STUDENT MANUAL

Table of Contents Introduction – 1 Brief History of Tang Soo Do – 2 Grandmasters – 5 History of Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy – 11 Master Elmore – 12 Philosophy – 14 Do in Tang Soo Do – 16 Korean Flag – 17 Studio Rules and Procedures – 18 Do Bohk Standards – 22 Rank Requirements – 24 References – 38 Appendix A – Technique Quick Reference Guides Appendix B – Terminology Study Guides Appendix C – Leadership Traits Appendix D - Black Belt Reading List

Introduction Congratulations on joining Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy and beginning your journey in Tang Soo Do training! As a member of Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy, you are joining a community of like-minded individuals. You will meet new friends and training partners who will test your limits, pick you up when you fall, and encourage you along the way. Tang Soo Do practitioners form a special brotherhood. Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean Martial Art, with unique characteristics and qualities. The goal of Tang Soo Do is to achieve victory without combat and to develop a strong mind, body, and spirit. You will need to remain focused and disciplined in your training and humble in your pursuit. Tang Soo Do is a way of life. As you progress, you will build life skills that enhance your character and make you and your community better. It is our goal to help guide you on your journey which we hope will be both lifelong and fulfilling. This manual will provide students with the ins and outs of requirements, protocol, and other information useful to Tang Soo Do students at all stages of training. Please use this as a guide and reference but not a bible. Use this as a starting point in your pursuit of knowledge in Tang Soo Do. I wish you great success and look forward to seeing you in class! Master Steven Elmore

A Brief History of Tang Soo Do The martial art known as Tang Soo Do is relatively modern. It does, however, have roots that date back thousands of years. The techniques in what is now Tang Soo Do began to develop in the three kingdoms era of ancient Korea (circa 57 BC – 935 AD). During this time, Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Silla – Founded 57 BC in the Southeast Koguryo – Founded 37 BC in the North Paekche – Founded 18 BC in the Southwest

After many wars and conflicts, the Silla Dynasty united the three kingdoms in 668 AD. It was during this time that primitive martial arts were used during warfare. Mural paintings and statues from this time have depicted movements similar to those found in Tang Soo Do. A corps of young aristocrats was formed during the Silla Dynasty called the Hwa Rang Dan. These warriors were instrumental in keeping the peace in the unified Silla Dynasty. The Hwa Rang Dan can be thought of as the Korean equivalent to the Japanese Samurai. Most Korean martial arts trace their spiritual and technical heritage back to the Hwa Rang Dan. Our 5 codes of Tang Soo Do were created by the monk Won Kwang, a Hwa Rang Dan. In 935 AD, the military leader Wang Kun overthrew the unified Silla Dynasty and formed the Koryo Dynasty. The Koryo Dynasty lasted about 500 years until the Yi family ruled during the Choson Dynasty. The Choson Dynasty lasted until 1910 when the Japanese occupation of Korea began. During the Koryo and Choson Dynasties, Tang Soo Do became very popular amongst both the military society and the general public. Several names such as Kwon Bop, Tae Kyun, Soo Bahk, and Tang Soo were used at this time. In 1790 AD, the Mooyae Dobo Tongji was written and is considered the very first complete martial arts book. It contained illustrations that substantiate the theory that Soo Bahk Ki, the formal name of Tang Soo Do, had developed into a sophisticated art of combat techniques.

From 1909 to 1945, the Japanese military-controlled Korea and the practicing of martial arts was restricted. After the end of World War II in 1945, these restrictions were lifted, and martial arts schools (Kwans) were established. The most prominent were: Moo Duk Kwan by Hwang Kee Chi Do Kwan by Kwai Byung, Yun Chung Do Kwan by Duk Sung, Son Song Moo Kwan by Byung Jik, No Chang Moo Kwan by Nam Suk, Lee Yuk Moo Kwan by Sang Sup, Chun These Kwans would form the foundation of today’s modern Korean martial arts: Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, etc. The modern art of Tang Soo Do is linked to Moo Duk Kwan, founded by Hwang Kee. Grandmaster Hwang Kee was a martial arts prodigy, having mastered the art of Soo Bahk Ki by the age of 22. In 1936, during the Japanese Occupation, he traveled to Northern China where no restrictions on martial arts existed. In Northern China, Hwang Kee encountered a Chinese martial art variation known as the Tang Method. After Korea regained its independence, Grandmaster Hwang Kee returned to Korea and opened his first school, Moo Duk Kwan, in Seoul, Korea on November 9th, 1945. He called the style he taught at the Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, which combines techniques from the Chinese Tang system and the Korean Soo Bahk system. The words Moo Duk Kwan can be translated to mean Institute of Martial Virtue. About 60% of Tang Soo Do is kicking techniques which come from Soo Bahk. The other 40% is hand techniques which come from Tang system. The 40% hand techniques are broken down further with 30% hard techniques (Northern Chinese, linear striking) and 10% soft techniques (Southern Chinese, circular flowing). The words Tang Soo Do can be literally translated into “The Way of the Chinese Open Hand”. Tang refers to the Tang system or Tang Dynasty of China. Soo is empty hand and Do is the way. Tang Soo Do is often referred to as Korean Karate. This can be confusing, although accurate, since the word Karate is Japanese. The words Kara Te Do can be translated to “The Way of the Empty Hand”. In fact, the Korean kanji for Tang Soo Do and Japanese kanji for Kara Te Do are the same. If you study Karate and Tang Soo Do, you will see most techniques are the same, just executed a little differently. The majority of the hyung/kata (forms) are the same.

Tang Soo Do is also frequently compared to Tae Kwon Do, since both are Korean arts with strong kicking techniques. In fact, Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do were both one and the same many years ago. In 1957, Grandmaster Hwang Kee started promoting Soo Bahk Do and successfully registered the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association with the Korean government on June 30th, 1960. In 1965, various Korean martial arts systems were unified and named Tae Kwon Do under the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association. Tae Kwon Do was adopted as the national sport of Korea and included in the Olympics in 1984. Tae Kwon Do became more focused on sports competition while Tang Soo Do remained as a traditional martial art. Today, there are many different Tang Soo Do organizations throughout the world. Most notably, the World Tang Soo Do Association, World Moo Duk Kwan Federation, and the International Tang Soo Do Federation. There are minor variations in technique amongst these organizations however they all uphold the philosophy of Tang Soo Do training to improve the entire self, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

The Grandmasters There are many grandmasters in Tang Soo Do (8th Dan and higher). This section gives some background information on those that have had the most impact on Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy. Grandmaster Hwang Kee (Nov. 9, 1914 – July 14, 2002)

Born November 9, 1914 in Jang Dan, Kyong Ki province, Grandmaster Hwang Kee was destined to become a part of martial arts history, alongside names such as Jigoro Kano (1860 - 1938, founder of Judo), Gichin Funakoshi (1868 - 1957, father of modern karate) and Morihei Ueshiba (1883 - 1969, founder of Aikido). His father was a scholar who was awarded a special recognition by the last King of the Yi Dynasty. Before his son's birth he dreamt of a bright star (Sam Tae Song) and named the Grandmaster "Tae Nam", meaning "Starboy". Often referred to as a "martial arts prodigy" the Grandmaster was widely acknowledged as a gifted martial artist, due in large part to his inquisitive nature and scholarly approach to the development and refinement of his art. It began at the age of seven, when he attended a traditional holiday festival and witnessed a confrontation where one man defeated seven or eight attackers using various martial techniques. He followed the man to his home and a few days later began to observe the man practicing from a distance and imitated what he saw. Later, he approached the man and asked to be taught the techniques he witnessed. The man refused because of his young age. This did not end Hwang Kee’s interest. He continued to observe the man training from afar and practiced what he saw.

During the Japanese occupation of Korea, it was difficult to train when the only martial arts allowed in Korea were Kendo and Judo. The Grandmaster studied and trained on his own from 1921 until 1936. In 1936, while working with the railroad in Manchuria, he was introduced to a Chinese master, Master Yang, with whom he trained until his return to Seoul in August of 1937. In 1939, he began work with the Cho Sun Railway Bureau. There he had a library with many books on martial arts, particularly Okinawan Karate. Through the books, he studied this art which later influenced Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan and is evidenced in the Pyung Ahn forms as well as Bassai and Kong Sang Kun. With the end of Japan's occupation, the Grandmaster was free to pursue the development of his art according to his vision. On November 9, 1945 he founded the Moo Duk Kwan and named his art Hwa Soo Do (art of the flowering hand). Unfortunately, it was not immediately popular, so it struggled to gain and keep students. He later met Won Kuk Lee, the founder of Chung Do Kwan, whose art was Tang Soo Do. Lee had trained in Karate in Japan, was very successful and had many more students than the Moo Duk Kwan. Because Tang Soo Do had a more recognizable name, it was better received by the public. The Grandmaster decided to combine it with his Hwa Soo Do and what he learned from the Okinawan books. In 1947 he began teaching his new art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan to the public. At the start of the Korean War in 1950 the development of the art was again disrupted until the war's end in 1953, when the Grandmaster returned to Seoul to continue his work. He leased his first commercial space in 1955 and it grew to be known as the legendary "Joong Ang Do Jang". As the Moo Duk Kwan's popularity grew, more dojangs sprang up. The Moo Duk Kwan system was taught in schools, to the police and the military, both at the Naval & Air Force Academy of Korea and the Republic Of Korea Air Force Academy where the Grandmaster taught personally. In 1957, Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan was first introduced to U.S. servicemen. Classes were held at the U.S. 8th Army's Trent Gym in Yong San, Seoul. By 1960 it had spread to five other U.S. military bases which led to introduction of Tang Soo Do in the U.S. by returning servicemen. 1957 was a pivotal year in another respect. During his research, the Kwan Jang Nim discovered a 300-year-old Korean manuscript called the "Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji" that documented Korean martial techniques known as Soo Bahk. This was a fortunate find as his vision was to have a truly Korean martial art and a traditional Korean martial arts organization. 1961 marked the beginning of another round of hardship for the Moo Duk Kwan. On May 16th, a military revolution led by Lt. General Chong Hee Park took place. The Grandmaster was removed as instructor for the ROK Air Force base and the national police, and was prohibited from publishing his monthly publication, Moo Yei Si Bo. Between 1961 and 1965, operation of the Association became very difficult as the government exercised great political control over it.

In 1964 the Korean Tae Soo Do Association was formed, which in 1965 became the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association. Due to its political influences, the Tae Kwon Do group, led by its second President, General Choi, Hong Hee, tried to unify it with the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association. Hwang Kee’s organization was the largest of any martial arts system in Korea at the time. Grandmaster Hwang Kee agreed to discuss unification, but when it became clear that the move was designed to gain control over his organization, he ultimately refused. The result was a weakening of the Moo Duk Kwan as the Tae Kwon Do movement grew in strength, absorbing many Moo Duk Kwan members in the process. In 1965 and again in 1966, the Grandmaster won two legal battles that would allow him to run his organization without interference and thereby work to rebuild his organization. As a testament to the Grandmaster's perseverance in the face of great adversity, Tang Soo Do (Soo Bahk Do) is today practiced in 45 countries around the world. Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin (Dec. 20, 1936 – July 9, 2012)

Grandmaster Jae C. Shin is the founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association and is one of the leading figures of martial arts in the world. He was born in Korea in 1936 and began his long and distinguished career in martial arts at the age of twelve. During his childhood, an unknown monk initially inspired in him a strong desire to learn martial arts. Later, he joined Seoul Moo Duk Kwan central gym and began serious study under Grandmaster Hwang Kee, a founder of the Korean Moo Duk Kwan system. By the time he was 1st Dan, he had already started his teaching career as an assistant instructor at the central gym. After that, he taught at Korean University, Seoul Central YMCA, various colleges, and many police and military institutions. His many years of teaching experience and his extreme dedication have added to his scientific and unique methods of teaching Tang Soo

Do. His six fields of expertise include self-defense, forms, breaking, weapons, health care, and meditation. He has evolved these separate arts into The World Tang Soo Do system. When he was recruited to the Korean Air Force in 1958, he had his first experience teaching American soldiers. After receiving his master’s degree in Political Science at Korea University, he came to the United States in order to extend his instruction of foreign students in 1968. The year he came to the United States of America, Black Belt Magazine honored him for all time by devoting a full chapter to him in the book, "20th Century Warriors," putting him in the company of the most legendary martial arts figures ever. Grandmaster Shin, one of the most respected and well-known masters in this century, is one of the few masters who has devoted his entire life to the traditional martial arts. In addition to insisting on disciplined, rigorous training and exacting techniques, he has always preached that the true value of martial arts training is in the application to everyday life. Teaching children was one of his favorite pastimes and he has become an expert in child development. His advice to his Black Belt instructors is good advice for teachers of all kinds, "When examining your abilities as an instructor, examine your young student's manners, attitudes, school reports and health conditions. Their improvements should mirror your own." Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin

Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin is a charter Master of the World Tang Soo Do Association and is the father of traditional Tang Soo Do in New England. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1942 and grew up in Connecticut. After joining the Air Force and being selected for a special language program at Yale University, he was stationed at Osan Air Base in Korea and got his first taste of the martial arts. In 1962 he began training in Tang Soo Do under Grandmaster Jae C. Shin. This date marks the beginning of a student/teacher/friend

relationship the two would share for more than 50 years. On May 12, 1963, Grandmaster Beaudoin tested for his black belt in Inchon, Korea in front of Grandmaster Hwang Kee and Grandmaster Shin. After returning to the United States, he set up his first school in Roswell New Mexico while finishing his time in the Air Force at Walker Air Force Base. The school proved so successful that it expanded beyond just the service men and included wives and children. Upon completing his military service, he returned to Connecticut and opened the Academy of Karate in 1965. Meanwhile, he married JoAnn Conway, with whom he raised Jennifer and Eric, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Connecticut, a Master’s degree from Trinity College, and completed his Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Sarasota, Florida. After Grandmaster Shin came to the United States in 1968 and opened his school, Grandmaster Beaudoin would regularly drive to New Jersey with groups of his students to continue his training and friendship with Grandmaster Shin. In July 1971, Grandmaster Shin promoted Grandmaster Beaudoin to the rank of Master in a special presentation by removing his own Master’s belt and tying it on Grandmaster Beaudoin. During the succeeding years his studio grew, and through his efforts and those of his students Tang Soo Do spread throughout the New England region. Grandmaster Beaudoin combined his martial arts teaching experience and his Doctorate in Education by starting the Quality Training and Consulting business, conducting leadership training programs for private and public organizations. He has served as a college professor at the University of Connecticut, an adjunct professor for Post University, Illinois State University, and the University of New Haven. His combination of leadership and teaching skills has helped him develop the ability to teach students from Tiny Tigers to seniors. Grandmaster Beaudoin was promoted to the rank of 8th Dan at the 2010 World Championships at the same event where Grandmaster Shin was promoted to 9th Dan. Throughout his martial arts career loyalty has been one of the central tenets of his training and one of the primary attributes he has passed onto his students.

Grandmaster Michael Romines

Grandmaster Romines started training in Martial Arts in 1963 in the Michigan area in Judo and Shotokan. He studied under Sensi Bill Armstrong, Master Ushida and 2 time world champion Professor John McCray, until 1967, eventually receiving Black Belt ranks in both arts. In 1965 Grandmaster Romines began his lifelong journey in Tang Soo Do. Throughout the years he has trained with a number of instructors including Master Sang K. Shim, Master J. Klinfeld, Master C.I. Kim, Master H. Murphy Grandmaster Hwang Kee, and Grandmaster W. Clingan. Grandmaster Romines received 8th Dan and Grandmaster Certification in 2006; 9th dan in 2013. He has served as the President of the All American Tang Soo Do Association, Regional Director and Technical Advisory Chairman of the World Tang Soo Do Association, instructor for World Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation, Regional Director of World Dang Soo Do Union, and instructor for USKA (United State Karate Association). Grandmaster Romines studied Aikido briefly with Grandmaster Ueshiba, (founder of Aikido) and Arnis under Grandmaster Remy Presas (founder modern Arnis). Grandmaster Romines has been featured in several local and national newspapers and has showcased his skills on television, including "That's Incredible" He also studied Tae Kwon Do for many years, eventually receiving rank of 8th Dan in 2012. It was his great honor to have studied with Grandmaster General Choi Hong Hi (co-founder of Tae Kwon Do) and Professor E. Humesky, Grandmaster. Grandmaster Romines has been inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Who's Who in the Martial Arts. He also serves as an ambassador to the Korean Martial Arts Hall of Fame and is listed in Sa Ja Nim Timmerman's book "Who is Who in Korean Martial Arts". GM Romines was inducted into the Korean Martial Arts Masters Hall of Fame, as well.

