Sun Yi's Academy

Academy Halloween Party!!

Training in a Traditional School

Training in a traditional Taekwondo school is structured and progressive. Each level of training builds upon the previous one, ensuring that students understand the importance of fundamentals before moving on to more advanced techniques.

1- Basic Techniques: Beginners focus on mastering the fundamentals, including stances, basic kicks, punches, and blocks. These movements form the foundation for everything else.

2- Poomsae (Forms): One of the most important aspects of traditional Taekwondo is learning and performing poomsae, a series of choreographed movements. Poomsae helps students develop coordination, balance, and focus, while also allowing them to connect more deeply with the history and philosophy of Taekwondo.

3- Sparring: As students progress, sparring becomes a major component of training. Traditional sparring emphasizes control, respect for the opponent, and applying techniques in real-life situations. Unlike competitive sparring, which focuses on winning points, traditional sparring is more about self-control, discipline, and refining techniques.

4- Self-Defense: Self-defense is another key area of training in traditional Taekwondo. Students learn techniques for defending themselves in various situations, helping to build their confidence and mental alertness.

Fast is fine, but accaciey is final. Learn to be slow in a hurry.

Being a black belt and earning a black belt are two entirely different things. It is a milestone for many as fewer than 5% of a given class will make it to this rank for one reason or another. For others it is a goal and nothing more...

Earning a black belt is a major accomplishment for any martial artist. It represents years of hard work, dedication, and discipline. However, earning a black belt is just the beginning. Being a black belt requires ongoing commitment and responsibility.

Earning a black belt involves passing a series of tests that demonstrate proficiency in the techniques, forms, sparring, and self-defense of a particular martial art. The requirements for earning a black belt vary from one martial art to another, but they typically involve several years of training and practice.

Being a black belt means more than just having a high level of skill in martial arts. It also means upholding the values and principles of the martial art and in daily life, such as respect, discipline, and self-control. Black belts are also expected to be role models for other students and to help them learn and grow....

It is important for black belts to continue training even after they have earned their black belt. This is because martial arts is a lifelong journey, and skills can deteriorate if they are not regularly practiced. Continued training also helps to develop muscle memory and neural pathways that become more efficient and effective with practice.

The "use it or lose it" principle is a reminder that regular practice and training are crucial to maintaining and improving one's skills in martial arts, as well as in other areas of life. If you want to continue to progress in martial arts and perform at your best, it is important to prioritize regular training and practice.

If you are doing martial arts just to get a black belt, you are missing the point and will likely fail in your attempt. The belt is a reminder of the tremendous growth you’ve made while training in your art – becoming fit, learning technique, gaining confidence, becoming disciplined, showing respect, overcoming mental and physical challenges – all important life skills that make you into a better person.....🥋🫢

We had a great testing today along with the annual black belt instructors seminar. I would like to say congratulations to the Manhattan students who tested today.

Jonah Cassidy 1st Dan
Caley Jordan 1st Dan
Aiden Liu 1st Dan
Ella Liu 1st Dan
Master Nicholas Kent 5th Dan
Master Travis Holter 6th Dan
Master Tyler Johnson 6th Dan

And a special thank you to David and Cadie Klingele for taking part in all of today's events and showing support to their fellow students.
You all make us very proud.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes.

Happy birthday SENIOR MASTER Moore!!

We had a great testing today followed by our annual black belt seminar everyone did an awesome job. It was great to see a lot of our fellow black belts from all over the country.

Senior Master Moore received his 7th degree black belt in 2018. It takes 8 years to receive the next one, his 8th degree, which he won't get until 2026. Tae Kwon Do is a commitment, and David has committed his life, 30 years! So proud of this man!