I’m not going to pretend everything is fine. We drill patterns a lot. For experienced people, that’s fine. They’ve already been in fights. But for beginners, that’s all they get. Then months later, when they’re under real pressure on the competition mat, they’re not ready. That’s not their fault. That’s ours. Some assume that because I’m a colour belt, I do ...
Stepping into my 12th year of the ITF Taekwondo journey, I want to contribute more to this sport that has built my resilience and confidence over the years. Along the journey, lack of logistical support, the need for more focused coaching, and seeing peers giving up inspired me on the importance of having sufficient support. I was lucky that I did not give up during the tough times and gained more support later, allo ...