The are many ways and one of the way is practising pattern. I’m speaking based on my personal experience and this experience may not apply to others or just my subjective conclusion.

When having stressful events, I do pattern. It is a way to calm my mind, and also a form of practical escapism. It works well and I feel calmer after doing series of patterns.

Doing patterns, make our body remembers because our muscle have memories. Eventhough if we loss our memories, theoretically, we may still be able to do pattern. Just like riding bicycle, it’s almost impossible to forget. You just know.

I’m unsure if pattern can make me a good fighter but, it makes me understand deeper, and appreciete the profound simplicity in each application. A master said, if you know pattern that it is easier for you to be a good fighter.

Most important, it gives sort of mental clarity and good for health.Taekwon!

by Grand Master Bishop Jeffrey Hollins

By Grand Master Frank Schneider

Mhhh…just witnessed again how our martial arts community is driven by “We are the original source, we are better!”, money business, political differences between organisations and so on.

Believe me, if you would come down to the core point of “our” martial arts, ask yourself if you are really prepared and have a chance outside by regular training with partners who hit back and not going and falling without any resistance of the body in order to show that a technique looking proper or even work. Stick to your roots, train hard, show honor and respect to every practioner by following the asian etiquette and line of command, but be foremost respectful to the real warriors between us. With respect and honor to you all!

About the author:

Grand Master Frank M. Schneider, studying martial arts since 1969, examined!! black belt holder in 10+ combat systems/martial arts, Senior Grandmaster, founder of his own version of street combat, international instructor and more…