Category: meditation
Meditation of the Week: 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 techniques and body movements, things can become mundane. We must continue to discover… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.”
Meditation of the Week: Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
The eleventh attitude of Tang Soo Do is to “repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.” Review and reassessment of all your techniques is essential to mastering Tang Soo Do. Every practitioner experiences “drift.” Tang Soo Do allows for some variation of technique based of… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.”
Meditation of the Week: Always follow a routine and training schedule.
Our tenth attitude requirement in the WTSDA is to “always follow a routine and training schedule.” Routines do not just happen. Routines begin with intentional actions that become a habits. Routines are built on consistency and self-discipline. Becoming an expert in Tang Soo… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Always follow a routine and training schedule.”
Meditation of the Week: Frequently Inspect Your Own Achievements
Have you ever known a person who reaches back to a past event over 20 years ago and says something to the effect , “I remember when I accomplished….” Tang Soo Do’s ninth attitude requirement is to frequently inspect your own achievements. Even our… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Frequently Inspect Your Own Achievements”
Meditation of the Week: Do Not be Overly Ambitious
The eighth attitude of Tang Soo Do definitely requires some commentary. When we are told not to be overly ambitious, does that mean we should not work toward a goal? Ambition means to have a strong desire for something, to strive after, or… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Do Not be Overly Ambitious”
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