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Black Belt Essays
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My Experience with Physical Disabilities and Taekwondo
By Nelson Longpearce. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. I was born with a disability. It’s called Fibular Hemimelia.…
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Appreciation Forms
By John Miller. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. Introduction In October 2017 I had the opportunity to visit…
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My Experience with Tae Kwon Do
By Natalie Ryburn. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. Tae Kwon Do has been a huge part of my…
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Fighting Old Age Kicking and Screaming
By LaRue D. Rains. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. Typical of many people, as I got older, my…
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The Benefits of Taekwondo
By James Work. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. Joining Mountain Academy of Martial Arts and attending Taekwondo classes…
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The Form IS the Textbook
By John Miller. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. “Why do you spend so much time on forms?” This…
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You Can Practice Anywhere
By Jody Nelson. A black belt essay originally published by the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts, where our instructors trained. I was told to practice at home when I was…