History of Evergreen Tang Soo Do Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy started in the fall of 2004 at the West Seattle YMCA by Master Elmore. With only two 1 hour classes per week and zero students initially, Master Elmore grew the program to over 50 students within 2 years. In 2006, Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy opened a part-time commercial location in the Admiral District of West Seattle. This location quickly grew to over 100 students and in 2008 became a full-time studio offering classes 7 days a week. Evergreen Tang Soo Do remained in the Admiral District until 2018 when it moved to its current location south of the Junction in West Seattle. Evergreen Tang Soo Do is proud to have produced over 100 black belts and 2 masters (other than Master Elmore). This proves how dedicated Evergreen students are as it takes approx. 5 years to get to black belt and 15 to get to master. Evergreen Tang Soo Do is also proud to have produced numerous individual regional and world champions as well as multiple regional creativity team championships. Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy was affiliated with the WTSDA from its inception until 2020. Its students and instructors are responsible for helping spread Tang Soo Do throughout the Seattle area. The studio is not currently affiliated with any large organization however Master Elmore continues to run the studio and teach traditional Tang Soo Do, providing his students with the skills and attributes he was taught.

Master Elmore

Master Steven Elmore started training in Tang Soo Do in 1988 in Livonia, MI under Master Romines. He continued training with Master Romines, receiving 1st Dan in 1992 at 12 years old and 2nd Dan in 1994. In 1997, Master Romines took some time off and turned his school over to one of his students, Master Matt Ochs who brought the students into the World Tang Soo Do Association. In 1998, Master Elmore started attending the University of Michigan, studying Aerospace Engineering. At that time, he was chief instructor at Master Ochs’ studio, teaching 4-5 hours a night. The studio was approximately 60 miles away, each way, which Master Elmore drove 4-5 days a week while still maintaining his studies. In 1999, Master Elmore received the rank of 3rd Dan in Tang Soo Do. Master Elmore graduated in 2002 and started his first martial arts studio at the Plymouth YMCA while attending graduate school at the University of Michigan. In 2004, Master Elmore was offered a position with Boeing and moved to Seattle, WA. He earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2005. In 2004, he started Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy at the West Seattle YMCA. That program quickly grew to a part-time commercial studio in 2006 then a full-time studio in 2008. Master Elmore quit his job at Boeing and has taught martial arts full time ever since. He earned his 4th Dan in 2007, the youngest master in Tang Soo Do at the time and began his training under Grandmaster Shin until his death in 2012. Master Elmore then trained under Grandmaster Beaudoin, earning 5th Dan in 2016, until leaving the World Tang Soo Do Association in 2020 to be an independent Tang Soo Do instructor.

From 1997-2005, Master Elmore was an avid competitor in forms and fighting. He earned numerous Regional and World titles in WTSDA competitions as well as Open circuit competitions. Due to his success in starting/running a martial arts studio, Master Elmore was a featured speaker at the WTSDA Business Seminar from 2011-2016 and provided guidance and mentorship to other instructors throughout the world. Throughout his career, he has had the opportunity to travel around the world to Costa Rica, Germany, Canada, Aruba as well as across the United States. He is also the author of a book, “The Physics of Martial Arts”.

Philosophy Purpose of Tang Soo Do Training

1. Self-Defense: We protect our lives and possessions from injustice and danger. 2. Health: We promote our physical and spiritual health and enjoy strong bodies and

sound minds through rigorous training. 3. Better Person: We strive to be of better character through endurance and hard work.

Five Codes of Tang Soo Do

1. Loyalty to country 2. Obedience to parents 3. Honor friendship 4. No retreat in battle 5. In fighting choose with sense and honor

Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do

1. Integrity 2. Concentration 3. Perseverance 4. Respect & Obedience 5. Self-Control 6. Humility 7. Indomitable Spirit

Virtues of Tang Soo Do

1. Humanity 2. Righteousness 3. Etiquette 4. Wisdom 5. Trust

10 Points of Emphasis on Mental Training

1. Reverence for nature 2. Physical concentration 3. Courtesy 4. Modesty 5. Thankfulness 6. Self-sacrifice 7. Cultivate courage 8. Be strong inside and mild outside 9. Endurance 10. Reading ability

10 Points of Emphasis on Physical Training 1. Vocal exhalation (kihap) 2. Focus of sight 3. Continuous balance during movements 4. Flexibility of the body 5. Correct muscle tone for maximum power 6. High and low speed techniques 7. Exactness of techniques 8. Adjustment for proper distance 9. Proper breathing for endurance 10. Conditioning hands and feet

Inner Building Blocks of Tang Soo Do

x Every student should always seek truth and practice it x Every student should promote the highest moral character through training x Every student should respect, love, and obey his/her parents, teachers, and seniors x Every student should love his/her country and contribute to his/her community x Every student should develop confidence, humility, integrity, and practice them inside

and outside of class x Every student should do his/her best to promote intelligence x Every student should not hesitate to sacrifice him or herself for justice x Every student should develop his/her endurance, perseverance, self-control, and be

calm/humble in mind x Every student should approach his/her training with seriousness and all-out effort x Every student should maintain a schedule of regular and constant practice x Every student should always remember that the ultimate purpose of Tang Soo Do is to

promote physical and mental health

Do in Tang Soo Do Do literally translates into ‘the way’. Broadly speaking, Do means the philosophical road that takes us righteously forward. The concept of Do is associated with Lao Tze. His thoughts and philosophies are recorded in the Tao Te Ching. One of his philosophies is that the objective world is governed by opposites (strong/weak, soft/hard, hot/cold, etc.). It was his belief that these opposites could transform into each other. According to Lao Tze, the human body must follow and adapt itself to the laws of nature in order to thrive and grow. He said, “Man follows the law of “way” and the “way” follows the laws of nature.” He advocated plain living and abstinence over selfish desire and overindulgence. Such ideologies have led to later generations becoming more active in physical and mental training.

Korean Flag The name of the flag in Korean is Tae Keuk Ki and it symbolizes much of the thought and philosophy of Korea. The symbol is called the Tae Keuk and at the center is a circle divided equally and in perfect balance. The upper red section is called the Yang and the lower blue section is called the Um. These two symbols express extreme opposites and the eternal dualism of the universe: fire and water, day and night, male and female, hot and cold, etc. In martial arts, we use this wisdom in the same way by facing violence with non-violence, soft against hard, circle against straight line, etc. The three bars at each corner also carry the ideas of opposition and balance:

Three unbroken bars represent heaven Three broken bars represent earth Two unbroken bars with one broken bar in the middle represents fire Two broken bars with one unbroken bar in the middle represents water

Studio Rules and Procedures Upon entering the dojang: Students either in do bohk or street clothes should salute the flags and bow to the instructor on the floor as soon as they enter the dojang. This will be done without exception. The student does not have to wait for the instructor to acknowledge the bow if the instructor is busy. When the chief instructor enters the room for the beginning of class: Highest ranking member present will clap hands and bring class to attention and say, “Kyung Yet”. Class will come to attention and bow to the instructor. If any master enters, whether in do bohk or street clothes, the class should come to attention and bow. The first person who sees the master will clap and bring the class to attention. The highest member will give the commands: “Cha Ryut, Kyung Yet”. The class will then resume. When talking to another member while at the dojang, exchange bows (lower rank bows first). When training, try to clear your mind of any problems outside of the studio. The following rules apply to students:

1. Attend classes regularly, at scheduled times. 2. Arrive 15 minutes prior to class beginning. 3. Keep body clean and free from odor (including feet). 4. Keep all nails (fingers & toes) trimmed. 5. Do not go bare foot in the restroom. 6. If you have a cold or other illness, stay home. 7. No food, drinks, or gum allowed. (Water is ok). 8. Use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated prior to or during training. 9. No loud, abusive, or profane language permitted in the Dojang. 10. Use of proper protocol when entering and exiting the Dojang. 11. Always raise your hand when you have a question. 12. If late to class, wait for instructor’s permission to join class. 13. Use the restroom before or after class, not during, unless it’s an emergency. 14. Be respectful to all students and instructors at all times. 15. Parents or family members may not interfere or coach students at any time. 16. Attire must always be neat, clean, and pressed for class and other functions. 17. No jewelry or decorative wrist or head bands permitted during class. 18. What you learn in class stays in class.

To ensure that students stay focused on their instruction and instructor, we ask that those watching class adhere to the following rules:

1. No shoes are to be worn on the mats at any time. 2. Keep voices down during class times. 3. If you have a young child or baby that is crying, please take them outside the training

area. 4. No coaching, correcting, or reprimanding your child or family member during class. 5. No food or drinks allowed in the training area. Water is permitted. 6. Spectators, parents, siblings, and other family members are not permitted to enter the

training area during class time. 7. No cell phone usage please. Any gaming or mobile device must have volume off. 8. For kids 8 and under, an adult must come inside to get picked up. We do not allow kids

to leave the studio and get picked up curbside. We want parents and spectators to watch and be engaged in what their children are learning. Please keep voices down when watching class as a courtesy to others. Our focus is to keep our students engaged and it is very difficult to do this if people are coming in and out of the Dojang during class or talking to one another during class. Arriving to Class Students should arrive 5-10 minutes early for class, ready and prepared to train. No shoes are allowed on the Dojang floor. Shoes are to be stored at the front of the Dojang.

Upon entering (and leaving) the Dojang, students should bow to the instructor and salute the flags. Once inside, students should quietly warm up and stretch off to the side. For safety reasons, no gum is allowed, and all jewelry and watches should be removed prior to practice. Be respectful upon entering and leaving the Dojang. Do not talk loudly or interrupt practice. Bow Regularly One of the most misunderstood aspects of training in a traditional martial art is the meaning of the bow or Kyung Yet. In Tang Soo Do, the bow is a form of greeting and sign of respect. (This is the same reason why all Black Belts are to be called “Sir” or “Ma’am” by Gup students.) A student is expected to bow to their instructors, all Black Belts and Masters, whether in the studio or out, and to their partners. The bow is never interpreted as the student being less or lower based on rank, but rather is an expression of humility, courtesy, pride, and self-esteem. Black Belts and senior ranks are also expected to return the bow. A person who can show humility is a truly capable leader.

Attendance Policy We don’t require students to inform us if they are missing classes, but we certainly recommend it and appreciate it. Students may attend any class they choose which is appropriate for their age/rank. It is helpful to check with us in advance to see if the class is an appropriate choice, but it is not required. Although we have a drop-in class policy, it is strongly recommended that students stick with the same classes on a consistent basis and makeup missed classes as needed. Starting Class Students should line up according to rank and seniority, with the higher-ranking members to the right. The instructor will take a position in the front center of the class. Assistant instructors will line up at the rear of class, behind the last line of students. The highest-ranking member in the class will give the following commands:

x Cha Ryut (attention) x Kukgi Bae Rye (salute the flags) x Ba Ro (return) x Ahn Jo (sit) x Muk Yum (meditation) x Ba Ro (return) x Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet (bow to the grandmasters) x Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet (bow to the instructor)

During Class

x Proper respect and discipline will be maintained at all times and Tang Soo Do ritual should be followed in a uniform manner.

x When the master instructor, chief instructor, or high-ranking guest enters the studio, the highest-ranking member in class will call the class to attention and have the class bow. This is only done if the person entering is of higher rank than the instructor on the floor. After respect has been paid, the class should return to training immediately.

x When a student arrives late for class, he/she should wait for recognition by the instructor, approach the instructor, bow and get permission to join the class. After permission is give, the student will join in at the rear of class, regardless of rank.

x If a student must leave early, he/she should receive permission from the instructor. x Students should follow the chain of command for questions. If a student has a question,

he/she should approach the senior member in class first to gain permission, unless it is an emergency.

x A student will remain in the last position executed until he/she receives another command or is released by the instructor or senior class member.

x There should be always an absence of unnecessary noise in the training area. Students are to remain silent, especially during forms and free fighting. Students seated on the sidelines are to remain still, so as not to disturb those on the floor.

x Students should keep proper posture conducive to good health and discipline. Students should not lean on the wall whether sitting or standing. While seated on the floor, hands should be placed on the knees, the back should be straight, and the legs should be crossed in front with the feet tucked beneath the thighs.

x Before and after exercise or contests, students should turn and adjust their uniforms if necessary, to maintain an orderly appearance.

Dismissing Class The students will line up according to rank. The senior member gives the following commands:

x Cha Ryut (attention) x Kukgi Bae Rye (salute the flags) x Ba Ro (return) x Ahn Jo (sit) x Muk Yum (meditation) x Ba Ro (return) x Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet (bow to the grandmasters) x Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet (bow to the instructor)

When the command to bow to the instructor is given, all members will say “Ko Map Sum Ni Da” (thank you, sir) to the instructor. The senior gup student will then give the command, “Face the black belts, kyung yet”. The class instructor or senior member then gives the command “Five Codes of Tang Soo Do”. All class members will recite the five codes together, loudly, and clearly:

x Loyalty to county x Obedience to parents x Honor Friendship x No retreat in battle x In fighting, choose with sense and honor

Then all members will call: “Tang Soo!” with the right hand raised. The class instructor will then dismiss class after giving any announcements, promotions, awards, and cleaning duties.

Do Bohk (uniform) Standards The do bohk is the most important equipment for training in Tang Soo Do. It consists of three pieces – jacket, pants, and belt – but it means much more than simple exercise clothing. “Do” means way of life, as in “Do” in Tang Soo Do. “Bohk” means robes or clothes. The color is traditionally white, representing purity, sincerity, peace, and initiation. White is also the most difficult color to maintain and keeping it clean trains us more in devotion and sincerity, because a high degree of cleanliness should always be maintained. Historically, our do bohk can be traced back to AD 600 in Korea. Mural paintings from that age depict hunting scenes in which warriors wear do bohk style robes. Cho Dan Bo, white, yellow, and orange belt rank students have no trim on the do bohk jackets. Green, brown, and red belt ranked students have trimmed jackets of the respective color on the lapel only. Dan members must have black trimmed jackets that include the lapel, cuffs, and bottom border. Uniforms should be free from patches or markings except for the studio logo being printed on the back or a studio patch on the back and the proper uniform trim. Uniform/Belt Wearing Properly tying your belt is important. Make sure you practice tying your belt a few times before beginning your training. If your belt falls off during class, try to re-tie it quickly. If your child’s belt falls off during class, please let an instructor re-tie it for him/her. If you have stripes on the belt you’re wearing, stripes should end up on the left-hand-side of the belt upon completion.

Do Bohks should be worn and maintained free of damage. New Do Bohks can be purchased from the Dojang when needed. Take care to store your Do Bohk properly following each practice using the guidelines for folding and storing found below. If you wear a shirt underneath

1. Find the center of the belt & place it on the center of your stomach:

2. Wrap the belt around your waist, crossing it in the center of your back:

3. Cross the right-hand end over the left-hand end:

4. Tuck the right-hand end underneath all layers of the belt:

5. Pull the ends of the belt in opposite directions to tighten:

6. Cross the left-hand end over the right-hand end:

7. Tuck the left-hand end underneath the right-hand end:

8. Pull the ends of the belt to tighten:

your Do Bohk, make sure it doesn’t show through the front. Wash regularly, making sure the Do Bohk is clean and neat before each class.

1. Lay out your Do Bohk flat

2. Fold pants in half – place in the center of the Do Bohk

top.

3. Fold left arm in toward

center

4. Fold right arm in toward

center

5. Fold left side in toward

center

6. Fold right side in toward

center

7. Fold over once more

8. Fold in half

9. Tie using belt

Ranks and Requirements Tiny Tigers Tiny Tigers is a Tang Soo Do program focused on developing students 5-8 years of age. This is the beginning class for all students that join the Dojang under age 9. Tiny Tigers will advance through several levels consisting of 10th gup-9th gup curriculum. This program is focused heavily on the basics of Tang Soo Do. The Tiny Tiger ranks are summarized below:

Gup Level Belt Color 10th Gup White 10th Gup White w/ Yellow Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Yellow Stripes 10th Gup White w/ Orange Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Orange Stripes 10th Gup White w/ Green Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Green Stripes 10th Gup White w/ Brown Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Brown Stripes 10th Gup White w/ Red Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Red Stripes 10th Gup White w/ Blue Stripe 10th Gup White w/ 2 Blue Stripes 10th Gup – Advanced White w/ Black Stripe 9th Gup Yellow

Gup (colored belt) Students in Tang Soo Do progress through a series of promotions designated by different colored belts or Gup levels. Each color has its own philosophical meaning, and each represents the cycle of the seasons and the cycle of life. There are 10 different official Gup levels between the beginning student (white belt) and the eventual Black Belt. Each promotion or Gup level represents a new stage in Tang Soo Do training. In addition to learning new techniques, forms, and general information at each belt level, a minimum amount of time is required before a student is eligible to test again for the next level. The Gup levels are summarized as follows:

Gup Level Belt Color 10th Gup White 10th Gup - Advanced White w/ Black Stripe 9th Gup Yellow 9th Gup - Advanced Yellow w/ Black Stripe 8th Gup Orange 8th Gup Orange w/ Black Stripe 7th Gup Orange/Green 6th Gup Green 6th Gup – Intermediate Green w/ White Stripe 6th Gup – Advanced Green w/ Black Stripe 5th Gup Green/Brown 4th Gup Brown 4th Gup – Intermediate Brown w/White Stripe 4th Gup – Advanced Brown w/Black Stripe 3rd Gup Brown/Red 2nd Gup Red 2nd Gup – Intermediate Red w/ White Stripe 2nd Gup – Advanced Red w/ Black Stripe 1st Gup Red/Blue Cho Dan Bo Blue Cho Dan Bo – Intermediate Blue w/ White Stripe Cho Dan Bo – Advanced Blue w/ Black Stripe

Dan (black belt) Once a student reaches black belt, their training is not over, it is actual just beginning. Evergreen Tang Soo Do has 5 Dan ranks which are summarized below. There is an extensive black belt curriculum which includes forms, weapons, advanced self-defense and sparring, and instructor training.

