Michael Deem

What is your favorite way to exercise?  There are many ways, but one that a lot of people find especially enjoyable is rock climbing. Rock climbing is one of the most challenging sports. It involves a lot of strength, patience and endurance. The challenge for climbers is to get to the top of a rock or cliff while avoiding injury. You have to be physically fit in order to climb, but you also need mental fortitude – it can take hours or days before reaching the top! Rock climbing has been around since people first started exploring our surroundings thousands of years ago. And like many other sports that were born out of necessity (e.g., hunting), it became popular because it’s fun! And with all these great benefits, there’s no wonder why Dr. Michael Deem enjoys rock climbing! When not practicing his chosen field as a doctorate or spending time with his two children, one of his biggest hobbies has been taking up rock climbing! In this article, we’ll explore how he got started, the be...

What is your favorite way to exercise?  There are many ways, but one that a lot of people find especially helpful both mentally and physically is Taekwondo. Taekwondo builds strength and agility by incorporating punches, basic and advanced kicks, blocks, jumping and spinning kicks (for example, the spinning back kick). It also improves cardiovascular fitness with repeated jumps and aerobic activity. For an even more intense workout, you can try sparring/fighting which provides a challenging balance of aerobic and anaerobic exercise while improving power output in short bursts. The other great thing about Taekwondo is that it’s fun! You’ll learn new skills every day as well as meet fellow students who will become lifelong friends because they share your passion for martial arts as well as health. And with all these great benefits, there’s no wonder why Dr. Michael Deem enjoys taekwondo! When not practicing his chosen field as a doctorate or spending time with his two children, one ...

What is your favorite way to exercise?  There are many ways, but one that a lot of people find especially enjoyable is cycling. One of the reasons they enjoy it so much is because bicycling offers a diverse range of benefits for the body and mind. It provides aerobic exercise which can help improve lung function, endurance, cardiovascular health and bone strength. Cycling also helps strengthen muscles in the arms, legs and back while providing weight-bearing exercises for bones in the feet. Moreover, cycling has been shown to reduce stress levels by lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and improving moods due to endorphins released during physical activity. On top of all that biking can be fun! And with all these great benefits, there’s no wonder why Dr. Michael Deem enjoys cycling! When not practicing his chosen field as a doctorate or spending time with his two children, one of his biggest hobbies has been taking up cycling! In this article, we’ll explore how he got started...

To be physically strong and have a healthy body, it is important to exercise. There are many ways to do that, but one of the best exercises for strengthening your body is Taekwondo. Taekwondo builds strength and agility by incorporating punches, basic and advanced kicks, blocks, jumping and spinning kicks (for example, the spinning back kick). It also improves cardiovascular fitness with repeated jumps and aerobic activity. For an even more intense workout, you can try sparring/fighting which provides a challenging balance of aerobic and anaerobic exercise while improving power output in short bursts. The other great thing about Taekwondo is that it’s fun! You’ll learn new skills every day as well as meet fellow students who will become lifelong friends because they share your passion for martial arts as well as health. In this article we’ll explore the various ways that learning taekwondo is good for you. Health Benefits for Learning Taekwondo Ability to Defend Yourself An extrem...

The world of Taekwondo is one that has been noticed by many people around the globe. The beautiful and flashy kicks that leave spectators in awe, as well as its incredible lightning fast techniques makes this Korean martial arts gain popularity for being one among an olympic sport watched by thousands. What does learning it all mean though? Does it live up to hype? In this post, we’re going to learn the advantages and disadvantages of taekwondo, and you ca make the decision for yourself it’s not only worth they hype, but if you want to learn it yourself. The Advantages of Taekwondo First we’ll dive into the advantages of learning Taekwondo: It’s a Great Stress Reliever Ever go all out at the gym and then walk out feeling like you just hit the lottery? That’s what you could be experiencing after every Taekwondo lesson. The sport is not only about self-defense or building muscles; it provides mental benefits as well! With each session spent working on perfecting your technique under...

