Category: meditation
Mediation of the Week: Obedience to Parents
Martial Arts begins and ends with courtesy and respect. Tang Soo Do’s second code uses the term “parents.” I want you to expand the definition of “parent” to imply father, mother, teachers, elders, and instructors. It is respect for others–esteem, honor, and appreciation for… Continue Reading “Mediation of the Week: Obedience to Parents”
Meditation of the Week: Loyalty to Country
The first of the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do is Loyalty to Country. Irrespective of whether one is a born citizen, or whether citizenship is gained later in life – having “loyalty to country” allows one to truly appreciate and love one’s homeland. Rebellion… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Loyalty to Country”
Meditation of the Week: Attitude 14
Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean. Our final attitude requirement for Tang Soo Do is “Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.” Physical hygiene is essential for your health and the health of those you… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 14”
Meditation of the Week: Attitude 13
When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this. There came a day when the great reformer, Martin Luther, found himself penniless. A request came in asking him to contribute to an important project. He remembered he had a beautiful medal of… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 13”
Meditation of the Week: Attitude 12
When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well. We all like to learn something new. It’s exciting. When we first began to learn karate, everything was new and engaging. As we progress and become more familiar with Tang Soo Do… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 12”
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