INSIDE Self-Defence
Respect for the knife
This post explores realistic knife defence training with Master Steve Pellow, emphasising respect for the weapon, practical drills, and the realities of knife defence.
December 29, 2025
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Inside TKDCoaching explains the ideas and coaching thinking behind selected Premium training videos. These short articles give you a glimpse into the depth and quality of the full TKDCoaching library.
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INSIDE Kids
Kubz Instructors Course
This post outlines the Kubz Instructors Course taught by Master Mark Hutton, detailing the full syllabus, teaching methods, and practical tools for instructors working with children.
December 29, 2025
INSIDE Instructing
Teaching mid-air Kick
Learn how to teach the mid-air kick with ITF expert coach Brendan Doogan. This session breaks the kick into simple drills and real-time progressions, making it ideal for both instructors and developing practitioners.
December 1, 2025
INSIDE Sports Science
Warm-up with Master Mariusz
A quick, instructor-friendly warm-up from Master Mariusz Steckiewicz that builds mobility and flexibility, then prepares students for a strong Taekwon-Do class. Includes ideas for a general warm-up plus simple options for a more specific warm-up.
November 23, 2025
INSIDE Patterns
Quick Look at Patterns
A personal update on a new project I’ve been working on — short, movement-by-movement pattern walkthroughs to help ITF practitioners and instructors quickly refresh their technique.
November 1, 2025
INSIDE Training Sessions
Master Hutton – Fit for Purpose ITF Taekwon-Do Seminar
A personal look at Master Hutton’s Fit for Purpose seminar—a reminder of how powerful the basics in ITF Taekwon-Do can be when trained with purpose. Includes full seminar and highlights video for members.
October 1, 2025
INSIDE Self-Defence
Teaching Self-Defence
A full one-hour session on how to teach the New Zealand ITF Self-Defence Syllabus. Includes drills, progressions, survival assumptions, and key principles for practical self-defence training.
September 19, 2025
INSIDE Terminology
Deep Dive into ITF Taekwon-Do Terminology | Korean Terms Webinar
A behind-the-scenes look at a project I’ve wanted to share for a long time — a detailed webinar exploring ITF Taekwon-Do terminology, pronunciation, and the logic behind Korean technique names. Includes a full 1h 38m session and downloadable PDF.
August 1, 2025
INSIDE Instructing
The Part – Whole Approach
Learn how to break down complex Taekwon-Do techniques using the Part–Whole Approach. In this edited session, Brendan Doogan demonstrates a practical coaching method that helps instructors teach skills more effectively and improve kicking performance.
July 1, 2025