Smashing boards!, bricks!, concrete paving blocks!, ceramic tiles!,…replete with loud screams, contorted facial expressions, wood splinters or masonry particles flying and gasps from witnesses as the martial artist releases her energy burst into and through the objects at hand… Such is the stuff of some of the physical demonstrations performed by martial artists.
So let’s look at what’s going on here. In order to accomplish these feats, the martial artist combines a collection of qualities and ways of being – all at once:
He is clear with his intention.
She engages her technique correctly – efficiently and directly
He “brings it on” with full power.
She directs intense focus – being present in the moment and undistracted.
She sees the final outcome before it has happened!
And he hits his target! (which is BEYOND the boards)
With all of these elements present, success is virtually guaranteed!…
So you what’s the point of such feats? On the surface, it’s all about the martial artist demonstrating his effectiveness properly executing that particular technique. Below the surface however, there is much greater meaning… it’s a metaphor for life! Think about it… The boards are obstacles (life circumstances), in the way of a target (a particular goal or desire) which lies just beyond, with onlookers (all our relationships in life) present and the moment of truth (our recurring moments of choice) at hand… As the practitioner successfully “breaks through” the boards, she begins to realize the profundity of the moment and its correlation to all other situations in life – from the smallest to the largest.
So whatever you want to accomplish in life be it large or small –tap into the martial artist in you and apply the principles of board-breaking!
He is clear with his intention.
Be clear with your goal
She engages her technique correctly – efficiently and directly
Take actions that make progress toward your goal
He “brings it on” with full power.
Act with full commitment
She directs intense focus – being present in the moment and undistracted.
Be intensely focused and don’t allow yourself to be distracted
She sees the final outcome before it has happened!
Hold a clear vision of the final outcome – see it already so
And he hits his target! (which is BEYOND the boards)
Keep going until you reach your destination (going through, around or beyond your circumstances)!
…And watch as all who know you take notice!…And be the example for and give permission to all those around you to do the same!!
A: Your student account will be updated immediately after promotional testings so that you can access the new forms, 1-steps, 2-steps and information pertinent physical testing information for your rank.
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Visualization is an incredibly powerful tool, an absolute staple in an authentic martial arts practice. Martial artists visualize detailed scenarios both ahead of time and in real time in order to greatly improve and enhance their performance.
Visualization ahead of time serves as a form of actual practice. The way this works is fascinating and profound and is only partially understood by modern science. What is understood is that with clear, detailed visualization, the entire nervous system is engaged. From the perspective of the nervous system, it is a “real” event! The amazing result is that all the beneficial results from “actual” practice, also occur from the “virtual” practice of visualization! In other words, on a neurological level, your brain and the rest of your nervous system, don’t get the difference. A classic example of this for martial artists is the repeated visualization of breaking boards with a specific technique. As the execution is visualized over and over again, the necessary and corresponding neural pathways are literally generated to facilitate the “real-world” event. Additionally, the practitioner has the psychological, and emotional confidence of having succeeded a number of times already. By the time the event is “realized” in the material world, it is but a continuum in a long series of successes.
Visualization in real time serves to enhance the “real-world” experience as it is actually happening by adding dimension. A classic example for martial artists occurs during the execution of hyungs or katas (predetermined patterns of movement, against and imaginary opponent, performed individually). Though the “actual” opponent is not present, the martial artists can visualize the opponent’s presence along with detailed, specific attacks in order to make the event “real”. The entire experience is elevated in this case – and if done well, even an onlooker will actually “see” the attacker.
The most exciting part of visualization is that it is available to us all! It takes very little time. It can be done anywhere. It takes no money. And we need no one’s approval or permission. Visualization will be effective in any context and can be applied to any thing or idea. The two most naturally effective times to visualize are in bed, just before falling asleep and then again, just upon waking, before rising from bed.
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Tae Kwon Do: Shattering Life’s Barriers
/in Thought Leadership Articles /by sunsooSmashing boards!, bricks!, concrete paving blocks!, ceramic tiles!,…replete with loud screams, contorted facial expressions, wood splinters or masonry particles flying and gasps from witnesses as the martial artist releases her energy burst into and through the objects at hand… Such is the stuff of some of the physical demonstrations performed by martial artists.
So let’s look at what’s going on here. In order to accomplish these feats, the martial artist combines a collection of qualities and ways of being – all at once:
With all of these elements present, success is virtually guaranteed!…
So you what’s the point of such feats? On the surface, it’s all about the martial artist demonstrating his effectiveness properly executing that particular technique. Below the surface however, there is much greater meaning… it’s a metaphor for life! Think about it… The boards are obstacles (life circumstances), in the way of a target (a particular goal or desire) which lies just beyond, with onlookers (all our relationships in life) present and the moment of truth (our recurring moments of choice) at hand… As the practitioner successfully “breaks through” the boards, she begins to realize the profundity of the moment and its correlation to all other situations in life – from the smallest to the largest.
So whatever you want to accomplish in life be it large or small –tap into the martial artist in you and apply the principles of board-breaking!
…And watch as all who know you take notice!…And be the example for and give permission to all those around you to do the same!!
Q: How do I update my online student account?
/in FAQ /by sunsooA: Your student account will be updated immediately after promotional testings so that you can access the new forms, 1-steps, 2-steps and information pertinent physical testing information for your rank.
Tae Kwon Do: Visualize to Materialize
/in Thought Leadership Articles /by sunsooVisualization is an incredibly powerful tool, an absolute staple in an authentic martial arts practice. Martial artists visualize detailed scenarios both ahead of time and in real time in order to greatly improve and enhance their performance.
Visualization ahead of time serves as a form of actual practice. The way this works is fascinating and profound and is only partially understood by modern science. What is understood is that with clear, detailed visualization, the entire nervous system is engaged. From the perspective of the nervous system, it is a “real” event! The amazing result is that all the beneficial results from “actual” practice, also occur from the “virtual” practice of visualization! In other words, on a neurological level, your brain and the rest of your nervous system, don’t get the difference. A classic example of this for martial artists is the repeated visualization of breaking boards with a specific technique. As the execution is visualized over and over again, the necessary and corresponding neural pathways are literally generated to facilitate the “real-world” event. Additionally, the practitioner has the psychological, and emotional confidence of having succeeded a number of times already. By the time the event is “realized” in the material world, it is but a continuum in a long series of successes.
Visualization in real time serves to enhance the “real-world” experience as it is actually happening by adding dimension. A classic example for martial artists occurs during the execution of hyungs or katas (predetermined patterns of movement, against and imaginary opponent, performed individually). Though the “actual” opponent is not present, the martial artists can visualize the opponent’s presence along with detailed, specific attacks in order to make the event “real”. The entire experience is elevated in this case – and if done well, even an onlooker will actually “see” the attacker.
The most exciting part of visualization is that it is available to us all! It takes very little time. It can be done anywhere. It takes no money. And we need no one’s approval or permission. Visualization will be effective in any context and can be applied to any thing or idea. The two most naturally effective times to visualize are in bed, just before falling asleep and then again, just upon waking, before rising from bed.