Category: meditation
Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle
While the immediate meaning is likely clear, the word “battle” is significantly more. Primarily, “battle” refers to self-defense or non-consensual conflict. This may be a verbal or a physical altercation. Either way, we are to train in such a way that we do not… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: No Retreat in Battle”
Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship
The third code of Tang Soo Do. Like many things, the notion of friendship differs from country to country. In many Middle Eastern countries, people consider themselves “friends” the minute they meet. In some European countries, continuous contact is required to maintain a friendship,… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Honor Friendship”
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”
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