Dan Level Belt Color Cho Dan (1st Dan) Black with 1 gold bar E Dan (2nd Dan) Black with 2 gold bars Sam Dan (3rd Dan) Black with 3 gold bars Sah Dan (4th Dan) Black with 4 gold bars Master (5th Dan-9th Dan) Black w/ red stripe

The average time it takes to reach 1st Dan varies since it depends on each individual. On average, students 9 and older reach 1st Dan in 4-6 years. Students 7 and under will typically take 5-8 years. From 1st Dan to 2nd Dan will take another 2-4 years, 2nd to 3rd another 3-5 years, 3rd to 4th another 4-6 years, to achieve 4th Dan, and to 5th Dan Master is another 5-7 years. Philosophy of the Belt System White Belt: Beginner’s belt color. White represents a primitive stage of development such as a side that lies dormant beneath the snow of winter. Yellow Belt: Yellow represents the first rays of sunlight that thaw the snow of winter and allows for growth to begin. Orange Belt: Orange represents new growth which appears in spring. Our Tang Soo Do knowledge begins to reveal itself. Green Belt: Green represents the speedy development of youth as summer arrives. Brown Belt: Brown represents power, stability, agility, weight, and wisdom. This is a stabilizing stage both mentally and physically analogous to the plants which curtail their growth and begin to flower in late summer. Red Belt: Red represent blood, life, energy, attention, and control. The student’s technique begins to bloom and ripen. Dark Blue Belt: Dark blue represents maturity, respect, and honor. The student must now prepare mind and body for the final step needed to attain black belt. Black Belt: Black represent mastery, calmness, dignity, and sincerity. Black belt is the final stage of the previous life cycle. Thus, we see it as not only the end of one stage, but more importantly, the beginning of a path which leads to true mastery.

Testing for Promotion Your instructor will inform you when you are eligible for promotion to your next belt level. To determine eligibility, a minimum number of classes will need to be attended, and the instructor will evaluate several factors including but not limited to: progress made in training since the last test, attitude, general knowledge, conduct in class, etc. The road to Black Belt is a long-term commitment which cannot & should not be hurried. At every stage in Tang Soo Do, there are valuable lessons, physical and mental, to be learned, and some take longer than others. Not all students in a class will advance at the same rate. Belt Testing Belt tests occur every 4 months. The specific time and duration of the test may vary depending on number of students who are eligible. Tiny Tiger tests are typically one hour long, gup tests are about 3 hours long, and dan tests are about 3-4 hours long. Belt testing provides you an opportunity to demonstrate skills learned before a panel of black belt examiners. Belts are awarded for Tiny Tiger and Gup students the day of the test. Dan test students will be presented their black belts at the next testing cycle event in 4 months, if the student passes. Testing events are a celebration; all students are encouraged to participate in these events whether testing or not to show support for fellow classmates as well as dedication to their personal growth and training. Instructor Rankings and Training Once a student has reached Cho Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) they have assisted in many classes. Black belts are therefore considered instructors. When a student enters the black belt training curriculum, they must assist/teach in more classes as well as complete instructor training assignments. As they progress through black belt ranks, their instructor capabilities increase. Black belts learn new skills while continuing to improve previous skills by instructing lower ranks. Once a student reaches Sah Dan (4th Degree Black Belt) they are required to complete the entire 36 lesson instructor training course, take a written test, and complete a live evaluation in order to achieve the rank of Master Instructor. The instructor ranks and titles are summarized below: Cho Dan Bo (Dark Blue Belt) – Jo Kyo Sah Nim (Instructor Trainee) Cho Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) – Boo Kyo Sah Nim (Assistant Instructor) E Dan (2nd Degree Black Belt – Kyo Sah Nim (Class Instructor) Sam Dan (3rd Degree Black Belt) – Boo Sah Bum Nim (Chief Instructor) Sah Dan (4th Degree Black Belt) – Sah Bum Nim (Instructor) Oh Dan (5th Degree Black Belt) – Sunim Sah Bum Nim (Senior Master Instructor)

Rank Promotion Requirements Tiny Tigers Minimum Time Between Ranks: 3 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, and stances Forms: Tiger Forms 1-8 One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-5 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-5 Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to Tiny Tiger Study Guide in Appendix B The requirements above are taught at all Tiny Tiger rank levels. A student should know them thoroughly by the time they reach 9th gup (yellow belt). Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. 10th Gup/Advanced 10th Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-5 Forms: Soo Ki Hyung, Ja Seh Hyung, Jo Ki Hyung One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-5 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-5 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-4 Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 10th Gup Study Guide in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

9th Gup/Advanced 9th Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-5 Forms: All lower rank forms, Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu, Sae Kye Hyung E

Bu, Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-5 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-5 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-7 Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 9th Gup Study Guide in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. 8th Gup/Advanced 8th Gup/7th Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-10 Forms: All lower rank forms, Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu, Ki Cho Hyung Sam

Bu, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-10 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-10 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-10, Free Sparring Board Breaking: Hammer Fist and Front Kick Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 8th Gup and 7th Gup Study Guides in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

6th Gup/Intermediate 6th Gup/Advanced 6th Gup/5th Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-15 Forms: All lower rank forms, Pyung Ahn E Dan,

Pyung Ahn Sam Dan One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-15 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-15 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-15, Free Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, elbow strike, side kick Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 6th Gup, Advanced 6th Gup, and 5th Gup Study

Guides in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. 4th Gup/Intermediate 4th Gup/Advanced 4th Gup/3rd Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-20 Forms: All lower rank forms, Pyung Ahn Sah Dan,

Pyung Ahn Oh Dan One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-20 Self-Defense: Techniques 1-20 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-15, Free Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, palm heel strike, axe kick Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 4th Gup, Advanced 4th Gup, and 3rd Gup Study

Guides in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

2nd Gup/Intermediate 2nd Gup/Advanced 2nd Gup/1st Gup Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-25 Forms: All lower rank forms, Bassai, Naihanchi Cho Dan One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-25 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-20, 31-35 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-20, Free Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, knife hand strike, roundhouse kick Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to 2nd Gup, Advanced 2nd Gup, and 1st Gup Study

Guides in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. Cho Dan Bo/Intermediate Cho Dan Bo/Advanced Cho Dan Bo Minimum Time Between Ranks: 4 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms, Sip Soo, Bong Hyung Il Bu,

Bong Hyung E Bu One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-40 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-20, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, spinning back kick, ridge hand strike Terminology/History/Philosophy: All lower rank study guide material, refer to Cho Dan Bo,

Intermediate Cho Dan Bo, and Advanced Cho Dan Bo Study Guides in Appendix B

Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

Cho Dan – 1st Degree Black Belt Minimum Time Since Adv CDB: 6 months Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-40 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-25, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, jump kick breaks Essay: 1000-word essay about your journey in martial arts Terminology/History/Philosophy: All lower rank study guide material, refer to Cho Dan

Study Guide in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. E Dan – 2nd Degree Black Belt Minimum Time Since Cho Dan: 2 years Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms, Naihanchi E Dan, Bong Hyung Sam

Bu, Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30,

Advanced Techniques 1-10 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-50 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-30, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, speed breaks Essay: 2000-word essay about the non-physical elements of

martial arts, refer to Appendix C for examples Terminology/History/Philosophy: All lower rank study guide material, refer to E Dan

Study Guide in Appendix B Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

Sam Dan – 3rd Degree Black Belt Minimum Time Since E Dan: 3 years Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms, Jung Koop Jang Gum Hyung, Dan

Gum Hyung, Jindo, Naihanchi Sam Dan One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30,

Advanced Techniques 1-20 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-60 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-30, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks, power breaks Essay: 3000-word essay on a historical aspect of Tang Soo

Do/Karate, refer to Appendix D for recommended reading list

Terminology/History/Philosophy: All lower rank study guide material, refer to Sam Dan Study Guide in Appendix B

Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference. Sah Dan – 4th Degree Black Belt Minimum Time Since Sam Dan: 4 years Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms, Rohai, Kong Sang Koon, Wang Shu One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30,

Advanced Techniques 1-30 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-75 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-30, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks Essay: 5000-word research paper on a topic of your choice Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to reading list in Appendix D Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

Oh Dan – 5th Degree Black Belt Master Minimum Time Since Sam Dan: 5 years Basic Techniques: Basic kicks, blocks, punches, strikes, and stances Combinations: Techniques 1-30 Forms: All lower rank forms, Sei Shan, Bong Hyung Sah Bu, Jion One Step Sparring: Hand and Kick Techniques 1-30,

Advanced Techniques 1-30 Three Step Sparring: Demonstrate ability Self-Defense: Techniques 1-90 Free Sparring: Techniques 1-30, Free Sparring, 2 on 1 Sparring Board Breaking: All lower rank breaks Instructor Training: Satisfactorily complete 36 lesson instructor training

course, requires a minimum of 1 year to complete Terminology/History/Philosophy: Refer to reading list in Appendix D Refer to Appendix A for written descriptions of techniques for reference.

Weapons Training In traditional Tang Soo Do, training is exclusively with empty hands. The words Tang Soo Do translate as the “The Way of the Chinese Empty Hand” in Korean much like the words Kara-Te-Do (Karate) translate as “The Way of the Empty Hand” in Japanese. In fact, the kanji for both words are the same, as stated previously. However, in ancient Korean and Okinawan times, weapons were an important means for self-defense. Therefore, we incorporate some weapons training into our curriculum. Weapons training only accounts for 5% or so of our actual curriculum and is therefore not heavily focused. In today’s world, there are no practical uses for knowing sword self-defense, but we keep it in the training purely for the artistic aspect of Martial Arts. Students wishing to get a better understanding of martial arts weaponry should seek out a school that trains in that area exclusively. Some of the weapons you’ll see at Evergreen Tang Soo Do are: Bong – 4’-6’ wooden staff used for forms and sparring. We start using these at a green belt level. Dan Gum – knife used for self-defense and forms. No live blades. We start using these at a red belt level. Kamas – Two, short, curved blades with a wooden handle; much like a short sickle used exclusively for forms. No live blades. We start using these at a blue belt level. Jang Gum – metal or wooden sword used for forms and sparring. No live blades. This weapon is used at the black belt level. Jipangyi – cane. This weapon is used at a high black belt level for forms only. Weapons training does not start until students have trained for several years, reaching at least green belt. Using weapons requires a significant level of focus, coordination, and control which needs to be achieved through regular training prior to starting weapons training. Visiting other studios One of the great things about most martial arts is that they are found almost everywhere in the world and Tang Soo Do is no different. If you are traveling or have to move, we encourage students to seek out another Tang Soo Do studio to train at, if even for just one or two classes while traveling. Master Elmore had traveled the world and has amassed a vast network of like-minded Tang Soo Do peers. If you are interested in visiting another studio, ask Master Elmore if he has any recommendations in the area you are traveling to. Remember to be open minded when training at different studios since all instructors have different methods and interpretations. All Tang Soo Do studios, regardless of affiliation, should be welcoming as is customary in martial arts. If they are not, then it is not a place you want to train at anyway. Tournaments Evergreen Tang Soo Do is not a heavy competition school however we do participate in some tournaments from time to time. These tournaments range from small inter-school tournaments in Seattle to large international tournaments out of state/country. Participation in tournaments is never a requirement to advance in rank. When a tournament that will be participating in approaches, students will be notified and practices outside of regular class

times will be organized. Students participating in the tournament will need to attend a minimum number of practices to be prepared for the competition. There are many tournaments out there, but Master Elmore only brings students to tournaments that are fair, safe, and well organized. Social Events As mentioned at the very beginning of this manual, Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy is a tight knit community. We therefore feel that it is important to have events for students and families to get together outside of class to further the brotherhood/sisterhood of Tang Soo Do. We have two big annual social events: Summer Picnic and Holiday Party. Our summer picnic occurs in August and includes food, games, and lots of fun. Our Holiday Party takes place in December and includes food, activity or entertainment, and the presenting of our yearly awards. We will also do 1-2 other smaller events throughout the year like a bowling party, soccer party, pool party, chili cookoff, poker night, march madness challenge, fantasy football league, and much more! Seminars and Clinics In addition to regular classes, Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy will periodically offer seminars and clinics on special topics that are either not taught in class or class topics that get expanded upon. Once a year we try to get a guest instructor to come in and teach a seminar for our students. In addition to studio sponsored seminars, there are a variety of clinics and seminars conducted outside of the studio. Some clinics may be available only to members of a certain organization, so it is best to check with your instructor for more information on a clinic or seminar. Students are encouraged to branch out and attend local, out of state, and/or international training clinics/seminars if possible. There are a lot of great instructors out there with a lot of great knowledge and wisdom to share. Video Resources To help students train and retain the curriculum, we have several video resources available. The entire curriculum is available on our YouTube channel for free. Go to evergreen-tsd.com to subscribe to this channel. In addition, we have complete training courses available for purchase in areas such as sparring, weapons, breaking, and self-defense. Go to evergreen-tsd.com to see a full list of available courses and how to purchase.

References Clayton, Ph.D, Bruce D., Shotokan’s Secret: The Hidden Truth Behind Karate’s Fighting Origins, Cruz Bay Publishing, Inc., 2010 Kee, Hwang, Soo Bahk Do Tang Soo Do Volume 1, Hwang Kee, Springfield, NJ, 1995 Pak, Ho Sik, Complete Tang Soo Do Manual Volume 1, High Mountain Publishing, California, 2011 Romines, Michael, All American Tang Soo Do Association Student Manual, All American Tang Soo Do Association, Yuba City, CA, 1988 Shin, Jae Chul, Traditional Tang Soo Do Volume 1: The Essence, Jae Chul Shin, Philadelphia, PA, 1992 World Tang Soo Do Association, Tang Soo Do Black Belt Manual, WTSDA, Burlington, NC, 2015 World Tang Soo Do Association, Tang Soo Do Student Manual, WTSDA, Burlington, NC, 2015 http://www.tangsoodoworld.com http://www.worldtangsoodo.com http://www.aatsd.com

