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Written Test and Ho Sin Sul

This week is an important one. Our written test is due before class on Thursday. Other than the written exam, this week is a focus on Ho Sin Sul (self-defence), rolls and falls, and sparring. After this week, we will have a one-week as an all-around review and a focus on sparring for the physical…

Meditation of the Week: Attitude 11

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 efficiency of movement from one body type to another, but there…

SOAR Challenge: The Iron Chamber

Instead of focusing on the strike itself, this challenge forces you to build the muscular endurance needed to hold a perfect chamber for any kick. The Rules: What this challenge accomplishes: Pro-Tip: If you feel your chest leaning back or your base leg wobbling, you are likely losing your center of gravity. Keep your torso…

SOAR Training: Soo Ki (수기) & Jok Ki (족기) Basics

Let’s get to the basics. We will spend time on foundational techniques and accelerate to advanced applications as time permits. Stances: 자세 (Jah Se) Our three basic action stances are Front Stance, Horseriding Stance, and Fighting Stance. From these stances, we can perform all of our hand and foot techniques. Hand Techniques: 수기 (Soo Ki)…

Meditation of the Week: Attitude 10

  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 Do means you have to attend training classes and follow an…

Soar Challenge: Body Saw Planks

The challenge this week is 100 body saws over five days. You may space out and break up the repetitions any way you wish, but the challenge is to complete 100 repetitions this week. Be sure to keep your back as straight as possible and your chin up and looking forward. your feet should be…

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