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Would Your Childhood Self Be Proud of Who You Are Today?
Did you have heroes growing up? I remember always wanting someone to be my specific role model, someone I could truly emulate. The...

Spencer Bennington
Sep 14, 20205 min read
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Part 2: Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit for a Post-COVID World
Last week I discussed the first two tenets of Tae Kwon Do: Courtesy and Integrity, particularly how we can think about applying them in...

Spencer Bennington
Aug 16, 20207 min read
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How to Apply the Five Tenets of Tae Kwon Do in a Post-COVID World
I realize that it's not always easy to be a good person and, in many ways, 2020 has truly tested all of us in this regard.

Spencer Bennington
Aug 10, 20206 min read
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Test Yourself: You Might be Pleasantly Surprised!
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog, your online home for martial arts training and critical reflection. Last week I told you...

Spencer Bennington
Aug 3, 20205 min read
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2.B.A Master! Finding Your Path to Mastery in Martial Arts
These areas of focus include things like breath control, balance, meditation, flexibility, basic kick ambidexterity, footwork and sparring

Spencer Bennington
Jul 19, 20204 min read
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Dr. Bennington is in the (Virtual) Building
Welcome back to Rhetorical Roundhouse--today we celebrate a milestone that has been in the making for about four years now--I finally...

Spencer Bennington
Jun 22, 20206 min read
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Thanksgiving Special!
Welcome back to Rhetorical Roundhouse, the blog for Tae Kwon Do and rhetorical studies. Last week I provided a riveting update on my...

Spencer Bennington
Nov 25, 20193 min read
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This...is...SPARTOBER!
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse Blog, your home for all things Tae Kwon Do. This week I have the pleasure of recounting one of...

Spencer Bennington
Oct 21, 20194 min read
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When You're Here, You're Family.
Welcome back to Rhetorical Roundhouse, your one-stop shop for rhetoric, Tae Kwon Do, and everything in between. Last week I shared...

Spencer Bennington
Aug 28, 20194 min read
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My Martial Arts Journey Pt. 1
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog, your home for martial arts studies, rhetoric, and Tae Kwon Do. Last week I shared lots of...

Spencer Bennington
Jul 31, 201911 min read
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Homecoming Part 2: Lessons Learned
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog, your home for martial arts studies, rhetoric, and Tae Kwon Do. Last week I discussed my...

Spencer Bennington
Jul 25, 20199 min read
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Homecoming
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog, your home for martial arts studies, rhetoric, and Tae Kwon Do. Last week I made some...

Spencer Bennington
Jul 17, 20194 min read
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Writing, Reading, and Listening to Yourself
Welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog, your home for martial arts studies, rhetoric, and Tae Kwon Do. If you missed it last...

Spencer Bennington
Jul 11, 20195 min read
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The Sword Always Cuts Both Ways: Taking Care of Yourself over the Summer
Hello and welcome back to the Rhetorical Roundhouse blog! Last week my schedule was a little fast and loose since I was busy ringing in...

Spencer Bennington
Jun 26, 20195 min read
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Crutch Kwon Do: The Story of The One-Legged Master
As I alluded to in my last Digital Humanities blog post, I broke my foot a couple weeks ago during Tae Kwon Do practice. It was the first...

Spencer Bennington
Apr 1, 20199 min read
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Where do you come from, where do you go?
Welcome to my Martial Arts Journey series here on Rhetorical Roundhouse. In an effort to celebrate and promote all the many schools,...

Spencer Bennington
Jan 7, 20191 min read
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