08. How to Prepare for High-Rank Testing

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.