Counting in Korean. The Korean language is not as challenging to learn when compared to Cantonese, Madarin, or Japanese. Learning to count in Korean is also quite simple. The first step is learn how to count to 10. 1 하나 (Hana or Hah nah) 2 둘 (Dul or Dool) 3 셋 (Set or Seht) [...]
Kids aren’t naturally self-motivated. When your child’s mindset isn’t in the right place, even the most fun activities can be a struggle to get to. Here are some strategies to help you get your child to class. 1 Be attentive to what your child is doing the moment they’re supposed to get [...]
Occasionally there’s that day when you’d rather do anything but exercise. Maybe you didn’t go to bed early enough the night before or maybe you had a draining day at work—maybe both. Whatever the case, the prospect of a workout seems daunting to you.Don’t you deserve a break? Maybe. However, there’s a lot to be [...]
When it comes to exercise, we can be pretty set in our ways. We often pick a workout and stick to it for a long time. This is good, we think, because consistency and dedication are important. However, results are important too, and certain workout plans are great for some people but aren’t so [...]
Training in Muay Thai and kickboxing would be difficult for novices and even advanced trainees if it weren’t for pad holders. Pad drills allow for the development of both offensive and defensive skills, and for those still building on the fundamentals, they are a way to improve skills before moving on to more advanced [...]
For many kids, Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year next to the Holidays. As a parent, or guardian, trick-or-treating can be a daunting experience that can come back to haunt you if you are not careful. To help prepare, here are some safety tips to put in place before [...]
Beginning a journey of martial arts can be both exciting and overwhelming. Below are some basic tips for getting started in your hapkido training. 1. How to Tie Your Belt Wearing a hapkido belt tied around your waist might seem like a huge hassle at first. Maybe at the end of a drill you [...]
Whether it’s snacking on chips while watching TV, that tub of ice cream that empties just a bit too quickly, or an impulsive trip to McDonald’s, we all enjoy guilty pleasures. Although your favourite unhealthy foods can easily tempt you, understanding the ABCs of food cravings can help you crush cravings before they get [...]
You may remember a time when you were in pretty good shape. You did all the right things. You exercised a few times a week. You ate right. You got enough rest. You felt great. But then life got in the way. Maybe work got overwhelming. Maybe you got sick or injured. Maybe you had [...]
