ASPECTS OF TANG SOO DO
The following are the key principles, concepts and articles of Tang Soo Do. They are meant to guide us, both mentally and physically, throughout our journey in learning Tang Soo Do. They help shape our interactions with others, to uphold the main characteristic of Tang Soo Do, which is to improve the human character. In addition, they shape our personal thoughts, to allow us to get the most out of our training.
5 REQUISITES ON MENTAL TRAINING
- Oneness with nature
- Complete awareness of environment
- Experience
- Conscience
- Culture
MU SA KWAN PRINCIPLES
- Responsibility
- Sincerity
- Justice
10 POINTS OF EMPHASIS ON MENTAL TRAINING
- Reverence for nature
- Physical concentration (Ki-up)
- Courtesy
- Modesty
- Thankfulness
- Self-sacrifice
- Cultivate courage
- Be strong inside and mild outside
- Endurance
- Reading ability
10 POINTS OF EMPHASIS ON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
- Vocal exhalation, for thoracic strength (Ki-up)
- Focus of sight
- Continuous balance during movement
- Flexibility of the body
- Correct muscle tone for maximum power
- High and low speed techniques
- Exactness of techniques
- Adjustent for proper distance
- Proper breathing for endurance
- Conditioning hands and feet
8 KEY CONCEPTS OF MU SA KWAN TANG SOO DO
- Young gi – Courage
- Chung shin toung il – Concentration
- In neh – Endurance
- Chung jik – Honesty
- Kyum son – Humility
- Him cho hung – Control of power
- Shin chook – Tension and relaxation
- Wan gup – Speed control
10 ARTICLES OF FAITH (CREEDS OF MU SA KWAN)
- Be loyal to your country
- Be obedient to your parents
- Be loving between husband and wife
- Be cooperative between bothers and sisters
- Be faithful between friends
- Be respectful to your elders
- Be faithful between teacher and student
- Know the difference between good and evil
- Never retreat in battle
- Always finish what you start
