Category: Training

Meditation 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 “Meditation of the Week: Obedience to Parents”

Soar Training: Hyungs

From our hyungs (or forms) we learn all the basics of Tang Soo Do. We learn kinesthetic awareness (how long our arms and legs are). We learn how to move our body weight and where our center of gravity is located. The goal this… Continue Reading “Soar Training: Hyungs”

Everyone needs a Rest

Just a reminder that we will not have class this week in observance of Christmas. I will see you all next Monday on December 30.

Soar Training

This is our final week before Christmas Break, so we will do an “around the world” bit of training this week, touching on all aspects of our Tang Soo Do training up to this point. We will not have class next week: 27–29 Dec.… Continue Reading “Soar Training”

Soar 100 Challenge: Squat and Roundhouse

The challenge this week is 100 Squats with Roundhouse Kicks (Tollyo Cha Ki). You may space-out and break-up the kicks any way you wish, but the challenge is to complete 100 on each leg this week. Notice where is your weight is setting in… Continue Reading “Soar 100 Challenge: Squat and Roundhouse”