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: Attitude 9”
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… Continue Reading “Meditation for the Week: Attitude 8”
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”