
The following are a list of the songahm taekwondo weapons approved for training in the American Taekwondo Association. Name Picture Information Ssahng Jeol Bong (Nunchaku) The Ssahng Jeol Bong is comprised of two short sticks connected by rope or chain.? The Ssahng Joel Bong can be practiced as a single or double weapon and is [...]
November 1, 2009 | Posted in
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In Songahm Taekwondo, each rank has its own unique poom-sae (form) designed specifically for the techniques taught at that rank level. The form is part of a complete system of teaching the Songahm Taekwondo student. Why must students learn forms? Many martial art styles have discontinued the use of the poom-sae or use them only [...]
October 21, 2009 | Posted in
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Each rank in Songahm Taekwondo has basic techniques or moves that the practitioner must learn and demonstrate competence in before they may move on to their next rank. These techniques have been carefully developed to help the student maximize their potential at their current level of knowledge, as well as preparing them for the techniques [...]
August 26, 2009 | Posted in
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Just thought I would post a note to let everyone know that Performance Martial Arts Academy’s very own Mr. Matthews is the front-page video for ataonline.com (American Taekwondo Associations Main Website).? This video was taken during the Songahm Taekwondo World Championships in Little Rock, AK last June, and is of Mr. Mathews traditional forms competition. [...]
August 17, 2009 | Posted in
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2009 Songahm Taekwondo World Championships. While the newbie on the camera had issues focusing, and sound. This video is of Mr.? Sibley – Mens 40-49 Color Belt Weapons – Using a Single Ssahng Jeol Bong in an attack freestyle.
July 4, 2009 | Posted in
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