21/03/2025
Chinese ideogram 武 - pronounced as Wu means martial.
The earliest ideograms of Wu that we have evidence of are found on Oracle bones/shells of Shang dynasty. (1600 BCE - 1046 BCE.
The ideogram is comprised of two symbols. One means avert/thwart/prevent. The other means Ge - a ancient pole arm used during Shang and Zhou dynasties. Implicitly, it denotes To deter/avert aggression.
There are many philosophical meanings in formations of Chinese ideograms.
14/01/2025
Here's an invitation to anyone who would like to
1. Train Taekwondo at competitive, elite level that match the competitive levels of major Australian cities, or even at national and international level.
2. Train Sanda-Wushu. More about Sanda later on. Put it simply, Sanda is analogous is MMA.
My priority is Sanda because Sanda is very practical. Basically, think of Sanda as a combination of
1. Boxing
2. Taekwondo
3. Gongfu
4. Muay Thai
5. Shuaijiao/Wrestling
Sanda for practical skills.
Taekwondo for those wanting to enters competitions/tournaments. Perhaps representing Team Australia.
I have competed in international level. And had trained Launceston based athletes to beat competitors from Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong to win Gold medals at their respective category.
14/01/2025
Whenever people talk about intelligence, people seem to narrowly refer to information acquisition, ie. via book learning only. That's a very narrow scope. I much prefer Howard Gardner's ideas because broadens the scope of the definition of intelligence by listing 8 categories of intelligence.
The conventional education methods too often focus too narrowly on nook learning, neglecting other aspects of intelligence. That's what I hope to cover above and beyond nook learnings.
29/06/2024
Start good dietary habits from when they're very little. Otherwise, they'll grow up to develop metabolic syndrome in their 30s or earlier.
This should be normalized ☝️
09/04/2024
Remember I mentioned to everyone on several occasions that robustness of skeletomuscular and cardiovascular systems are very important? And that I invited all students and parents to join us for free sessions whereby we meet at the Royal Park to do some calisthenics, agility and mobility exercises? And then we would go for a walk up Zigzag Track to the Fist Basin, and then walk back via the flatter track on the north bank of the river?
My main intentions were so that the kids (and parents also) would have a stronger skeletomuscular and cardiovascular systems so that when they grow into adulthood, they would less likely to become obese,less likely develop type 2 Diabetes, osteoporosis, having to undergo heart bypass surgery, hypertension, chronic backaches/knee-pains, and clusters of various physical ailments, including kidney problems, before their 42nd birthdays. And I haven't included various afflictions on mental health.
Development of certain life habits would aid a child in coping with trials of life better without having to turn to 'recreational/illicit' drugs as coping mechanism or descend into long term dependence on pharmaceutical products just to keep one alive and/or functional.
05/04/2024
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Jhoon Rhee, often referred to as the "Father of American Taekwondo," was born on January 7, 1932, in Korea. He began his martial arts training at a young age, studying under some of the most respected masters of the time. In 1956, Rhee moved to the United States to further his education, earning a degree in political science from Texas A&M University.
During his time in the United States, Rhee recognized a growing interest in martial arts but noticed a lack of organized instruction. Determined to change this, he became one of the first instructors to introduce Taekwondo to the American public. In 1962, he opened his first Taekwondo school in Washington, D.C., laying the foundation for what would become a martial arts empire.
Rhee's innovative approach to teaching, which emphasized not only physical skill but also mental discipline and character development, quickly gained popularity. He became known for his dynamic demonstrations and his famous motto, "Nobody bothers me, I don't bother anybody, but if somebody bothers me, I'll finish them." This mantra encapsulated Rhee's philosophy of using martial arts for self-defense and personal empowerment rather than aggression.
Throughout his career, Rhee made significant contributions to the development and promotion of Taekwondo in the United States. He organized tournaments, authored instructional books, and trained numerous students who went on to become influential figures in the martial arts world.
Jhoon Rhee's impact on Taekwondo and martial arts cannot be overstated. He played a crucial role in popularizing Taekwondo in the United States and ensuring its growth and recognition as a respected martial art worldwide. His legacy continues to inspire martial artists of all ages and backgrounds, emphasizing not only physical prowess but also the importance of integrity, perseverance, and self-improvement.
31/12/2023
It will be 2024 in a few hours. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a prosperous, rewarding, happy new year ahead.
If there's any message that I'd like to.convey, it would be 'Apply yourself. Do your best. If your best aren't as good as other's, that's OK. Because you have applied yourself. You have tried. If your best happens to surpass all your peers in Tasmania, that's even better. However, that will result in some people, possibly some in your immediate family, hating you because of your achievements. Regardless, don't let those jealousy, snide remarks, negative noises affect you. Keep being yourself. If your self is one that keeps achieving excellence. And that you're not harming anyone.
Keep attaining excellence. Even if others hating you because of your extraordinary achievements.
Best wishes to you all.
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