Pro Taekwondo Olympic Sparring & Sports Poomsae

🛑 Stop starving athletes to make weight.

Sauna suits, severe water restriction, and crash dieting might get a fighter on the scale, but it turns them into a shell of themselves on the mat [00:00]. When a 100-pound athlete drops just 3% of their water weight, they can lose up to 30% of their strength, speed, and reaction time [00:28]. In a match, that split second is everything [00:37].

In our latest breakdown, Coach Anthony Knox covers a smarter system for athletes and parents:

Why drinking more water actually helps you drop weight naturally [00:46]

The truth about fueling with single-ingredient foods instead of processed junk [01:37]

Why health always comes before medals, especially for growing competitors [03:40]

Win the right way [03:56]. Watch the full breakdown here:

Why Traditional Weight Cutting Destroys Athletic Performance Stop the dangerous starve-and-dehydrate cycle. Coach Anthony Knox b...

Why Hip Strength is a Game-Changer for Taekwondo

​Following up on our recent session with Mel from Insahyu Ltd., our athletes put in serious work building a solid foundation. But why are hips so critical for martial arts?

​Power & Explosiveness: Strong hips act as the powerhouse for every kick, spin, and fast transition. Whether it's a roundhouse, a spinning hook kick, or explosive footwork, speed and force start from the core and hips.

​Stability & Balance: Superior hip and core strength stabilize the standing leg during high kicks and complex maneuvers, keeping athletes balanced under pressure.

​Injury Prevention: Martial arts demand extreme ranges of motion. Strengthening the hip complex protects the lower back, knees, and ankles from strain and overuse injuries.

​What Working on Strength Does for Your Athlete:
​Consistent strength training builds resilience, increases stamina through long training blocks and tournament days, and unlocks higher levels of agility and peak performance.

​What Athletic Therapy Does:
​Athletic therapy goes beyond standard training by identifying imbalances, correcting movement patterns, and accelerating recovery so athletes stay healthy, mobile, and on the mats.

​Ready to give your athlete the competitive edge? Visit Insahyu Ltd. for personalized care and expert training!
​🌐 Website: www.insahyu.com
📲 To book your spot, call or text: (204) 885-9292

Good luck to Ari, we're cheering you on as you represent Canada at the TKD Portugal Open! We know you're going to do amazing things. Fights start bright and early at 3 AM Winnipeg time, so we'll be up supporting you every step of the way. Get ready for some action-packed Taekwondo! We can't wait to see you make a splash on the international stage. Thank you for making us proud! 🥋

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Huge thank you to Melanie Talastas-Soriano from Insahyu Ltd. . for coming out and working on hip strength and mobility with our group!

​Ready to level up your performance? Book your appointments to get personalized training with Ms. Mel, Athletic Therapist.

​🌐 Website: www.insahyu.com
📲 To book your spot, call or text: (204) 885-9292

TEAM MANITOBA TRYOUTS

The journey to represent Manitoba begins here.

Eligible black belt athletes are invited to apply for the 2026–2027 Team Manitoba (Kyorugi) Program.

📅 Friday, August 21 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📅 Saturday, August 22 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Tactical Taekwondo

Training will be led by Head Coach Master Kate Nosworthy and will bring together Manitoba's top athletes in a high-performance training environment.

🏅 Athletes who have been notified of automatic selection through recent podium performances are exempt from tryouts.

👉 Application link https://activitymessenger.com/p/xstf0mC