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History and Interpretation of Poomsae in Taekwondo
Many Taekwondo practitioners have questions with regard to the age and purpose of the poomsae, tul, or forms that they incorporate into their martial arts study, whether in competition, for promotion, demonstration, or simply for traditional practice. In order to understand the role of poomsae within Taekwondo, it is necessary to trace it to Karate and various Chinese martial arts. These arts that preceded Taekwondo held the practice of forms as fundamental, if not central, t
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Accompanist or collaborative pianist?
In recent years, a trend has emerged among the professional pianist levels, both in higher education and in the private sector, which has reimagined the roles and rules for the person playing the piano in a multi-instrumental performance. The term "collaborative pianist" has been coined to describe such a player, replacing the term "accompanist", which seems to have taken on a pejorative connotation. However, more than terminology, what has developed is a new vision for the p
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Book Review: The Anxious Generation
In The Anxious Generation , Jonathan Haidt persuasively makes the claim that overprotection in the real world and under protection in the...
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Insulin insulation: Comparing insulin safety-net programs in Missouri and Minnesota
Rationing of insulin due to cost is a problem in America (Fang & Selvin, 2023; Right Care Alliance, 2025). Between 2012 and 2016, the...
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The Sound of Combat: The Role of Music in Martial Arts Cinematic Fight Scenes
Producing for an audience that is often enthralled with fast action, many films in the last decades have shifted their tolerances to...
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Learning Theories in Music Instruction
The notion of a learning theory has always been strange to me. When I see exceptional teachers, I don’t notice distinctly what learning...
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2025 Trends in Music and Copyright
Music, named after the Muses, the Greek goddesses who inspired the arts, is one of the oldest forms of human communication. It is...
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Three Life-Lessons from Bagpipes
One of the oldest instruments, the bagpipes are also among the most unique instruments. Traditionally constructed from animal bladders...
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Thoughts on Service Dog Certification
For those we love and care about, who suffer from a disability, we would do anything to support them in overcoming the adversities they...
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Caught and Transformed: John 8
John 8:1-11 is a strange passage. Most scholars agree that it is not an original part of the Gospel of John. [1] While many scholars are...
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Coping with Apathy: The Road & Frankl
Being part of a culture gives a person emotional grounding shaped by shared values. For instance, in a culture that values kindness,...
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