Appendix A Technique Reference Guides One Step Sparring – Hands 1-30 Note: All techniques are described based on right side attack #1 – Step back left leg/outside inside block right hand/elbow strike right #2 – Step back left leg/outside inside block right hand/elbow strike right/spin elbow strike left #3 – Step back left leg/outside inside block right hand/right hand palm down knife hand strike #4 – Step back left leg/outside inside block right hand/reverse punch left hand #5 – Step right leg 45 deg to front/simultaneous left knife hand block right high punch #6 – Step left 45 deg to front/outside inside block left hand/right punch ribs/left punch ribs/right punch head in front stance #7 – Step right leg 45 deg to front/simultaneous left knife hand black right knife hand strike to neck #8 – Step back right leg fighting stance/grab and pull while executing a twisting right elbow in cross stance #9 – Step back left leg/outside inside block with right hand/right elbow strike/right back fist to nose/right hammer fist to groin #10 – Step right leg 45 deg to front/left punch/simultaneous left knife hand block right high punch #11 – Step outside 45 deg to the front with the left leg/outside inside block with left hand/grab shoulder with right hand as you shift into a front stance/right knee strike to the body #12 – Step back with right leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with left hand/lunge with left foot into front stance/grab head and right knee strike #13 – Step back with left leg into horse stance/outside inside block with right hand/knife hand strike with right hand/spin to the rear and knife hand strike with left hand to other side of opponent’s neck #14 – Step outside 45 deg to the front with left leg/outside inside block with left hand/grab opponent’s shoulder with right hand as you shift into front stance/right leg side kick to back of the knee as you pull opponent to the ground with the right hand #15 – Step outside 45 deg to the front with left leg/outside inside block with left hand/push opponent’s arm down with your left hand as you shift into a front stance/ridge hand strike with right hand as you sweep your opponent’s right leg with your right leg #16 – Step outside 45 deg to the front with left leg/outside inside block with left hand/right elbow strike to ribs as you shift into front stance/right elbow strike with back of elbow to kidneys #17 – Step back with right leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the left hand/grab the wrist/right hand two finger strike/twist into cross leg stance and execute a right hand back fist to the temple #18 – Step back with right leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the left hand/grab the wrist as you lunge into a front stance and execute a palm strike to the chin/sweep opponent’s right leg with your right leg #19 – Step back with your left leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the right hand/grab the wrist/twist 180 degrees as you execute an arm lock takedown and sweep out the opponent’s right leg with your left leg #20 – Step forward with your left leg as you execute a left hand high block and right hand forward elbow strike/wrap your right hand behind your opponent’s elbow and strike to break down arm as you pull down on the wrist/grab opponent’s forearm with your right hand and your opponent’s wrist with your left/pull down to drive your opponent’s bent arm backwards taking him down #21 – Step back with your left leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the right hand/grab the wrist/as you step forward with your left leg, pull the wrist with the right hand, pressure the elbow downward with the left hand/elbow strike with the right hand to opponent’s back #22 – Step outside 45 degrees to the front/inside outside knife hand block with the right hand/grab the wrist/bring opponent’s hand down as you step forward with your right foot, ducking underneath his arm/simultaneous left back fist to head and left side kick to the knee

#23 – Step outside 45 degrees to the front/two hand trapping block with left hand outside, right hand inside/roll the arm forward and pressure the elbow to take down #24 – Step forward with right foot into fighting stance and simultaneously execute an inside outside knife hand block with left hand, right hand uppercut punch to the chin/shift front leg into front stance as you execute a left spear hand to the groin/shift back leg into horse stance as you execute a right knife hand strike to the neck #25 – Step forward with right foot into fighting stance and simultaneously execute an inside outside knife hand block with left hand, right arm forward elbow strike to chin/grab the wrist and execute a right back elbow to the head/head lock with the right arm/knee strike with the right knee #26 – Step inside 45 degrees to the front with the right leg/inside outside block with the left hand/grab the wrist with the left/bring the arm down and grab it with the right hand also/step forward with the left leg while breaking opponent’s elbow over your left shoulder #27 – Step back with your right leg into fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the left hand/grab the wrist/lunge left leg forward into a front stance/ridge hand strike with the right hand/grab behind the neck/knee strike with the right knee #28 – Step back with your right leg/outside inside block with the left hand/grab the hand and twist the opponent’s hand palm towards them/grab with the right hand also/compress the wrist downward/step back continuing to compress the wrist laying your opponent flat #29 – Step forward to the outside into a front stance with the left leg/brush block with the left as you ridge hand strike the groin with the right/grab the opponent’s shoulder with the left hand/check the back of the opponent’s right knee with your right hand/pull the opponent down with the left hand #30 – Step back with the right leg into a fighting stance/inside outside knife hand block with the left hand/lunge forward into a front stance with the left leg and ridge hand strike with the right hand to the neck/bend the opponent’s right arm and feed it with your left hand behind your opponent’s head to your right hand/squeeze to choke/step behind your opponent with your right leg and drop them onto your knee

One Step Sparring – Kicks 1-30 Note: All techniques are described based on right side attack For #1-#15, attacker steps back to punch attack with right hand. Defender steps back to kick with right leg into fighting stance. #1 – front kick counter with rear leg #2 – side kick counter with rear leg #3 – roundhouse kick counter with rear leg #4 – spinning back kick counter with rear leg #5 – step to the outside with left leg/right leg side kick #6 – duck under the punch as you step to the outside with left leg/right leg roundhouse kick #7 – rear leg push kick #8 – left hand block/grab wrist with left hand/grab arm with right hand/roundhouse kick #9 – left hand block/grab wrist with left hand/grab arm with right hand/side kick #10 – step to the outside with left leg/block with right hand and grab/right leg hook kick #11 – right leg outside-inside kick block/wheel kick with left leg #12 – right leg outside-inside kick block/side kick with right leg #13 – right leg front kick low/right leg roundhouse kick high #14 – left leg inside-outside kick block/right leg front kick low/right leg roundhouse kick high #15 – step outside with left leg/right leg inside-outside kick block/right leg roundhouse kick For #16-#20, attacker steps back with right leg to execute a rear leg front kick. Defender steps forward with right leg into open stance. #16 – low two hand X block/grab leg and pull as you step back with right leg/reverse punch right hand/knee strike with right knee #17 – step back with right leg/left hand low knife hand block/spinning hook kick with right leg

#18 – step back with right leg/left hand low knife hand block/spinning hook kick with right leg/roundhouse kick with right leg #19 – step to the outside with left leg/block and grab under kick with right hand/grab attacker’s shoulder with left hand/takedown #20 – step back with right leg/low knife hand block with left hand/jump front kick with right leg For #21-#30, attacker steps back with right leg to execute a rear leg front kick. Defender steps forward with left leg into a closed stance. Note: #28 the attacker executes a rear leg roundhouse kick. #21 – step back with left leg/right hand low knife hand block/left leg front kick/right leg spinning inside-outside kick #22 – step back with left leg/two hand block to the inside of attacker’s leg/front leg roundhouse kick/spinning back kick with left leg #23 – step back with left leg/right hand low knife hand block/jump spinning roundhouse kick with right leg #24 – step back with left leg/right hand low knife hand block/jump spinning back kick with left leg #25 – step outside with left leg/knife hand block with right hand/right leg axe kick #26 – step outside with left leg/two and block to outside of attacker’s leg/right leg roundhouse kick/spinning hook kick with left leg #27 – left front leg low side kick block/left leg diagonal kick/jump roundhouse kick with right leg #28 – drop spinning hook ankle sweep kick with right leg #29 – step back with left leg/low knife hand block with right hand/simultaneous right leg front kick, left leg jump roundhouse kick #30 – step back with left leg/low knife hand block with right hand/jump spinning inside-outside kick with left leg

One Step Sparring – Advanced 1-30 Note: All techniques are described based on right side attack #1 – Execute hands #1/control wrist with left hand/sweep attacker’s right leg with your right leg #2 – Step outside 45 deg to front with left leg/inside out block with right hand/roundhouse kick with right leg to solar plexus/right leg axe kick to back of the head as attacker barrels over #3 – Step inside 45 deg to front with right leg/inside out block with left hand/execute hands #26/duck under arm and execute rear shoulder throw #4 – Execute hands #2/after spin elbow remain in cross leg stance/bring your left arm under opponent’s right arm to roll the shoulder over and takedown #5 – Step outside 45 deg to front with left leg/outside inside block with left hand/right arm uppercut forearm strike into blood choke #6 – Step inside 45 deg to front with right leg/inside out block with left hand grab wrist/punch attacker’s bicep with right hand as you duck under the arm/twisting wrist lock towards attacker/arm bar to ground #7 – Execute hands #3/use forearm instead of knife hand/grab wrist and neck/slide right leg back to takedown #8 – Outside step 45 deg to front with left leg/inside out block with right/grab the wrist and break elbow with left forearm uppercut strike/bend the elbow with the left arm while compressing the wrist with the right hand into a policeman’s escort #9 – Inside step 45 deg to front with right leg/block with the left hand inside outside while doing a forward elbow strike with the right arm/wrap the head with the right arm into guillotine choke/drop down and twist opponent belly up as you takedown #10 – Execute hands #4/drop and lunge forward executing a single leg wrapping takedown #11 – Outside step 45 deg to front with left leg/driving right leg side kick to back of front leg knee to force attacker forward/reverse palm heel with left hand to back of the head #12 – Step back with right leg and block inside out with left hand to inside/right leg roundhouse kick to side of the knee/spinning hook kick with left leg as attacker falls forward #13 – Execute hands #5/grab wrist/sweep inside of attacker’s rear leg with right leg #14 – Outside step 45 deg to front with left leg/inside outside block with right hand/step across opponent’s body with left leg/roll arm with body as left arm wraps over opponent’s arm/sit down to takedown opponent

#15 – Inside step 45 deg to front with right leg/left leg side kick to inside of opponent’s knee/spinning back with right leg as opponent falls forward #16 – Execute hands #6/grab wrist with right hand/grab shoulder with left hand/left foot sweep with instep to attacker’s right foot #17 – Outside step 45 deg to the front with left leg/inside out block with right hand and grab wrist/arm bar using left arm/transition to wrist lock throw to the opposite side #18 – Inside step 45 deg to the front with right leg/inside out block with left as you palm heel with the right/grab the wrist with left hand/duck under arm/twist attacker’s arm behind their back/rear choke with right arm/rear takedown with instep kick to back of the knee #19 – Execute hands #7/grab wrist and neck/step back with left leg to execute takedown #20 – Outside step 45 deg to the front with left leg/left leg roundhouse kick with shin to attacker’s leg/right leg roundhouse to solar plexus with foot #21 – Execute hands #7/head butt strike to the nose/drop to double leg takedown #22 – Execute hands #8/grab wrist and duck under arm/twist wrist and arm bar #23 – Outside step 65 deg to the front with the left leg/outside inside block with left hand/spin right elbow to the back of the head #24 – Step back with right leg and block inside out with left hand/lunge with lead leg and grab neck with both hands/knee strike right/knee strike left/release and jump front kick #25 – Execute hands #9/grab wrist with left hand/right leg driver sweep to opponent’s rear leg as right elbow slide under opponent’s right arm #26 – Outside step 45 deg to the front with left leg/outside in block with left hand/right arm strike to solar plexus to back clinch/rear takedown #27 – Inside step 65 deg to the front with the right leg/block and elbow strike like hands #25/wrap right arm over opponent’s punch and grab your own forearm/use body weight to drop down and break elbow #28 – Execute hands #10/grab wrist and wrap right arm around opponent’s neck/execute hip throw #29 – Step back and execute hands #28 to full takedown/step over attacker with left leg/right leg stays into body/execute lying arm bar #30 – Inside step 45 deg to the front with the right leg/simultaneous with step, execute left leg roundhouse kick/jump spin back kick with right leg

Self-Defense 1-40 Note: self-defense techniques are difficult to explain with words. Therefore, only the attacks are listed below with a brief description when appropriate. #1 – Same side wrist grab #2 – Opposite side (cross) wrist grab #3 – Same side shoulder grab #4–Single hand lapel grab #5 – Single hand palm up front belt grab #6–Single hand palm down rear belt grab #7 – Rear collar grab #8 – Two hand rear wrist grab (one behind the back/one at the side) #9 – Single arm rear choke hold #10 – Headlock from the side #11 – Single hand side shoulder grab #12 – Single hand side wrist grab (wrist lock counter) #13 – Walking side escort/elbow grab (purse snatcher) #14 – Single hand side wrist grab (side kick counter) #15 – Single arm over shoulder grab (buddy grab) #16 – Double front wrist grab #17 – Double rear wrist grab

#18 – Double front lapel grab #19 – Rear under arm bear hug #20 – Rear over arm bear hug #21 – Straight knife thrust attack to body (outside defense) #22 – Overhead knife attack (block/choke defense) #23 – Outside to inside knife slash attack (left hand on top block/arm break) #24 – Inside to outside knife slash attack (arm break using chest/shoulder) #25 – Lapel grab/knife to side of the neck attack #26 – Sitting on a chair/lunging front attack #27 – Sitting on a chair with attacker/single arm shoulder grab #28 – Seated rear choke (over shoulder throw defense) #29 – Lying on back/lunging front attack from standing #30 – Lying on back/mounted attacker with two hand front choke (grab/twist head and use hips to throw) #31 – Rear one arm choke (step out back door defense) #32 – Head lock with attacker hanging on during takedown (finish with frame) #33 – Rear over arm bear hug (windmill defense) #34 – Double front lapel grab (snake arm between attacker’s arms and circle) #35 – Front two hand choke (thumb grab defense) #36 – Straight knife thrust attack to body (x block then go to the right) #37 – Over head knife attack (x block then go right) #38 – Outside inside knife slash attack (block then go under arm to arm bar) #39 – Inside outside knife slash attack (block then arm bar to takedown) #40 – Rear grab around neck with knife

Self-Defense 41-90 Ground Self-Defense #41 – Guard punch block defense 1 and 2 (on ground with attacker inside legs, head defense/body defense)

#42 – Guard punch defense 3/4, attacker from knees/standing #43 – Standard mount escape (trap leg/trap arm/use hips) #44 – Mount escape/punch defense #45 – Open guard pass (from top position/between partners legs/step over with knee and mount)

#46 – Closed guard pass/double underhook #47 – Elevator sweep from the guard

#48 – Guard punch defense 5 (attacker is out of range) #49 – Mount escape/headlock #50 – Scissor sweep from guard to mount Takedowns #51 – From front clinch (lapel and elbow grab each person), front leg to front leg sweep #52 – From front clinch, rear foot instep to front foot sweep

#53 – From elbow/lapel clinch, inside neck hug throw #54 – From the elbow/lapel clinch, outside neck hug throw #55 – From the elbow/lapel clinch, instep foot sweep to the inside #56 – From lapel/elbow clinch, single leg wrap takedown

#57 – From lapel/elbow clinch, belt/back carry hip throw #58 – From lapel/elbow clinch, front leg to attacker rear leg inside driver takedown #59 – Parry attacker arms to back knee drive takedown

#60 – Clinch leg hook takedown Weapons and Walls #61 – Straight knife thrust/x block left #62 – Overhead knife attack/x block left #63 – Out to in knife slash with right hand on top #64 – Outside inside knife slash/block inside bring down to straight elbow thrust #65 – Inside outside knife slash/arm bar to wrist throw

#66 – Overhead stick attack/x block to the left/control then leg sweep #67 – Stick thrust to center/right side counter #68 – Stick attack from outside to inside (block then wrap with knee strikes)

#69 – In to out stick attack/block/strike/armbar #70 – Overhead stick attack/x block to the right/sit down on arm #71 – Straight thrust attack with stick/left side counter #72 – Front gun attack

#73 – Rear gun attack #74 – Back to the wall two hand press attack/do #54 #75 – Front to the wall two hand press attack/spin through Empty Hand Self-Defense #76 – Front one hand hair grab #77 – Rear one hand hair grab #78 – Head lock with punch defense

#79 – Rear bear hug over arms/finger lock #80 – Full nelson finger lock #81 – Double lapel grab/grab under cross elbow

#82 – Haymaker punch defense inside with elbow and knees #83 – Double back shoulder grab #84 – Head lock/takedown to modified mount

#85 – Rear bear hug under arms/figure 4 defense

#86 – Haymaker punch defense/rear clinch to rear takedown #87 – Double lapel grab/same side forearm cross twist

#88 – Guillotine choke defense

#89 – Sprawl takedown defense #90 – Cross wrist grab/hapkido lock takedown

Free Sparring 1-30 #1 – Closed stance defense against straight punch to the body #2 – Closed stance defense against lead leg roundhouse kick to body or head #3 – Closed stance defense against lead leg side kick to side of the body #4 – Closed stance defense against lead hand back fist to head #5 – Closed Stance, attacker STEPS or SHUFFLES forward or backward, defender STEPS or SHUFFLES forward or backward with attacker. #6 - Open Stance, attacker STEPS forward or backward, defender SHUFFLES forward or backward with attacker. Open Stance, attacker SHUFFLES forward or backward, defender STEPS forward or backward with attacker. Attacker switches feet after each movement. #7 - Closed Stance, Attacker moves in a circle using the front or back leg, defender moves in circle with same leg. Open Stance, Attacker moves in a circle using the front or back leg, defender moves in circle with opposite leg. #8 - Closed Stance, defender has a lower defense, leaving chest or head open. Attacker shuffles in with a jab to the chest, head, or any open target. #9 - Closed Stance, defender has a higher defense, leaving side open. Attacker shuffles in and jams front arm with front arm, preventing defender from blocking low. Attacker reverse punches to ribs. #10 - Closed Stance, Attacker shuffles in with a jab to the chest or head (just like #8), defender brings front leg up into a side kick to the attacker's side. #11 - Open Stance, Attacker steps to the open side and quickly darts in with a high and a low punch. #12 - Closed Stance, defender has hands up. Attacker skips forward with a lead leg front kick just above the belt. As defender drops hands to guard, attacker quickly changes to a roundhouse kick to the abdomen, chest, or head. #13 - Closed Stance, defender has hands up. Attacker quickly slides forward on one leg while raising the lead leg for a side kick to the ribs. To be quick, this kick has little or no chamber, more of a leg lift. #14 - Closed Stance, defender has hands up. Attacker quickly slides forward on one leg while raising the lead leg for a FAKED side kick to the ribs. As the defender's hands drop, attacker punches any open target with lead hand. #15 – Partners start in close, touching wrists (clash). Defender moves back and attacker follows, defender hops back with lead leg roundhouse kick. #16 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg roundhouse kick, defender shuffles in with lead leg, shields with arm closest to kick and punches with other hand. #17 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a rear leg roundhouse kick, defender steps in with rear leg, shields with arm closest to kick and punches with other hand. #18 - Open Stance, attacker executes a lead leg roundhouse kick, defender steps in with rear leg, shields with arm closest to kick and punches with other hand. #19 - Open Stance, attacker executes a rear leg roundhouse kick, defender shuffles in with lead leg, shields with arm closest to kick and punches with other hand. #20 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg hook kick to the defender's lead hand to move it out of the way. The attacker then executes a quick roundhouse kick to the head or chest. #21 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg roundhouse kick, defender shuffles in with the same lead leg roundhouse kick. #22 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a rear leg roundhouse kick, defender hops back and switches legs while executing a roundhouse kick. #23 - Open Stance, attacker executes a lead leg roundhouse kick, defender hops back and switches legs while executing a roundhouse kick. #24 - Open Stance, attacker executes a rear leg roundhouse kick, defender shuffles in with a lead leg roundhouse kick.

