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Happy Birthday Taekwon-Do!On April 11th, 1955, the name Taekwon-Do was officially adopted for the martial art General Choi Hong Hi had developed using elements of the ancient Korean martial art of Taek Kyon and of Shotokan karate, a martial art he had learned while studying in Japan. I've LearnedI've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone that can be loved. The rest is up to them. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it. I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do. I've learned that you can do some thing in an instant that will give you heartache for life. Taekwon-Do PhilosophyThe philosophy of Taekwon-Do can be summed up by the last two phrases in the ITF Student Oath:
By practicing Taekwon-Do and living according to its fundamental values, we will become good citizens and be able to create a better world. |
Healthy Snack FoodsChoosing healthy snack foods is just as important at snack time as it is at mealtime. Healthy snacks can add fiber and nutrients to your diet without unwanted calories. They can give you an energy boost during the day and prevent you from overeating at meals. Metabolism ManipulationTurn Slow Metabolisms Into Fast Metabolisms. A slow metabolism sounds like a poor excuse that obese people use for eating too much and exercising too little. Overweight people despise thin people for naturally having a high metabolism who can eat anything that they crave without putting on weight. Jogging Your MemoryA recent Consumer Reports article presented the latest research on keeping our minds sharp, especially as we age. As I read the article, I couldn’t help but notice that each of the five areas discussed could be addressed by being actively involved in a Martial Arts program! |
