The emotions

it elicited were heart warming to say the least, and
fortified my resolve and commitment to the martial arts even
further. It was comforting to know that I was not alone in pursuing
an endeavor that many would consider a long and difficult
road. Taekwondo, my discipline of choice, is built on a foundation
of foot and hand techniques that requires the practitioner to
develop, among other attributes, strong leg muscles and quick
reflexes. Demands placed on the individual by the vigorous
training methods can sometimes seem overwhelming, and any
sympathy with this frustration is indeed welcome. It is my
intention, then, to demonstrate my devotion to the martial arts
by attempting to provide a volume worthy of consideration by
the serious student.