TaeKwonDo Kup (coloured belt) tests for 10th-1st Kup usually include the following elements: Forms Basic Techniques One-Step Sparring Self Defense (Light-No contact) Sparring Breaking Forms/ Poomsae: After a short warmup all Taekwondoins are called to line up by kup/belt grade, they greet the Masters/instructors and are them called demonstrate their (chosen or chosen-for-them) forms. A TaeKwonDo… Read More TaeKwonDo Testing
A short post on what to expect in a typical ballet class. Note: Exercises for different technique aspects of ballet are usually taught in a short-to-medium length sequence (longer for higher level classes), and then practised as a mini-combination to music, repeated first on the right (ie left hand on the barre) and then the… Read More Ballet Class Structure
Making the most out of your practice sessions – even when time is short! – is a theme I often receive questions about. Here are my favourite tips for working as effectively as possible at home, with or without practice videos and DVDs, as well as on how to get the most out of your… Read More Practice Tips
To be a learner, you’ve got to be willing to be a fool. ‘Mastery’ by George Leonard, Aikido Master:
Splits progress! After posting the above picture I’ve received many questions about how I got safely(!) into the splits at 38. You can find my answers below, as well as info on Stacey Nemours online flexibility program for dancers, which is what I worked with at the time. Update 01.11.2018: The course mentioned above is… Read More Flexibility II – Splits Progress!
As some of you might know, I’ve been working more intensively on my flexibility the past few weeks, in preparation of our upcoming Ballet recital as well as for Martial Arts. I’ve been practising with an online flexibility program by Stacey Nemour, and I’m loving these looped stretching straps she designed for the course. They… Read More Flexibility Props – Straps and Stretching
By focusing of the joy of movement, you take yourself deeper into the present moment. Thinking Body, Dancing Mind by Chungliang Al Huang and Jerry Lynch.
Sincerity breeds quality. Quality needs authenticity. Authenticity means knowing your Self. Knowing your Self takes courage. Courage allows you to give… Words to ponder for the coming week, and/or to experiment with and apply in movement and expression ? These thoughts were inspired by this week’s episode of the Bruce Lee podcast (a… Read More Authenticity