#25 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg axe kick after a quick switch to draw defender's hand high. Once the kick lands on the ground, quickly execute a roundhouse kick with the same leg to the abdomen #26 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg roundhouse kick, defender shuffles in with a modified lead leg axe kick to the head #27 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a series of lead leg kicks with the same leg, defender blocks all and when the attacker begins to pull back, defender will execute a spin back kick to the abdomen #28 - Open Stance, attacker executes a lead leg diagonal kick to the defender's abdomen. As defender drops hands to guard, attacker quickly changes to a roundhouse kick to the head with the same leg. #29 - Closed Stance, attacker executes a lead leg high kick, followed by a lead leg low kick, followed by a high jab, followed by a low reverse punch. Goal is to get the defender's guard moving up and down. #30 - Closed Stance, attacker initiates a leg jam while also trying to land a series of punches, after the jam, the defender moves in to attack, attacker skips back and executes a spinning hook or wheel kick to the head.

Combinations 1-30 #1 - Low Block/Reverse Center Punch #2 - High Block/Reverse High Punch #3 - Outside/Inside Block/Reverse Low Punch #4 - Side Block/Lunge Side Punch (same hand) #5 - Low Knife Hand Block/Back Fist Front Stance (same hand) #6 - Front Kick/Roundhouse Kick (same leg w/o setting down) #7 -Outside Inside Kick/Side Kick (same leg w/o setting down) #8 - Axe Kick/Back Kick (opposite leg) #9 - Hook Kick/Roundhouse Kick (same leg w/o setting down) #10 - Inside Outside Kick/Jump Front Kick #11 - Low X block/High X block (front stance, one step) #12 - Middle knife hand block fighting stance/Rev. spear hand front stance #13 - Outside inside block/Reverse inside outside block front stance #14 - Outside inside kick/spinning back kick #15 - Axe kick/Pop up jump front kick #16 - Diagonal kick/Jump Roundhouse kick #17 - Two hand block fighting stance/Rev. palm heel front stance/Front kick #18 - High block fighting stance/Rev. ridge hand front stance/Side kick #19 - Side punch/Jump spin back fist/Stepping lead leg hook kick #20 - Yuk soo (knife hand/rev punch fr. stance)/Knee strike #21 - Front kick/Skip up front kick/Pop up jump front kick #22 - Low block fighting stance/Back fist horse stance/Rev. elbow front stance #23 - Two hand block front stance/Rev. punch fighting stance/Wheel kick #24 - Stepping side kick/Rear leg diagonal kick/Roundhouse kick same leg #25 - Knife hand strike front stance/Rev. 2 finger spear/Step hammer fist/Jump spin back kick #26 - Skip up axe kick/Low X block/High X block/Back kick #27 - High knife hand block/Turn to rear middle knife hand block/Turn to front lowest knife hand block #28 - Low 2 hand block fighting stance/Rev. horizontal spear hand front stance/Upper cut palm heel fighting stance/Rev. punch front stance #29 - Spin hook kick/Low spin hook kick ankle sweep/Jump spin hook kick #30 - Spin back kick/Jump spin back kick (E Dan)/Jump spin back kick (Deah)

Appendix B Rank Study Guides

Tiny Tiger/White Belt Study Guide 1. Low Part Ha Dan 2. Middle Part Choong Dan 3. High Part Sang Dan 4. Block Mahk Ki 5. Attack Kong Kyuck 6. Kick Cha Ki 7. Front Ahp 8. Side Yup 9. Low Block Ha Dan Mahk Ki 10. High Block Sang Dan Mahk Ki 11. Middle Punch Choong Dan Kong Kyuck 12. High Punch Sang Dan Kong Kyuck 13. Inside Outside Block Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Ki 14. Outside Inside Block Phakeso Ahnuro Mahk Ki 15. Front Kick Ahp Cha Ki 16. Roundhouse Kick Tollyo Cha Ki 17. Side Kick Yup Cha Ki 18. Inside Outside Kick Ahneso Phakuro Cha Ki 19. Outside Inside Kick Phakeso Ahnuro Cha Ki 20. Master Instructor Sah Bum Nim 21. Attention Cha Ryut 22. Ready Stance Choon Bee 23. Focus Yell Ki Hap Studio/Instructor 24. What is the name of our art? Tang Soo Do 25. Who is your instructor? Master Steven Elmore 26. What is his/her rank? 5th Dan (Oh Dan) 27. What is the name of your school? Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy Philosophy 28. What does white belt represent? White is the color of purity and initiation. It represents a primitive stage of development such as a seed as it lies dormant beneath the snow of winter. 29. Name the 5 codes of Tang Soo Do. 1. Loyalty to country 2. Obedience to parents 3. Honor Friendship 4. No retreat in battle 5. In fighting, choose with sense and Honor

30. Name the seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do: Integrity Concentration Perseverance Respect and Obedience Self-Control Humility Indomitable Spirit 31. Counting: One Hana Two Tul Three Set Four Net Five Tasot Six Yasot Seven Ilgop Eight Yodol Nine Ahop Ten Yol Grandmasters 32. Who is the founder of Tang Soo Do? Grandmaster Hwang Kee 33. Who founded World Tang Soo Do Assoc.? Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin 34. Who was GM Shin’s successor as GM of WTSDA? Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin 35. Who was Master Elmore’s instructor? Grandmaster Michael Romines

10th Gup/Advanced 10th Gup White/White-Black Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Low Part Ha Dan 2. Middle Part Choong Dan 3. High Part Sang Dan 4. Block Mahk Ki 5. Attack Kong Kyuck 6. Kick Cha Ki 7. Front Ahp 8. Side Yup 9. Low Block Ha Dan Mahk Ki 10. High Block Sang Dan Mahk Ki 11. Middle Punch Choong Dan Kong Kyuck 12. High Punch Sang Dan Kong Kyuck 13. Inside Outside Block Ahneso Phakuro Mahk Ki 14. Outside Inside Block Phakeso Ahnuro Mahk Ki 15. Front Kick Ahp Cha Ki 16. Roundhouse Kick Tollyo Cha Ki 17. Side Kick Yup Cha Ki 18. Inside Outside Kick Ahneso Phakuro Cha Ki 19. Outside Inside Kick Phakeso Ahnuro Cha Ki 20. Master Instructor Sah Bum Nim 21. Attention Cha Ryut 22. Ready Stance Choon Bee 23. Focus Yell Ki Hap Studio 24. What is the name of our art? Tang Soo Do 25. Who is your instructor? Master Steven Elmore 26. What is his/her rank? 5th Dan (Oh Dan) 27. What is the name of your school? Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy Philosophy 28. What does white belt represent? White is the color of purity and initiation. It represents a primitive stage of development such as a seed as it lies dormant beneath the snow of winter. Hyungs 29. Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu Meaning World Form 1 Creator Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin Number of Moves 20 30. Ki Cho Hyung Il Bu Meaning Basic Form 1 Creator Grandmaster Hwang Kee Number of Moves 20

9th Gup/Advanced 9th Gup Yellow/Yellow-Black Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Back Dwi 2. Back Kick Dwi Cha Ki 3. Spinning Back Kick Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki 4. Jump Front Kick E Dan Ahp Cha Ki 5. Jump Roundhouse Kick E Dan Tollyo Cha Ki 6. Jump Side Kick E Dan Yup Cha Ki 7. Grandmaster Kwan Chang Nim 8. Training Hall/Studio Do Jang 9. Uniform Do Bohk 10. Return Ba Ro 11. Rest/Relax Shio 12. Belt Dee 13. Form Hyung Studio 14. Who is the founder of Tang Soo Do? Grandmaster Hwang Kee 15. Who is the founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association? Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin 16. Who was Master Elmore’s first instructor? Grandmaster Michael Romines 17. Who succeeded GM Shin as GM of WTSDA? Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin Philosophy 18. Name the 5 codes of Tang Soo Do. 1. Loyalty to country 2. Obedience to parents 3. Honor Friendship 4. No retreat in battle 5. In fighting, choose with sense and honor 19. What does yellow belt represent?

Yellow represents the first rays of sunlight that thaw the snow of winter and allows for growth to begin.

Hyungs 20. Sae Kye Hyung E Bu Meaning World Form 2 Creator GM Jae Chul Shin Number of Moves 20

21. Ki Cho Hyung E Bu Meaning World Form 2 Creator GM Hwang Kee Number of Moves 20 8th Gup/Advanced 8th Gup Orange/Orange-Black Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. National Flag Kukgi 2. Salute the Flag Kukgi Bae Rye 3. Sit Ahn Jo 4. Meditation Muk Yum 5. Color Belt Gup 6. Black Belt Dan 7. Bow to the Grandmaster Kwan Chang Nim E Kyung Yet 8. Bow to the Master Sah Bum Nim E Kyung Yet 9. One Step Sparring Ill Soo Sik Dae Ryun 10. Stance Jah Seh 11. Ready For Kick Bahl Cha Ki Choon Bee 12. Front Stance Chun Kul Jah Seh 13. Fighting Stance Hu Kul Jah Seh 14. Horse Riding Stance Ki Ma Jah Seh 15. Side Block Yup Mahk Ki 16. Side Punch Choong Dan Hang Jin 17. Front Stretch Kick Bahl Poto Oly Ki 18. Side Stretch Kick Yup Poto Oly Ki 19. Straight Back Kick Dwi Cha Ki History 20. When was Tang Soo Do founded? November 9th, 1945 21. What year was GM Hwang Kee born? 1914 22. What year was GM Shin born? 1936 23. What was the name of GM Hwang Kee’s school? Moo Duk Kwan Philosophy 24. Why do we Ki-Hap? To focus power and energy, show your spirit, scare your opponent, tighten your abdomen. 25. What does Orange Belt represent? Represents new growth which appears in spring. Our Tang Soo Do knowledge begins to reveal itself.

Hyungs 26. Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu Meaning World Form 3 Creator GM Jae Chul Shin Number of Moves 20 27. Ki Cho Hyung Sam Bu Meaning Basic Form 3 Creator GM Hwang Kee Number of Moves 20

7th Gup Orange/Green Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Black Belt Holder Yu Dan Ja 2. Free Sparring Ja Yu Dae Ryun 3. Command Ku Ryung 4. Change Sides Kyo Dae 5. Hand Soo 6. Knife Hand Soo Do 7. Spear Hand Attack Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck 8. Punching Exercises Pahl Put Ki 9. Low Knife Hand Block Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki 10. Center Knife Hand Block Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki 11. High Knife Hand Block Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki 12. Axe Kick Cchik Ki 13. Diagonal Kick Bit Cha Ki History 14. What date did GM Shin found the World Tang Soo Do Association? Nov. 13-14, 1982 15. What year was Evergreen Tang Soo Do Academy founded? 2004 16. What year did Master Elmore start Tang Soo Do training? 1988

Philosophy 17. Name the seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do: Integrity Concentration Perseverance Respect and Obedience Self-Control Humility Indomitable Spirit Hyungs 18. Pyung Ahn Cho Dan Meaning of Pyung Calm and Balance Meaning of Ahn Safety and Peace Number of Moves 22 6th Gup/Intermediate 6th Gup Green/Green-White Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Turn Tora 2. Turn to the rear Dwi Ro Tora 3. Without the count Ku Ryung Up Shi 4. With the count Ku Ryung E Mat Cho So 5. Begin Shi Jak 6. Breaking Kyuck Pa 7. Vital Points Kup So 8. One Step Sparring Kick Techniques Ill Soo Sik Jo Ki Dae Ryun 9. Counting One Hana Il Two Tul E Three Set Sam Four Net Sah Five Tasot Oh Six Yasot Yuk Seven Ilgop Chil Eight Yodol Pal Nine Ahop Ku Ten Yol Sip 10. Knee Kick Moo Roop Cha Ki 11. Spinning Back Kick Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki 12. Flying Side Kick E Dan Yup Cha Ki

Philosophy 13. What does Green Belt represent? Speedy development of youth as summer arrives. 14. What are the Virtues of Tang Soo Do? 1. Humanity 2. Righteousness 3. Etiquette 4. Wisdom 5. Trust

Hyungs 15. How many moves in Pyung Ahn E Dan? 29 16. What does Pyung mean? Calm and Balance 17. What does Ahn mean? Safety and Peace 6th Gup-Advanced Green/Black Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Beginner Cho Bo Ja 2. Junior Member Hu Bae 3. Senior Member Sun Bae 4. Class Instructor (1st Dan) Boo Kyo Sah Nim 5. Color Belt Holder Yu Gup Ja 6. Basic Technique Exercises Ki Cho Woon Dong 7. Two Hand Block Front Stance Chun Kul Ssang Soo Mahk Ki 8. Two Hand Block Fighting Stance Hu Kul Ssang Soo Mahk Ki 9. Knife Hand Block/Reverse Punch Yuk Jin (Fighting Stance) 10. Knife Hand Block/Reverse Punch Yuk Soo (Front Stance) 11. Hook Kick Yup Hu Ryo Cha Ki 12. Wheel Kick Dwi Hu Ryo Cha Ki 13. Korean Flag Tae Keuk Ki Philosophy 14. Explain the meaning of Tang Soo Do:

The way of the Chinese open hand

15. Explain the Korean Flag: 3 Solid Bars Heaven 3 Broken Bars Earth 2 Broken/1 Solid Water 1 Broken/2 Solid Fire Red and Blue Circle Um, Yang represents opposing but complementary forces. 5th Gup Green/Brown Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Self – Defense Ho Sin Sul 2. Head Instructor (2nd Dan) Kyo Sah Nim 3. Arm Pahl 4. Chin Tuck 5. Elbow Pahl Koop 6. Fist Chu Mok 7. Foot Bahl 8. Forehead I Ma 9. Groin Ko Hwan

History 10. Name the three kingdoms of ancient Korea, where they were located and the years they were founded? Silla Southeast 57 BC Koguryo Northeast 37 BC Paekche Southwest 18 BC 11. Which dynasty united the three kingdoms? Silla 12. What year were the three kingdoms united? 668 AD

Philosophy 13. What does Brown Belt represent? Power, stability, agility, weight, and wisdom. This is a stabilizing stage both mentally and physically, analogous to the plants which curtail their growth and prepare to flower in late summer.

