I GOT MY THUD! I did it! It took a few weeks and a bit of effort, but I GOT MY THUD! In week 5, it was my right foot – a roundhouse kick delivered to the bag with a resounding THUD that warmed my heart and made me do a little happy dance as…
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Silence is for Ninjas – I WANT MY THUD! This fortnight the strangest thing happened at the dojang (that’s what we call our facility). I was exercising – and – wait for it – laughing until my face hurt. I was exercising AND having fun at the same time! Before I go on to explain…
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Alright, it’s week 2 and here I am in my new uniform. I feel (and I think, look), like I’m wearing a halloween costume, but I’m sure it will feel more natural soon, and I do confess, it was with no small measure of pride that I put my belt on for the first time.…
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That’s me on the right – Sarah Higgins. Last week, 43 year old me launched myself into a new skill – Taekwondo. My children have been enrolled with SES for approx. 16 months now and during the 2020 lockdown, when their lessons switched to zoom, I sometimes followed along with them, helping to keep them…
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On Wednesday October 21, Troy called a zoom session for parents and senior TMAV students to announce that we will be returning to in person classes from Monday November 2! This is a summary of the information provided by Troy during that session. When do we return? Monday November 2 Are we going back into…
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“Well, that won’t be a problem while she’s little, but it will be an issue when she gets older and she won’t be able to compete” Those were words that made my heart sink. Why? Because I thought it had signalled the end of my daughter Jessica’s martial arts journey before it had even really…
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Amongst the chaos and confusion that Covid-19 has brought into the world, there’s a local sporting club that has embraced the chaos and created a much-needed community of inclusion and hope. Team Martial Arts Victoria, based in Narre Warren, has adjusted, adapted and altered its ways to move with the confronting changes that have washed…
DetailsWhat are the benefits of chasing a Black Belt dream? Being a Black Belt is universally respected, it demonstrates a person’s character, their willingness to persevere, to learn and train and be dedicated to a goal that takes years to master. For a child learning Martial Arts, it moulds them and provides them life skills…
DetailsPhysical Benefits of Taekwondo We all know that being active and getting fit is good for us, but what does that really mean? Staying active daily and moving our body is much more than just looking great on the outside, it also assists our insides as well! Through exercise we increase our circulation, therefore, we…
DetailsChildren and adults alike aspire to become a Black Belt, it is a surreal, proud moment that only comes after years of hard work and training. We know that Taekwondo offers many benefits and what is learnt on the way to Black Belt success will be used for life; however it is still important to…
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