dive into the topic of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD. It's one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. We explore some of the challenges in training with ADHD, and how taekwondo can help kids and even adults who have it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Ms. Marai Jimenez, 4th Degree Senior Black Belt and Owner of Frisco Taekwondo America, we're talking about one of the fundamental aspects of taekwondo: rank testing. Specifically high-rank testing, testing for 3rd degree black belt and above. In this episode, we look at how to prepare for high-rank testing, so you give yourself the best training, and best chance to perform well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Jonathan Moon, 3rd Degree Senior Black Belt in Taekwondo, we explore the relationship martial arts has with authority, respect, and humility. All of which have a significant role in not just martial arts, but in life. We dive into personal stories about dealing with ego, and how it comes into play while helping students along their own journey of respect and humility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Kevin Krinsky, 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, we're talking about the F-word. No, not that F-word. We're talking about, Failure. At some point, you're going to have to deal with some kind of setback, be it big or small. It might be in the form of a no-change at testing, or even as simple as getting bested in a sparring match. We look at how to deal with failure, and the role it plays in success in the long run. We'd love to hear your stories too. What kids of failure in martial arts have you had to overcome? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mrs. Jenny Lacy, 8th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and owner of Valley Ranch Taekwondo, we explore the question of why we still practice traditional taekwondo forms. Those traditional taekwondo forms you likely learn in your taekwondo school; why do we still practice them, instead of just focusing on sparring? We look at the some of the benefits, and why you might not want to omit those forms from your training. We're also inviting you to join in on this discussion, and give us your own take on some of those more intricate techniques. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Sean Baxter, owner of Concord Taekwondo America, and Right Sight Training, we explore how to spot and prevent a possible self defense situation, with the different levels of situational awareness. If you do find yourself in a self defense situation, how do you know when that defense is legally justified? We break down each of the 5 pillars of self defense law. What they are, what they mean, and how knowing them could potentially help you stay out of legal trouble if you do have to use self defense. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Sean Baxter, owner of Concord Taekwondo America, and Right Sight Training, we explore the relationship between martial arts, firearms, and self defense. Being both a master taekwondo instructor, and certified NRA firearms instructor, he shares with us his unique perspective on why martial arts and firearms are often viewed as opposites. Showing how they really are two sides of the same coin, each with their own advantages in a self defense situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Ms. Amanda Sullivan, owner of Plano Taekwondo America, a school she opened at only 18 years old. She's now been open for over 2 years, having spent that time overcoming obstacles, learning new skills, and gaining new perspectives. She shares with us what that experience was like, and offers some advice to any young martial artists looking to follow their dreams in opening a school of their own. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

With special guest Mr. Robby Lacy, a 9th degree grandmaster of taekwondo, we dive deep into how the martial art has evolved from when he started in 1977. Things were rougher, instructors tougher, and he found himself to be one of the very few kids taking class, in what was an adult oriented martial art. Now, over 40 years later, the world of taekwondo is a very different place, and some of his stories might surprise you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support

Welcome to the hello taekwondo podcast - The podcast for passionate martial artists. I'm your host Josh DeBerardinis. There is one fundamental truth of the universe: And that truth is, If you put two or more taekwondo instructors in a room together, no matter how hard they try, they can't help but talk about taekwondo! So I created this podcast to harness that need to discuss every minutiae of martial arts. I am so excited to bring this podcast to you guys. In each episode we're gonna explore some aspect of taekwondo, with special guests, master instructors, and other martial artists just like you, so you can get the most out of your taekwondo training. And so, I'm inviting you to join us on this taekwondo journey. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to leave a review wherever you listen. You can also get new episodes delivered straight to your inbox by going to hellotaekwondo.com. Get new episodes delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing at the bottom of the page below. Thanks for listening guys, I can't wait to see you in the next episode of the hello taekwondo podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellotaekwondo/support