Hyungs 14. How many moves in Pyung Ahn Sam Dan? 25 15. What does Pyung mean? Calm and Balance 16. What does Ahn mean? Safety and Peace

4th Gup/Intermediate 4th Gup Brown/Brown-White Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Senior Dan Member Ko Dan Ja 2. Chief Instructor (3rd Dan) Boo Sah Bum Nim 3. Staff Bong 4. Palm Heel Jang Kwon 5. Instep Bahl Doong 6. Ball of Foot Ahp Bahl Gum Chi 7. Leg Da Ri 8. Lower Abdomen Dan Jan 9. Neck Mok 10. Philtrum In Choong 11. Solar Plexus Myung Chi 12. Waist Hur Ri 13. Wrist (side) Pahl Mok 14. Stepping Side Kick Mirro Yup Cha Ki

Grandmaster Shin 15. When was Grandmaster Shin born? 1936 16. How old was Grandmaster Shin when he started training? 12 17. Which book has a full chapter devoted to Grandmaster Shin? 20th Century Warriors 18. What year did Grandmaster Shin come to the U.S.? 1968

Philosophy 19. Why do we practice forms? To develop a strong spirit by always fighting and defeating your opponent in the mental battle. 20. Name five important things you need when you practice forms. Speed, power, balance, focus, ki-hap 4th Gup-Advanced Brown/Black Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Ridge Hand Yuk Soo Do 2. Back Fist Kap Kwon 3. Hammer Fist Kwon Do 4. Elbow Strike Pahl Koop Chi Ki 5. Low X Block Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Ki 6. High X Block Ssang Soo Sang Dan Mahk Ki

Philosophy 7. Name the 5 Virtues of Tang Soo Do: Humanity, Righteousness, Etiquette, Wisdom, Trust

Hyungs 8. How many moves in Pyung Ahn Sah Dan? 29 9. What was the first name of the Pyung Ahn forms? Jae Nam 10. What is the country of origin of the Pyung Ahn forms? Okinawa 11. Who was the master responsible for spreading Jae Nam in China? Master Soshu Matsumura

3rd Gup Brown/Red Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Competition Shee Hap 2. Breathing Practice Ki Kong 3. Low Block/Fighting Stance Hu Kul Ha Dan Mahk Ki 4. High Block/Fighting Stance Hu Kul Sang Dan Mahk Ki 5. Three Step Sparring Sam Soo Sik Dae Ryun 6. Jump Front Kick (Pop Up) Deah Ahp Cha Ki 7. Jump Spinning Back Kick Deah Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki

Grandmaster Shin 8. Who was Grandmaster Shin’s instructor? Grandmaster Hwang Kee 9. When was Grandmaster Shin recruited for the Korean Air Force? 1958 10. What type of degree did Grandmaster Shin earn from Korea University? Master’s Degree in Political Science

Philosophy 11. What does Red Belt represent? Blood, life, energy, attention, and control. The student’s techniques begin to bloom and ripen.

Hyungs 12. How many moves in Pyung Ahn Oh Dan? 27 13. Who reorganized Jae Nam into two separate forms? Master Itos 14. What was the name of the reorganized Jae Nam form? Pinan 15. Who reversed the order of the Pinan forms? (The way they are taught today) Gichen Funakoshi

2nd Gup/Intermediate 2nd Gup Red/Red-White Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. Thank You Ko Map Sum Ni Da 2. Concentration Chung Shin Tong Il 3. Endurance In Neh 4. Humility Kyum Son 5. Respect Chon Kyung 6. Testing Board Shim Sa Kwan Nim 7. Senior Master Instructor (5th Dan) Sunim Sah Bum Nim 8. Waist Twisting Hu Ri Twul Ki

History 9. What is the name of the first complete martial arts book? Mooyae Dobo Tongji 10. What year was the first complete martial arts book written? 1790 AD 11. What was the name of the school Grandmaster Hwang Kee founded upon returning to Korea? Moo Duk Kwan 12. What does Moo Duk Kwan mean? Military Virtue Training Hall

Hyungs 13. How many moves in Bong Hyung Il Bu? 23 14. Who created Bong Hyung Il Bu? WTSDA 15. What year was Bong Hyung Il Bu created? 1982 2nd Gup-Advanced Red/Black Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Empty Mind Moo Shim 2. Training Soo Ryun 3. International Master Instructor (6th Dan) Kook Jae Sah Bum Nim 4. Push Kick Chok Do Chi Ru Ki 5. Ankle Sweep Kick Bahl Mok Cha Ki 6. Jump Spinning Roundhouse Kick E Dan Dwi Tollyo Cha Ki 7. Stomp Kick Chit Pahl Ki History 8. What is the name of the group of warriors who helped preserve the Silla kingdom? Hwa Rang Dan 9. Who was the monk that originated the 5 codes? Won Kwang

Philosophy 10. What are the 3 purposes of Tang Soo Do training? Self-Defense, Health, Better Person Hyungs 11. How many moves in Bassai? 52 12. What is the old name of Bassai? Pal Che 13. What does Bassai mean? Invasion of the Fortress 14. What animals are analogous with Bassai? Snake or Tiger 1st Gup Red/Blue Belt Study Guide

Terminology 1. One Leg Stance Han Bahl Ja Seh 2. Cross Leg Stance Kyo Cha Rip Ja Seh 3. Low Knife Hand Block in Lowest Stance Choi Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Ki 4. Full Knuckle Fist Kwanjul Kwon 5. Vertical Fist Jik Kwon 6. One Finger Spear Hand Il Ji Kwan Soo 7. Two Finger Spear Hand E Ji Kwan Soo

Philosophy 8. What does Dark Blue Belt represent? Maturity, respect, and honor. The Cho Dan Bo must now prepare mind and body For the final step needed to attain Black Belt.

Hyungs 9. How many moves in Naihanchi Cho Dan? 33 10. Who is accepted as the creator of Naihanchi Cho Dan? Master Chang Song Kye 11. What was the old name of Naihanchi Cho Dan? Nae Bo Jin or Nae Bun Ji 12. When and where was Naihanchi Cho Dan created? Approx. 11th Century in Northern China 13. What three stances are in Naihanchi Cho Dan? Kee Ma Ja Seh, Han Bahl Ja Seh, Kyo Cha Rip Ja Seh

Cho Dan Bo Dark Blue Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Power Force Him 2. Focus of Eyes Shi Sun 3. Spirit Chung Shin 4. Polishing Mind and Body Dan Ryun 5. Refining Self Ryun Ma 6. Balance Chung Shim 7. Double Kick (same time) Ssang Bahl Cha Ki 8. Double Kick (different times) Yang Bahl Cha Ki 9. Internal Power Exercise Nae Kong 10. External Power Exercise Weh Kong 11. Spiritual Power Exercise Shim Kong Philosophy 12. What does Ill Soo Sik Dae Ryun teach us? Distancing, timing, targeting, technique, self-defense Hyungs 13. How many moves in Bong Hyung E Bu? 28 Intermediate Cho Dan Bo Dark Blue/White Belt Study Guide Terminology 1. Claw Hand Jip Kye Sohn 2. Fork Hand Pyun Sohn 3. Vertical Spear Hand Jik Kwan Soo 4. Horizontal Spear Hand Pyung Kwan Soo 5. Reverse Twisting Inside to Outside Block Teul Oh Ahneso Pahkuro Mahk Ki 6. Instructor Trainee (Cho Dan Bo) Jo Kyo Sah Nim 7. Senior International Master Instructor (7th Dan) Sunim Kook Jae Sah Bum Nim Philosophy 8. What does Black Belt Represent? Mastery, calmness, dignity, and sincerity. The black belt is the final stage of one life cycle and the beginning of the next. This is not only the end of one stage, but what is more important, the beginning of a path that leads to true mastery. Hyungs 9. What does Sip Soo mean? 10 Hands 10. How many moves are in Sip Soo? 29 11. When and where was Sip Soo created? Approx. 17th Century in Northeast China

Advanced Cho Dan Bo Dark Blue/Black Belt Study Guide History 1. What dynasty followed the Silla Dynasty in 918 AD and lasted 475 years? Koryo Dynasty 2. What dynasty succeeded the Koryo Dynasty, when was it founded, and how long did it last? Yi Dynasty, 1392 AD, 500 years 3. What are some other names for Tang Soo Do during these dynasties? Tae Kyun, Kwon Bup, Soo Bahk 4. Besides Moo Duk Kwan, what other schools (kwans) were established following the Japanese occupation of Korea? Chi Do Kwan, Chung Do Kwan, Song Moo Kwan, Chang Moo Kwan, Yun Moo Kwan 5. What year were all of the kwans unified under the Korean Tae Kwon Do Association? 1965 6. When and where was Sip Soo created? Approx. 17th Century in Northeast China Cho Dan Study Guide 1st Degree Black Belt Terminology 1. Je Ja Pupil 2. Ko Mahn Finish 3. E Rut Sut Stand Up 4. Noon Eye 5. Ah Jip Ego 6. Hwal Vitality 7. Pak Pahl Mok Outer Wrist 8. Ahn Pahl Mok Inner Wrist 9. Sohn Doong Mok Back of the Wrist 10. Bahl Ba Dak Bottom of the foot 11. Chok Do Outside edge of the foot 12. Ahn Chok Bahl Inside edge of the foot 13. Dwi Gum Chi Heel 14. Dwi Suki Ja Seh Back Stance 15. Ki Cho Dong Jak Basic Technique Drill 16. Dwi Chuk Cha Ki Mule Kick 17. Dwi Gum Chi Cha Oly Ki Bottom of heel upper kick History 18. During which dynasty were the 5 codes developed?

Silla Dynasty 19. What is the Korean term for the 5 codes?

Hwa Rang Do Oh Kye

Philosophy 20. Who is the Chinese philosopher associated with the concept of “Do”?

Lao Tze Hyungs 21. What is the animal symbol for the Pyung Ahn Forms?

Turtle 22. What is the animal symbol for the Nai Han Chi Forms?

Iron Horse 23. What is the animal symbol for Sip Soo?

Bear 24. What is the Okinawan name for Sip Soo? Jitte (mercy hands) 25. Naihanchi E Dan Creator : Master Chang Song Kye Location: Northern China Date: Approx. 900 years ago Number of Moves: 30 26. Sip Soo Creator: Unknown Location: Northeastern China Date: 17th Century Number of Moves: 29 27. Bong Hyung Sam Bu Creator: WTSDA Location: Philadelphia, PA Date: 1982 Number of Moves: 28 E Dan Study Guide 2nd Degree Black Belt Terminology 1. Chun Ki Ki in the sky 2. Ji Ki Ki on Earth 3. Kyung Rak Ki travel channel 4. Yuk Keun Kyung Old form of exercise 5. Yak Sok Dae Ryun Semi-Free Sparring 6. Da Soo Dae Ryun Group Sparring 7. Moo Sul Martial Technique 8. Moo Do Martial Way of Life

Philosophy 9. What are some characterizations of Um? Yang?

Um – male, light, heat, positive; Yang – female, dark, cool, negative 10. What are the 4 Pal Kae trigrams not on the Korean Flag?

Thunder (one broken on top/two solid on bottom) Mountain (one solid on top/two broken on bottom) Wind (two solid on top/one broken on bottom) Lake (two broken on top/one solid on bottom)

11. Why is 9th Dan the highest level attainable in Tang Soo Do?

This philosophy is within the ancient oriental concept that nine is the final number of achievement, and 10th level means perfection itself. While we should always strive to better ourselves, we must also accept our human limitations. As such, the 10th level will be symbolic of a new beginning of yet another cycle.

12. What are 6 benefits of Ki Kong?

1) Significant improvement of an individual’s health 2) Harmony and balance of body, mind, and spirit 3) Increasing energy 4) Realignment of skeletal system 5) Strengthens lower back 6) Improving concentration

Hyungs 13. Name the Northern, Inner Style Forms (Nae Ka Ryu).

Nai Han Chi Hyungs, Sip Soo, Jion, Shi Shan, Sei Shan, Tae Kuk Kwon 14. Name the Southern, Outer Style Forms (Weh Ka Ryu).

Pyung Ahn Hyungs, Bassai, Jin Do, Ro Hai, Kong Sang Koon, Wang Shu, Oh Sip Sa Bo, So Rim Jang Kwon

15. What is the animal symbol for Ro Hai and Jin Do? Crane

16. Naihanchi Sam Dan 17. Dan Gum Hyung Creator: Master Chang Song Kye Creator: WTSDA Location: Northern China Location: Philadelphia, PA Date: Approx. 900 years ago Date: 1982 Number of Moves: 30 Number of Moves: 37 18. Jin Do Creator: Chinese sailor named Chinto shipwrecked in Okinawa Location: Heinan Province Southern China Date: late 18th/early 19th century Number of Moves: 44

Sam Dan Study Guide 3rd Degree Black Belt Terminology 1. So Rim Sa Kwon Bup Shaolin Boxing 2. Moo Ki Weapons 3. Bong Sul Staff techniques 4. Jang Bong Long Staff 5. Joong Bong Medium length staff 6. Dan Bong Short staff 7. Dan Gum Knife 8. Jang Gum Sword

History 9. What are the 4 eras in which martial arts were developed throughout the world?

Primitive Age Era, Stone Age Era, Iron Age Era, Flowering Art Era Philosophy 10. What are the non-technical elements of dae ryun? Perception, Understanding vulnerability of human body, mental flexibility, Ki Hap,

Sensory system, Shi Sun, Persistence, Strategy 11. What are the spiritual elements of dae ryun? Loyalty, Honor, Obedience, Sincerity, Fortitude, Benevolence, Self-Control 12. What are the most important characteristics of ja yu dae ryun? Physical control, application of formal standard technique, absolute emotional control 13. What are the basic mental aspects of ho sin sul? Be alert, be confident, self-control, moral duty, responsibility 14. What are the basic technical aspects of ho sin sul? Relaxation, mobility, yielding, distraction, breathing, application Hyungs 15. What is the animal symbol for Kong Sang Koon?

Eagle 16. What are additional elements are needed when performing advanced hyung? Rhythm, Breathing, Artistic Beautification, Hwal, Meditation 17. Ro Hai Creator: Unknown Location: Okinawa by way of China Date: 1600s Number of Moves: 29 18. Kong Sang Koon Creator: Kong Sang Koon, Chinese Ambassador Location: Heinan Province Southern China Date: late 18th/early 19th century Number of Moves: 65

Appendix C Martial Arts Leadership Traits

Character:Displaying the qualities of honesty, courage, and integrity.

Dear Students and Parents,Building good character will be our school’s focus this month. Most parents and teachers work hard to

teach our children to be honest, not to cheat, and to keep their promises. Unfortunately, as they get older, the challenges to maintaining good character become even greater. That is why it is so important to consistently emphasize good character as an essential part of healthy living.The martial arts have a long history of helping students develop strong character traits in children and adults. The principles of respect, honor, courage, and responsibility taught through the martial arts hopefully reinforce the messages that students are already seeing in their everyday lives.

Important Discussion Topics About Character

Strong Character Leads to Success. Often, children and adults might see short-term gain in doing the wrong thing – cheating on a test and not getting caught, for example. This may seem like a good idea for

immediate success however, over the long term, being a person of integrity will be far more beneficial to success in life. Even the smallest things that don’t seem like a big deal, such as getting charged the wrong amount at a store and just keeping the extra money, can adversely affect one’s character and should not be overlooked.Praise others for displaying good character. When your child, friend, classmate, or colleague tells the truth, even when it gets them in trouble, or when they resist peer pressure to do something inappropriate, or when they stick up for someone being picked on by others, recognize and reward them for displaying good character. Everyone needs to hear your words of affirmation that they are doing the right thing. It is much easier for them to continue doing so, when they know you notice and when they hear your approval.Display good character to others. We’ve all heard it before, “actions speak louder than words.” But it’s true. Children will watch how the adults around them behave and take that as the model for their behavior. Lower rank students in martial arts will watch the higher ranks and emulate their behavior. If you have promised something, keep your word. If you have the opportunity to display caring, compassion, or respect to others, do so.Identify positive role models. The more people see good character in others, the more they will develop it in themselves. Identify the other people in your lives that display the traits of honesty, courage, compassion, and integrity you admire.

Notable Quotes on Character

“Character is doing what’s right when nobody’s looking. ”

J.C. Watts, Jr., former Congressman

“Really big people are, above every-thing else, courteous, considerate, and generous – not just to some people in some circumstances – but to everyone all the time.”

Thomas J. Watson, Jr., former chairman, IBM

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

W. Clement Stone, author

“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.”

Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Allied Commander, Gulf War

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Concentration:The ability to focus your mind on only one thing

Dear Students,The ability to concentrate is a very important trait of great leaders. This is such an important trait that it is one of our seven tenets of Tang Soo Do.

Concentrating on something is more that just focusing on it. Concentrating on something means you are thinking only about that one thing and truly trying to understand it. During this lesson, we will go over many different aspects of concentration and their importance to us as martial arts leaders.

Limit Distractions. Some people have incredible levels of concentration and are able to accomplish tasks such as reading/understanding a book in a noisy public place. Most of us do not have this much concentration and therefore need to limit distractions such as having TV or radio on or being in a noisy public place. In order to help yourself fully concentrate on something, go to a comfortable, quiet place where you can devote your full attention to the task at hand.

Focus Your Eyes. It is impossible to concentrate on something if you don’t look at it! If you are trying to concentrate on what someone is saying such as a school teacher or martial arts instructor, you will learn a whole

lot more if you are looking at them. If you are looking at something else, such as a classmate or out the window, you will start thinking, perhaps subconsciously, about that person or object.. Have you ever tried to read a book with your eyes closed! If you start to look away from something you are trying to concentrate on, quickly recognize the situation and bring your eyes back to what they should be focused on.