Taekwondo is a popular and diverse Korean martial art that has evolved over time, with three major bodies governing the sport: the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), International Taekwondo federation (ITF) and American Taekwondoa Association (ATA). While they all share similarities in how it began with origins from Korea in the 1940’s, but there are vast differences between them in how they operate, with differences stemming from their tendencies, approach, rules, patterns and forms. Embodiment While World Taekwondo is renowned for its involvement in international competitions, primarily Olympics, the International Federation emphasizes on traditional Taekwondo approach developed by General Choi, while the American Association (ATA), which is a blend of both WT and ITF, focuses more towards overall development and growth of the practitioner instead. Approach World Taekwondo is viewed as a more commercial taekwondo style in nature compared to ITF-style taekwondo and ATA Taekwondo. F...

Korean Martial Arts have a two-thousand-year history and a diverse range of styles. Modern Korean martial arts styles–with characteristic techniques–are widely adopted by martial art practitioners around the world and are undoubtedly Korea’s most recognized cultural feature. For example, Taekwondo, a renowned Korean martial art of Korean origins, is one of the most frequently practiced martial arts in the world and has grown in popularity to the point of becoming an Olympic sport, with only Judo as an Asian martial art form represented in the games. Self-defense, discipline, unity, balance, and control are important to Korean martial arts, yet with over 25 styles in use today, there is a wide range of Korean styles and manipulation techniques.  The active style and technique martial art practitioners subscribe to depend on the form of training and martial arts training they’ve received. Many of the internal styles (as well as external styles) have their origins in Chinese and Japa...

Globalization has ushered in a slew of unanticipated changes in our daily lives. The range of martial arts practiced in Asia and the rest of the Eastern world is one of the most memorable aspects of Asia, as well as the rest of the Eastern world for Europeans. Karate is perhaps the most well-known of them all; it’s rare to meet someone who hasn’t heard of it. Taekwondo is another Eastern martial art that has been more popular in recent decades, owing it to its spectacular kicks. Martial arts, such as karate and taekwondo are popular and frequently practiced. They’re so popular that they’re now both Olympic sports, with specific Olympic rules. Taekwondo was added in 2000, and karate will feature at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Beginners in both karate and taekwondo learn fundamental rules and fundamental movements and other basic techniques. These are the building blocks for learning more complex and advanced techniques. You’ll learn several “stances” and ways to punch, breathing technique...

Origin of Taekwondo Tae Kwon Do, often referred to as Taekwondo, originated over 5000 thousand years ago in the Korean Kingdom. It’s an empty-hand combat form that entails the use of the whole body in active movements. Tae means “to Kick” or “smash with the feet,” Kwon implies “punching,” or “destroying with the hand or fist,” and Do means “way,” or “method.” Taekwondo, thus involves the use of basic techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense that involves the skillful application of challenging techniques that include punching, jumping kicks, spinning kicks, blocks, dodges, parrying actions with hands and feet. It is more than a mere physical fighting skill, representing as it does a way of thinking and a pattern of life requiring strict discipline. It is a system of training  requiring both the mind and the body . In turn, this places great emphasis on the development of the trainee’s moral character. Taekwondo is a martial art that in “today’s” form of self-defense, has ...

There are many different types of rock climbing, each suited for different climbers, their bodies, and their strengths. While both rock climbing and bouldering are both forms of climbing used by enthusiasts, they have many key differences in difficulty, climbing techniques, safety gear, and body muscles used. While many rock climbers enjoy both types of climbing, some find their skills and strengths fit perfectly with one or the other.  Rock Climbing When a person generally thinks of climbing as a sport, they are most likely picturing traditional rock climbing. This type of climbing can come in many forms, from indoor top-rope climbing to outdoor climbing with advanced techniques. Each of the climbing disciplines comes with their own climbing gear, terms, and moves.  Climbing Gear When you’re just starting out, your climbing gym will often let you rent some gear from them while you learn. Once you’ve advanced or move to outdoor climbing, you’ll want to invest in your own p...

Early Life Michael W. Deem is an acclaimed scientist, researcher, and engineer born in New Jersey. The son of a chemical engineer and a chemist, Deem has always found science to be a passion and source of connection to his family. Deem began his scientific and research careers early, earning a first place finish at his school’s physics science league and a second place finish in the state’s chemistry league. His robust familial background and his developing passion for science through his school programs, set Deem on his successful journey towards a career in science, engineering, and academia.  In addition to studying the world through a microscope, Deem and his family enjoyed getting out into nature to discover more about science in its natural state. Each year, his family would go hiking along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and New Hampshire.  Education After a move across the country, from New Jersey to California, Deem received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical En...