This week’s private lesson with my 62 year-old client was hour five of his current kickboxing course. It was also hour six of his overall kickboxing training with me, as we had attached one hour to the end of his previous boxing course. That earlier boxing work is now paying dividends. His guard, punching mechanics, foot positioning and basic ringcraft have given us a strong base. The challenge now is to add kicks without letting the boxing fall apart.

My experience with Taekwondo and Korean martial arts dates back to the 1990s, so I don't claim to be up-to-date with every modern aspect of the sport. Nonetheless, I possess knowledge in martial arts cross-training, including timing, balance, conditioning, stance recovery, and footwork. These principles are transferable across different martial arts.

I do not teach taekwondo or any Korean martial art formally, despite starting my own martial arts journey in them during the early 1990s. Instead, I offer bespoke martial arts personal training that adapts to each client’s needs, drawing from a broad range of disciplines and experience. This outside perspective has proven valuable.