Maintain regular and constant practice. The fourth attitude requirement of Tang Soo Do is to “maintain regular and constant practice.” The Founder of Tang Soo Do (formally Soo Back Do/Mu Duk Kwan), Hwang Kee, said “Where there is preparation, there is no fear.” Kee… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 4”
The third attitude of Tang Soo Do is “All out Effort.” Tang Soo Do takes hard work and practice to achieve the goal of black belt and then master. Vince Lombardi Jr. said, “The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 3”
Serious Approach Each of the attitude requirements are codependent with the rest. This immediately becomes apparent when you move from the first to the second attitude. The first attitude explains why, but the second begins to explain how. In developing the mental and physical… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 2”
Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment. The attitude requirements of Tang Soo Do are designed for mastery of the art. The first attitude requirement of Tang Soo Do deals with the purpose of training. Why do we train in… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 1”
An indomitable spirit is a tenacious strength to persevere, and to rise above one’s self. Indomitable spirit is: “…the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. It is the business of little-minds to shrink, but… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Indomitable Spirit”