Page last updated: December 16, 2013
Philosophy
Purpose of Tang Soo Do training
- Self Defense - We protect our lives and possessions from injustice and danger.
- Health - We promote our physical and spiritual health and enjoy strong bodies and sound minds thru rigorous training.
- Personal Betterment - We strive to be better character through endurance and hard work.
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do
- Loyalty to country
- Obedience to parents
- Honor in friendship
- No retreat in battle
- In fighting, choose with sense and honor
7 tenets of Tang Soo Do
- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect and obedience
- Self-control
- Humility
- Indomitable spirit
Fourteen Attitude Requirements to Master of Tang Soo Do
- Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
- Serious approach.
- all out effort.
- Maintain regular and constant practice.
- Practice basic techniques all the time.
- Regular spaced practice sessions.
- Always listen and follow the direction of the instructor or seniors.
- Do not become overly ambitious.
- Frequently inspect your own achievments.
- Always follow a routine training schedule.
- Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
- When you learn new techniques, learn thouroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
- When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
- Cleanliness is required after training, keep yourself and your surroundings clean.
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