Rockhold Karate Blog
Kummooyeh Sword Drawing and Sheathing
Kummooyeh Drawing (Bahlkum 발검) and Sheathing (Chackum 착검)–especially a live blade (Jinkum 진검)–requires clear-cut (pun intended), coordinated smooth movements between both hands, one with the sword and one with the scabbard. The blade, be it a real sword or a training sword, is always drawn and sheathed with the curved cutting edge facing away from user's body to avoid any accidents.
Archery Summer Camp 2026
Rockhold Karate will be hosting Archery Summer Camp 2026. Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th at 10am to 12pm.
Happy Mother's Day, Moms get a free week of Karate
Happy Mother's Day Week! Moms Only! This is the May.
Moms get one free week of Tang Soo Do in May! See the schedule for class times and sign up now!
Stressed? Catch your breath
My first Tang Soo Do instructor introduced me to many aspects of this wonderful martial art. Take a breather, and welcome to Moo Pahl Dam Khum, a set of eight deep breathing exercises. These were added to the Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan curriculum by its late founder, Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee.
Last Quarter of 2024 at Rockhold Karate
Hello Parents and Students! Lots of exciting things are happening at Rockhold Karate for September, October, November, and December. Time to get the Rockhold Karate Competition Team prepped for the Round Rock Karate Tournament in November. So let's jump into the rest of the upcoming events!