I've been teaching in Korea for three years as I write this. I'm living what many people look forward to or can only dream about. So many look for adventure after college and find Korea to be a great … [Read more...]
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Korea: Art of the Morning Calm
July 3, 2014 by 1 Comment
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is arguably the hottest martial art right now, with it's growth outpacing all others. This is for good reason; it's popular in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, is a highly … [Read more...]
The DMZ Tour
June 19, 2014 by 4 Comments
One of the places in Korea that I had wanted to visit more than any other attraction was the DMZ. Korea's Demilitarized Zone. It's not an easy thing to see if you don't live in Seoul because the … [Read more...]
Winning Gold at the Seoul Olympic Park
June 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
I'm finally making my way into Seoul more frequently now. I know, after almost 3 year...what took me so long?! This time around I made several stops, and one was to the Seoul Olympic Park. The … [Read more...]
A Korean Elementary School Tour
May 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I'm currently in my third year teaching in the EPIK program. Due to cutbacks, I was reallocated from a girl's middle school to an elementary school in a nearby district. My current school, Guduk … [Read more...]
Q&A: The Importance of TESOL, CELTA, and Teacher Certifications
May 19, 2014 by 1 Comment
A follow up another Q&A topic dealing with what major is best for teaching English abroad? What Certification is best? The topic of certifications is a vast array of choices. There are … [Read more...]
Q&A: Best Major for Teaching English Abroad
May 19, 2014 by 8 Comments
I receive many questions through both my YouTube channel and Red Dragon Diaries blog. I get a bit of everything, but some of the important questions regarding teaching English abroad center around … [Read more...]
My Video Covered on “Korea Today: Arirang Issue” Viral Video T.V. Show
May 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
It never seems to amaze me - the power of social networking. Back in 2012 a brief video I did of my judo instructor eventually spread throughout Korea and landed him on a national cable TV variety … [Read more...]
A Unique Bus Stop Flea Market in Korea
May 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
I'm fortunate to have been in Korea going on three years now. I've seen a lot of things, eaten a lot of things, and learned a lot of things. Sometimes I just go through my daily routines forgetting … [Read more...]
Judo Throws Taught by Korean 7th Dan Master
April 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Wow! It's been nearly a year since I first posted judo video tutorials by my 7th dan instructor. I don't know why I haven't done more. I literally walked into one of the coolest situations a judoka … [Read more...]