Stay On Task Through Scheduling. Often times we get so busy that we feel that we can’t give our full attention to something. It is important to schedule times throughout the day for things that need to be done and only allow those things you’ve scheduled to enter the picture. Our martial arts classes have scheduled times and during those times we are only doing martial arts; we don’t balance out checkbooks or do our homework. We meditate prior to class to ensure nothing else enters our minds and we can give our full attention to the lessons of the day.

Consequences of Poor Concentration. The inability to concentrate on things that are important can have serious consequences. If you don’t concentrate on what your teachers are saying you may miss an assignment and get poor grades. If you aren’t concentrating in martial arts classes, you may miss an important detail that could cause you to accidentally hurt your partner.

Notable Quotes on Concentration

“Concentrate; put all of your eggs in one basket, and watch that bas-ket.... ”

Andrew Carnegie

“Any individual can be, in time, what he earnestly desires to be, if he but set his face steadfastly in the direc-tion of that one thing and bring all his powers to bear upon its attain-ment.”

J. Herman Randall

“By concentrating our attention on the effect rather than the causes, we can avoid the laborious, nearly impossible task of trying to detect and deflect the many psychological influences on liking.”

Robert Cialdini

“Concentration and mental tough-ness are the margins of victory.”

Bill Russell

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Confidence:Belief in oneself and in one’s abilities; self-confidence; assurance.

Dear Students and Parents,During the month of June we will be emphasizing self-confidence with our students. As you know, developing a

healthy self-confidence is crucial to each person’s success. Through their martial arts training, our students can develop a self-confidence that impacts their life well beyond the walls of our school. It is a confidence that will last a lifetime.

One aspect of our focus on self-confidence will be to help each student identify a specific challenge or obstacle related to their martial arts training. Your instructor can work with you to develop a plan to overcome that challenge. Once you have, you will be recognized for your accomplishment and be given the opportunity to share with the other students how this helped your self-confidence. We’re asking parents to work with their child at home on this as well. Parents involvement will not only have a dramatic impact on their child’s self-confidence, but it will also increase their ability to meet their goal.

Important Topics on Developing Self-Confidence

Speak encouraging words. Everyone needs to consistently hear words of affirmation and encouragement. Children and adults need to know that they are loved and supported. The more people hear positive comments from others, the more secure they will be in themselves.

Show interest in your family and friends’ activities. Let your family and friends know that what they do is of interest to you. For example, with regards to their martial arts training parents can: learn some of the terminology that accompanies their martial art; practice their forms with them; stay and watch their class, or even participate in a class with them. The more your child knows you are interested in what they do, the more they will be confident in doing it.

Be careful in your conversations regarding others. Although you may say encouraging things to your family, friends, and peers, if they hear you making disparaging or critical comments about others it may have them wondering what you say about them when they aren’t around. You don’t want to undermine your efforts at building their self-confidence by being overly critical of others in their presence.

Through self-confidence you can accomplish anything. Believing you can do something is the first step towards doing it.

Notable Quotes on Confidence:

“If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can’t, you’re right.”

Mary Kay Ash, Founder Mary Kay Cosmetics

“When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.”

– Joe Namath, Super Bowl Winning Quarterback

“No one can make you feel small without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady

“Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks.”

Joe Paterno, head coach, Penn State University

Football Team

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Courage

Dear Students,In order to be a great leader, we must

exhibit tremendous courage. This handout will cover several topics regarding courage and how it applies to our progression as leaders in the martial arts as well as in life.

Having courage does not mean not being afraid. Rather, being courageous is conquering those things that make us afraid. Whether it’s standing in front of the class to lead a warm-up, teaching a new student a technique, or sparring against another student who is bigger, stronger, or higher rank, by overcoming these fears we are building our courage and as leaders will someday be able to help others become stronger when they face these same fears.

Taking risks requires courage. In order to succeed in martial arts and in life requires setting goals and taking risks. There are always consequences to your actions and recognizing these risks in any

endeavor you partake in and facing the fear of failure will ultimately make you stronger. It takes courage to risk being embarrassed for not breaking a board at a gup test. It takes courage to risk exhaustion and injury during a 4 hour Black Belt test. Great innovators and leaders demonstrated tremendous courage in inventing things like the automobile, the telephone, or leading nations out of war or poverty. Where would we be as a society if we didn’t have these types of courageous leaders?

Doing the right thing requires courage. Often times the right thing is not the popular choice and someone will be displeased with you for making this choice. It is far easier to stand up to your enemies than it is to stand up to your friends. If you saw a friend bullying someone, what would you do? Would you ignore it because this person is your friend and you don’t want to make them upset with you or would you have the courage to stand up to your friend because it is the right thing to do? Great leaders have to be courageous and think of others first instead of themselves. Often times, great leaders sacrifice their own pride to do the right thing and this takes tremendous courage.

Notable Quotes on Courage:

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

Nelson Mandela

“Courage is resistance to fear, mas-tery of fear—not absence of fear.”

Mark Twain

“When you jump across a canyon, cautious small steps won’t work. Sometimes you just have to go for it.”

Rick Warren

“There are all kinds of courage. It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”

J.K. Rowling

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DependableWhen others can count on you, you are a dependable person.

Dear Students,Being dependable is the leadership trait for this month. Children may have problems being dependable, but they count on the adults around them to be

dependable. They depend on their parents to be on time, feed them, take care of them when they are sick and, especially, get them to their martial arts classes each week.

“How can we help a child change from undependable to dependable, from someone who won’t amount to very much to someone who will count for something? The answer is at once both simple and complicated: We treat a child as if he already is what we would like him to become.” Haim Ginott, Child Psychologist

Be on time. We all do everything we can to be on time for work and school, but we don’t always use that same consideration when it comes to our extra-curricular activities. Keep track of time and do your best to be on time for meetings and activities, even if it means leaving a little earlier. It’s better to be 20 minutes early than 2 minutes late!

Keep your word. Do your people believe you when you tell them you will do something? If you say you will play a board game with your kids when you finish your phone call, do it, even if you would rather do something else. People shouldn’t have to wonder if you mean what you say.

Meet your deadlines. You said you would bake four-dozen cupcakes for the bake sale tomorrow, but you didn’t remember them until bedtime. Although, you are tired, you set an excellent example of doing what you say you will by staying up an hour and baking them.

Follow through. It’s easy to get distracted, but you need to be able to follow through on what you say you will do, even when it makes you look like the mean one. If you say your children can’t go outside to play because they didn’t clean their rooms, then you can’t back out of it. They can’t go outside to play. However, if you say they can have dessert after they eat their dinner, have something great for them.

By being a dependable person, people will count on you to do things for them. This is an important trait of a good leader since many people count on a leader. If people cannot count on you then you will never become a leader.

Notable Quotes on Dependable:

Definition: When others can count on you, you are a dependable per-son.

“People can depend on you when you have a reputation for being on time.”

— Natalie Rimmer

“The more I help others to succeed, the more I succeed.”

— Ray Kroc

“You make the world a better place by making yourself a better per-son.”

— Scott Sorrell

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The ability to concentrate your efforts or attention on one thing.

Dear Students and Parents,With so many distractions out there for both adults and children, learning how to focus on the task at hand is a worthwhile skill. Although many of us are required to multi-task at work

and home, it is essential that we also have the ability to give our full attention to one task.

World-class athletes spend enormous amounts of time with their trainers and specialists learning the key components of focusing on each element of each skill needed to compete. They even train on blocking out distractions, like cheering crowds, so they can focus on doing their best.

We’re not asking our students to learn that level of focus. However, being able to concentrate on what the teacher is saying, or being able to complete an assignment without constant reminders will be a life-long benefit for your.

Give your child your attention. There are many times when you can only give your children a small portion of your attention. However, when

your child has something important to tell you, and you are not driving or doing some other important task that requires your utmost attention, look your child in the eye and really listen. Repeat back what you think he or she told you and show the proper response.

Limit “I can’t” phrases. We all have things we can’t do, but focus on what you can. Follow “can’t” phrases with what you can do. “I may not be able to do a split anymore, but I have an incredible roundhouse kick!”

Lose your fear. Don’t fall into the I-can’t-do-that-because-something-bad-will-happen trap. “I can’t ask for a raise, because the boss will say no.” “I can’t take martial arts, because I’m too old.” Don’t set fearful limits, because you don’t want your kids to learn that from you.

Find solutions. When your child comes to you and makes excuses for why something wasn’t done, ask what could be done to make it happen. “I didn’t clean my room, because I didn’t have time.” “Perhaps if I only played for 30 minutes instead of an hour, I would have had 30 minutes to clean.”

Notable Quotes on Focus:

Definition: The ability to concentrate your efforts or attention on one thing.

“Focus on your potential instead of your limitations.”

Alan Loy McGinnis

“The key to success is to focus on things we desire not things we fear.”

Brian Tracy

“Focus your energies on answers — not excuses.”

William Arthur Ward

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Goals:Something you work hard to reach.

Dear Students,Here are some of the topics we will be

discussing in class regarding our word of the month for November: Goals. You are encouraged to use this information to have further discussions at home with your family about our word of the month.

The difference between a dream and a goal is you have to take action to turn a dream into a goal. We all have dreams of fitting into jeans we wore in high school or running the mile as fast as we did when we were 20 years old. Those are dreams that can be goals by taking action to reach them.

It is important to know how to break big goals into smaller goals. Many times, we never get past the dream stage, because the dream is too big to accomplish in one sitting. However, by breaking a big goal into smaller goals, we are able to reach the big goal by taking one step at a time.

Unfortunately, in reaching goals, we also hit obstacles. Some people see obstacles before they begin reaching for their goal, so they never progress past dreaming. By overcoming obstacles, you are able to appreciate the achievement even more. If becoming a black belt was easy and did not have obstacles then everyone would be a black belt.

Aim for the highest but be realistic. The average person sets mediocre goals; that’s why they are average! Goals need to be challenging to be worth your time and effort and when they are challenging they are more fulfilling when they are achieved.

Another key difference between a goal and a dream is a goal has a deadline. A dream could be to be a millionaire “someday” or become a black belt “one day”. A goal would be to earn a million dollars in 15 years or to become a black belt by the age of 12.

Don’t get discouraged if you don’t reach your goal when you first planned on reaching it. Re-examine your progress and readjust your action plan to get back on track but most importantly do not give up on your goal. Also remember that the reward for reaching a goal can be very fulfilling but the lessons learned along the way can be even more important.

Notable Quotes on Goals:

“A goal properly set is halfway reached.”

Abraham Lincoln

“The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”

Henry Ford

“Goals are dreams we convert to plans and take action to fulfill.”

Zig Ziglar

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Dear Students and Parents,

Our word for this month is gratitude. Take some time this month to reflect upon our many blessings. The opportunity for you and your children to learn martial arts is a great

blessing. The character development, self-defense skills, and physical fitness you and they receive are something that not everyone gets to experience. Take some time this month to think about and discuss with your family the many people and things in your lives for which you should be grateful.

In addition, be certain to express your gratitude both in word and in deed. William Ward once stated, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift and never giving it.” Help everyone around you learn to regularly give the gift of gratitude.

Other Ways To Express Gratitude

Create a list of people and things for which you should express gratefulness. Before you can express gratitude, you need to identify the many things in your life that should make you grateful. The list can include both people, such as parents, friends, and martial arts instructors, and things, such as toys, their

home, and special mementos. Sit down and help write your list in words. You might just be surprised at how many things for which you are grateful.

Express your gratitude for friends and family. Virginia Arcastle tells us, “When people are made to feel secure and important and appreciated, it will no longer be necessary for them to whittle down others in order to seem bigger by comparison.” When your family knows they are loved and appreciated, it will create a very positive attitude. They will feel more confident and learn the habit of expressing their gratitude towards others.

Learn to say thank you with your actions, as well as your words. Being grateful is more than just about saying thank you. It also means taking those actions that clearly demonstrate your gratitude. For example, one way students can express thanks to their martial arts instructor is by taking the time to practice at home so they look their best at a belt test our tournament. This expresses true appreciation for the time and effort their instructor gives to them during class.

Think about how it feels when someone expresses gratitude towards you. Recall the positive emotions you have when others express gratitude towards you will make you more willing to express your gratitude toward others. Remember how good it feels to be appreciated and give others that same positive feeling.

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Cicero

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy

“When people are made to feel secure and important and appreciated, it will no longer be necessary for them to whittle down others in order to seem bigger by comparison.” — Virginia Arcastle

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William A. Ward

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Notable Quotes on Gratitude:

Honesty:Telling the truth at all times. Not pretending to be someone you are not.

Dear Students,Being honest and telling the truth at all times is very important but also can be very challenging. Many times being honest can cause us to make someone

angry or sad. But by telling the truth we are doing the right thing regardless of the outcome and doing the right thing will lead to success and respect from others.

Be honest with yourself. To be honest with yourself means to admit your successes as well as your failures. We often find it difficult to admit our mistakes or shortcomings but once we accept our flaws we are able to move forward, learn from our mistakes, and grow as leaders. Be willing to look at your positives and negatives, knowing that by improving on your faults will make you more successful.

Lies are quick fixes that don’t last. We all want to fix problems quickly so that we can move on and feel good again. Often times this mindset can lead to dishonestly because a lie is quicker and easier than taking the time to fix a complicated issue. A lie is a temporary solution and the truth will eventually be revealed. Even though you avoid the problem today by lying, the truth will appear in the future and you will have to deal with it.

Lying is a quick and easy way to avoid hard work. Isn’t it easy to say you did your homework when your mom asks even through you didn’t do it? The fastest way is not always the best way to fix a problem.

There are no big lies and small lies. When you try to justify telling a lie you are being dishonest. There are only 2 choices: tell a lie and suffer the consequences, or be honest and benefit from being truthful. As much as think a “little white lie” is acceptable under certain circumstances, it is still a lie and eventually it will reflect poorly on your character. There is no area in between being honest and lying. Tell the truth always and you display the character that makes for successful leaders and black belts.

Dishonest people are not trusted. Most people have heard of the story of the boy who cries wolf. If you make it a habit to be dishonest, people will think of you as a liar and not trust you. Even if you have something very important to say, if you have lied in the past, people will be hesitant to listen to you. If you have lied in the past your reputation amongst friends, family, business associates, classmates, is tarnished. It will now take a long time with a lot of effort to rebuild your reputation. Be honest. It is not always the easiest choice, but it is, without a doubt, always the right choice.

Notable Quotes on Honesty

“Our lives improve only when we take chances—and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves. ”

Walter Anderson, editor of Parade Magazine

“A lie has speed, but the truth has endurance.”

Edgar J Mohn

“There is no twilight zone of hon-esty in business. A thing is right or it’s wrong. It’s black or white.”

John F. Dodge, automotive pioneer

“A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.”

Aesop, ancient Greek philosopher

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HumilityHelping others first while demonstrating confidence through positive actions and words without bragging or showing off.

Dear Students,Here are some of the topics we will be

discussing in class regarding our word of the month for September: Humility.

It has often been said that “Actions speak louder than words.” If you are performing good or noteworthy deeds, then there should be no need to brag or tell everyone what a great job you did. Your actions should speak for themselves. It is important to be proud of your abilities and if you have done something worth recognition, you will be recognized without having to ask for it.

It is easy to think only about yourself and forget to help others, especially with today’s busy schedules and long to-do lists. A humble person considers the needs of others first. It is important to think about how your actions and decisions affect other people before thinking about

how they affect you.

Humility does not mean to think less of yourself and your abilities to appear modest. When others acknowledge your talents, it is quite acceptable to take credit for your accomplishments. Be confident in your abilities and use this confidence and self-esteem to help others first.

If you are confident in your abilities, then you are secure in the knowledge that you can excel and accomplish your goals. Being secure and confident in your abilities you will have no need to announce them to the world since they will speak for themselves. People who show-off often resort to this tactic to hide their weaknesses because they are insecure and must compensate for what they lack. If you give 100% in everything you do, people will notice and give you the recognition you deserve.

Notable Quotes on Humility:

“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”

Confucius

“I have often wished I had time to cul-tivate modesty...but I am too busy thinking about myself.”

Dame Edith Sitwell

“Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all.”

William Temple

“It is always the secure who are hum-ble.”

Gilbert Ketith Chesterton

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Indomitable Spirit

Dear Students and Parents,

Our word for this month is Indomitable Spirit. This is a very important trait in

order to be successful in martial arts and in life. It is so important that it is one of the seven tenets of Tang Soo Do along with Integrity, Concentration, Perseverance, Humility, Self-Control, and Respect and Obedience.

