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… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 11”
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”
Regularly Spaced Practice Sessions Not only do we need to practice regularly (attitude 4), but we must also space out the practice sessions (attitude 6). This does not mean you should not or can not practice daily. It simply means you need to practice… Continue Reading “Meditation of the Week: Attitude 6”
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”