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❄ CLASS CANCELLATION – TUESDAY 12/10/25 ❄
❄ CLASS CANCELLATION – TUESDAY 12/10/25 ❄(See image) The roads are still slushing over, and with the temperatures dropping we don’t want anyone risking injury trying to make it to class. Please stay home, stay warm, and stay safe! But… that doesn’t mean you can’t keep training! 💪Here’s some at-home “snow day homework” to help…
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The Winter Slow-Down: Why Discipline Matters Most Right Now
As we move deeper into December, life gets busy. Holiday gatherings, school events, travel, and Michigan weather all start competing for our time and energy. It’s completely normal for routines to get disrupted—this is what we call the winter slow-down. But in martial arts, this season offers one of the most important lessons of the…
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Word of the Week: Awareness
As we wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend and step into the fast-moving Christmas season, our word of the week is Awareness—a perfect theme as we spend this week training self-defense in class. The holidays bring excitement, busier schedules, more travel, bigger crowds, and plenty of distractions. It’s easy to get swept up in the rush.…
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Word of the Week: Gratitude
A Thanksgiving Reflection From Our Dojang As we enter Thanksgiving week, it feels fitting that our word of the week is gratitude—not just as something we say, but as something we practice. Gratitude is more than a polite “thank you.” It is an intentional awareness of what we have, who we have, and the moments…
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Word of the Week: Respect — The Foundation of Strength
At our dojang, every technique we practice has a purpose. Every stance, every block, every strike teaches us something deeper than movement. This week, our focus is on Respect—a word that might seem simple at first, but one that carries incredible weight both inside and outside the training hall. Lately, I’ve heard that some of…
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Integrity – The Unseen Strength of a Martial Artist
In martial arts, we often talk about strength, speed, and technique. But one of the most powerful qualities a martial artist can possess isn’t seen in their punches or kicks — it’s integrity. Integrity is what guides us to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. It’s the quiet voice that keeps…
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🥋 Gup Testing This Saturday at 9 AM — What to Expect and How to Prepare
This Saturday at 9 AM, our dojang will host Gup (under black belt) testing, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our students step up and demonstrate their progress! Testing isn’t just about earning the next belt — it’s a celebration of growth, discipline, and perseverance. The Purpose of Belt Testing Testing is an…
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The Art of Balance: A Martial Journey of Body, Mind, and Spirit
In every stance, strike, and breath, martial arts teaches us the quiet power of balance. It is more than a posture — it is a philosophy, a way of moving through life with strength and purpose. In Korean martial arts such as Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, and the older roots of Subak and Taekkyeon, balance…
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The “Luck” Behind Hard Work in Martial Arts
You’ve probably heard someone say, “You’re so lucky,” after seeing a student earn a new belt, win a tournament, or perform an incredible technique. But as the quote says — “Being ‘lucky’ is usually the result of a lot of hard work that nobody noticed.” In Tang Soo Do, just like in life, success doesn’t…