Indomitable Spirit literally translates as having a spirit that cannot be defeated. Your spirit is your overall being: physical, mental, and spiritual. In order to have an indomitable spirit you must not let any of these three areas be defeated when trying to achieve a goal. Physically, you cannot let minor bumps and bruises stop you from doing something like training towards your next belt level. Not coming to class because you have a cut on your finger or have the sniffles from a cold from last week does not show indomitable spirit.

Mentally, we must never give up on a goal by keeping a strong, positive attitude towards everything we do. Keep your mind focused on what the

outcome of your goal will be and don’t let negative thoughts enter your mind. Doubting yourself or doubting what your instructor feels you are capable of will ultimately lead to allowing your spirit to be defeated.

Spiritually, we must keep our emotions under control in order to create a strong, undefeatable spirit. Allowing ourselves to become angry or sad when we fail or don’t achieve an outcome we expect will not create an indomitable spirit. We must approach each failure as an opportunity for improvement and truly believe that the reason we did not achieve our goal lies within ourselves. Look within yourself and find the area you need to make stronger in order to achieve your goal the next opportunity you have rather than blaming someone else or external factors that you have no control over.

Often times we confuse perseverance with indomitable spirit. Although these two words are certainly related, there are a few fundamental differences. Perseverance is simply never giving up on something. Indomitable spirit is what keeps you from quitting. It is the fuel that keeps the fire burning. Indomitable spirit is the driving force behind every action you take when seemingly insurmountable obstacles keep you from achieving your goals.

Notable Quotes on Indomitable Spirit:

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get back up.”

-Vince Lombardi

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

-Nelson Mandela

“Success is sweet: the sweeter if long delayed and attained through manifold struggles and defeats.”

-Amos Bronson Alcott

“People seldom see the painful and halting steps by which the most in-significant success is achieved.”

-Anne Sullivan

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Integrity:Making correct decisions. Doing the right thing even when it is difficult.

Dear Students,This month’s focus is on integrity, another very important attribute in order to be a good leader. Integrity is doing the right thing all the time. It also

means making correct decisions even in the face of difficult challenges that tempt you to take the easy road. Let’s discuss some areas of integrity a little bit further.

Remain Positive. Your actions dictate how you see the world and handle situations. If see things in a negative light then your actions are probably negative. If you see things positively then your actions are most likely positive. Negative people cut corners or lie to make life easier. These people attract others of similar character into their lives. Be positive and share your integrity with others and you will be the kind of person everyone wants to be. People will rely on you to be helpful and to be a leader.

Doing the right thing may not be “cool”. The essence of integrity is making the right decisions and remaining true to them. Integrity is measured by how much the decisions you make are unaffected by external influences and peer pressure. Often times, difficult decisions are

unpopular but don’t let that deter you from taking the correct course of action. In the short term, these decisions may actually hurt you, but persevere because doing the right thing will always be beneficial in the long run.

Demonstrate integrity. It is not enough to simply STATE that you have integrity, you must demonstrate it. Honesty and integrity must always be on display for all to see. You must prove you have integrity for others to believe in you and rely on you. Simply telling others you have integrity is not enough, people need to see it. It is difficult to do the right thing all the time but as a leader it is very important to show people you are who you say you are.

Don’t sacrifice integrity for personal gain. Everyone wants to win, it is human nature. But it is the actions and decisions you make that determine if you win with integrity. Many people are willing to do almost anything to win and history shows that in the long run these people end with disastrous results. In order to be a respected leader, you must not compromise your values in order to get to the top or move ahead in life. Taking a short cut to reach a certain level in success may seem like a good idea and you may even get away with it. However, doing the right thing will ultimately force others to respect you more for your integrity and your rewards will multiply.

Notable Quotes on Integrity

“Better keep yourself clean and bright. You are the window through which you must see the world. ”

George Bernard Shaw

“Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right, decide on what you thing is right and stick to it.”

George Eliot

“It is not what we eat, but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain, but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read, but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.”

Francis Bacon, Sr.

“Winning is nice if you don’t lose your integrity in the process.”

Arnold Horshack

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Leadership

Dear Students,Did you know that our martial arts programs help students develop into leaders? Our belt ranking system provides students opportunities to hone

their leadership skills by being good examples to students lower ranked than them. Also, our Black Belt Leadership Program further provides leadership training for students in the form of assisting in lower rank classes and helping newer students during regular classes. All of our students even get some sort of leadership training through the building of self-confidence, respect for authority, and the structure of the belt system.

Leaders aren’t born; they’re made—through a continuous process of learning and growth. Students need to understand that if you want to be a leader, then you must work at it. You don’t become the captain of a sports team during the first practice. You must work hard, go to practice/class, show everyone you are responsible, and earn the respect of your peers.

Leaders don’t always set the best examples. History is filled with countless names of incompetent leaders. Some leaders just do things right, however that is not enough to be a great leader. A great leader must do the right thing. Leaders have people that follow them and look to

them for guidance. A leader’s actions therefore directly affect his or her followers. A leader must set the example by doing the right thing all the time. For example, a leader will stand up for a friend who is being bullied regardless of how it may affect himself, because it is the right thing to do.

Leaders motivate their followers to achieve their goals and encourage them along the way. For example, perhaps you are helping your little brother or sister with his or her homework. It is important to make sure they get it done and learn the material but it is equally important to help build their confidence along the way so they realize that they can do it on their own. Leaders also maintain a positive attitude, even when the going gets tough. They display the confidence to overcome any challenge that arises which is contagious to their followers.

Great leaders also have a grand vision. They make this vision come to life and are excited about it. This vision is what drives them, motivates them, and inspires them and their followers to achieve great things in life. For many students, their vision is being a Black Belt and becoming an instructor to help lead others along the path they have followed.

Notable Quotes on Leadership

“Leadership isn’t a position, it’s a process. ”

John C. Maxwell

“Management is doing things right, leadership is doing the right things.”

Peter F. Drucker American Management Consultant

“A leader is a dealer in hope.” Naploeon Bonaparte

Emperor of France

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.”

Father Theodore M Hesburgh President Emeritus

University of Notre Dame

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ListeningHearing with intentions of understanding.

Dear Students,Here are some of the topics we will be

discussing in class regarding our word of the month for April: Listening. You are encouraged to use this information to have further discussions with your child about our word of the month.

Teaching others what you know is very helpful. They might learn something they never knew before. That is what a leader does. However, you must also be a good listener. Good listeners learn to be wise and make smart decisions. You can learn to make smart decisions by listening to older children and adults. They know a lot of information through experience that you might not be able to learn from books and can teach you many things if you just listen.

Understanding the difference between hearing and listening is very important. All too often, you hear someone speak, but don’t understand what he or she is saying; you hear only what you want to hear. Your parents may ask you to do the dishes after dinner but you “tune them

out” because you’re playing video games. You heard them, but you didn’t listen to what they said. You weren’t paying attention to your parents when they spoke to you and therefore didn’t understand what they asked. This can also happen in school if a teacher announces during class that there will be a test tomorrow. You may have heard her speak but if you didn’t listen and pay attention you may not understand and show up the next day unprepared to take the test! Always remember, in order to be a good listener, you must focus your eyes on whomever is speaking.

It’s easy to “tune out” others during an argument because you think their opinion is wrong and yours is right. Everyone has an opinion. You may not agree with those opinions, but you can learn from them by listening carefully to what others have to say. For example, in karate, the instructor may be discussing a move that you already know so you don’t listen and consequently miss out on some new information that would make your technique even better. No one has all of the right answers. If you don’t listen to people and understand their opinions fairly, then you are closing your mind. Open your mind and expand your thinking to gain greater wisdom.

Tang Soo!

Master Elmore

Notable Quotes on Listening:

“Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.”

Frank Tyger

“It is the province of knowledge to speak and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.”

Oliver Wendell Holmes

“The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”

Ralph Nichols

“Every person in this life has some-thing to teach me—and as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly lis-tening.”

John Lahr

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PatienceTaking the time to understand a situation completely before reacting. Not being hasty or in a hurry.

Dear Students,Here are some of the topics about the

leadership trait for September: patience.

Life doesn’t always happen the way we want it to. Some days it just seems that everything goes wrong. Your alarm clock doesn’t go off and you miss the bus; you forgot your homework and get reprimanded by your teacher; traffic is bad and you are late for work. When having a bad day, it is easy to be in a bad mood and react negatively. If you work on developing patience, even when life seems unfair, you will develop a positive outlook and it will help you get through the most frustrating situations. There is no need to waste time and energy being angry about a situation you can’t change, instead, think about a way to fix the bad situation.

Patience is a valuable quality of life. It is important to be patient with friends, family members, co-workers, bosses, and teachers, just to name a few. It is equally important to not lose patience with yourself. If you

constantly focus on what you’ve done wrong, then you’ll never develop the skills and strategies to resolve problems. The truth is that you can do anything if you really try, but you must be patient. Some things will take longer than others or require skills that you currently do not possess. Don’t get frustrated when things wrong or you feel like you can’t complete a task. Take a step back and think about what you can do next time to complete the task and try, try again.

Reacting with anger is never the best solution to a problem. Anger is often a gut reaction for most people and results in not thinking about what your anger will or will not do for the situation. Anger almost always makes a situation worse. React with patience, not anger. Focusing on solutions and not emotions will result in less stress and can set your mind at ease.

Being impatient means you want something and you want it right now. An impatient person is often selfish and spoiled. Impatience can lead to bad decisions. You may want a black belt so bad but can’t wait 4+ years to get it at our studio so you transfer to another studio where you get it in one year. Being impatient in this situation will have cost you the physical skills, character, and mental abilities required to be a true black belt. If there is something you truly want, be patient and you will get it and waiting for it will make it that much better.

Notable Quotes on Patience:

“We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.”

Helen Keller

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them—every day begin the task anew.”

Francis de Sales

“Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.”

Titus Maccius Plautus

“Our patience will achieve more than our force.”

Edmund Burke

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“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie, author, How to Win Friends and Influence People

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” – Vince Lombardi, legendary NFL coach, Green Bay Packers

“No mistake or failure is as bad as to stop and not try again.” – John Wanamaker, founder, Wanamaker Department Stores

“I’m hard-nosed about luck … If you’re persistent in trying and doing and working, you almost always make your own fortune.” – Jerry Della Femina, founder, Della Femina Travisano & Partners

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Dear Students and Parents,This month we will discuss the importance of perseverance with our students. Perseverance is an essential ingredient for success. It is our goal to help develop an

attitude of perseverance in each student through their martial arts training. As you know, perseverance is an attitude that will impact your lives in a variety of ways.

During our discussions this month we will be asking students to provide examples of perseverance in their own lives. Parents can help by coming up with an instance where they or someone they know had to overcome an obstacle to achieve a goal. Perhaps you know someone that has a good example of perseverance – a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or friend that you could share. This will provide a time of sharing by each student on what they learned about this important subject.

Important Topics on PerseveranceParents, don’t let your kids quit! It is often very tempting to give in to children when

they want to quit something that is difficult for them. Let’s face it, it’s a struggle to get them mentally and physically prepared for the activity, there is often whining from the child about having to go, and there are other things you might be more interested in doing. However, acquiescing to their desire to quit sends the wrong message. Help them learn the value of perseverance by having them continue trying.

Encourage those around you. Words of encouragement from a parent, teacher, or other student are some of the most impactful aspects of a student’s growth. Let them know you understand their challenges, want to help, and believe in their ability to overcome and succeed. Just knowing you care and believe in them can give someone the motivation to persevere and succeed.

Seek out examples of perseverance. Whether it is personal examples, stories of relatives and friends that persevered, or stories about historical figures, you will learn the value of perseverance through these examples. These examples will reinforce the lessons we teach in our martial arts classes.

Remember, a black belt is just a white belt that never gave up. Through perseverance you can push through tough times and become a black belt, master, or even grandmaster!

Notable Quotes on Perseverance

Respect:Respect is being thoughtful, courteous, and showing care

and regard for yourself, other people and things.

Dear Students,

One of the most important things we teach in the Martial Arts is respect. Respect is not the same as

obedience. Children may obey their parents because they are afraid of them, but children who respect their parents will listen to them because they know their parents want what is best for them.

Have you ever heard the expression, “Do onto others as you would have them do onto you?” Of course, because the best way to teach respect is to be respectful. When students experience respect, they learn what it feels like and begin to understand how important it is. Being respectful helps children and adults alike, succeed in life. People who are disrespectful to their peers, supervisors, or themselves, seldom succeed.

Here are some additional tips to help students better learn and demonstrate respect in all areas of their lives:

Show others respect. Use the same manners you would regardless of who you are around. When you show respect to other people, younger students learn how to be respectful as well. Apologize when you are wrong, be honest, follow rules, and show concern for others.

Show your family respect. Sometimes the people we are closest to are the ones we show the lease respect. Honor your family by respecting them. Don’t embarrass them in public. Parents, let your child take responsibility for their own action and choices. Give them your full attention when talking to them. Keep promises.

Self-Respect. Respecting oneself is the most important form of respect, because you can’t respect others if you don’t respect yourself. Don’t say how dumb, fat, or ugly you are, even if you are joking.

Notable Quotes on Respect

“If you want to be respected by oth-ers the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you. ”

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

“Respect a man and he will do all the more.”

John Wooden

“You get treated in life the way you teach people to treat you.”

Wayne Dyer

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ResponsibilityDoing things that other people are counting on you to do and accepting blame when making mistakes.

Dear Students,During the month of December, we are discussing the importance of responsibility. As members of a family,

sports team, work group, school group, or martial arts class, we all have different responsibilities and obligations and in order to be successful and dependable people we must fulfill these responsibilities.

You are responsible for what you do but also for what you don’t do. Kids must listen to their parents and school teachers. Parents will give out chores for kids to do and school teachers will give out homework. If you don’t do chores or homework than you may lose privileges at home or stay after school with the teacher. Similarly, adults will have tasks to do at work and if they don’t get completed you must answer to your boss or co-workers. Being responsible can be a great feeling as others trust you and rely on you more. Before you act, remind yourself you are also responsible for what you don’t do.

Everyone makes mistakes. Skilled leaders take responsibility for their actions without making excuses. It takes confidence and is often

challenging to take responsibility for your actions but it will pay off in the end. You cannot fix something or find a solution without first taking responsibility. It is easy to blame others if you are unsuccessful or make a mistake. For example, if you are not ready to test or don’t pass a pre-test it is easy to blame your parents for not practicing with you or your classmates for not being good partners or even your instructor for not practicing more with you. It is difficult to accept responsibility and be more focused in class, work harder at home, or attend more classes.

With more and greater responsibility comes more rewards and personal satisfaction. Some people don’t want to have more responsibility because it means more work. Some people feel that life would be easier without responsibilities. This is simply not true. The most successful people in the world have some of the greatest responsibilities; presidents, teachers, parents, doctors, etc. If you want to be successful, ask for more responsibility!

You always have two choices: deny responsibility and regress or accept responsibility and grow as a person. Accept responsibility and do the hard work necessary to make the right choices. Don’t blame others. Your honesty and willingness to become a better person will be your greatest reward.

Notable Quotes on Responsibility:

“It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do.” – John Baptiste Moliere

“Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.” – George Washington Carver

“Responsibilities gravitate towards the person who can shoulder them.” – Tom Stoppard

“Responsibility’s like a string we can only see the middle of. Both ends are out of sight.”– William McFee

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Risk:Taking a chance on something that could lead to success or end in failure.

Dear Students and Parents,The focus for this month will be on risk. We all take risks in life each and everyday. Getting into our cars to go to

work is risk, walking across the street is a risk, raising our hand to answer a question in class is a risk. There are literally hundreds of risks we take everyday, some are small and some are very big. The purpose of this month’s lesson is to help students identify the importance of taking risks and consequences, both positive and negative, of taking these risks.In order to grow as a leader, you must take risks. Nobody improves as a leader, martial artist, student, husband, wife, baseball player, etc. without taking risks.

Important Discussion Topics About RiskOvercoming Fears and Challenges. Taking risks is challenging and scary at the same time, but overcoming those challenges and fears usually lead to big rewards. Don’t try something new because you are afraid other kids may laugh at you. You will never accomplish anything in life if you don’t try. Sometimes you will make mistakes but those mistakes will help you learn how to do things correctly to ultimately make you more

successful.Embrace Failure. Experiencing failure is a terrible feeling, especially if it is something that you worked very hard at or lost a lot in failing. However, the feeling you have when you fail because you never tried is much worse than trying and failing. The outcome is the same whether you try and fail or don’t try at all. If you try though, there is a chance you will succeed, so why not always try? Remember when you do fail to analyze why you failed and be sure to not repeat those mistakes when you try again. The most successful people in life have experienced great failure before finding success.Taking Risks Involves Making Sacrifices. Throughout history, people have sacrificed everything, including their lives, so the world would be better. Sometimes taking risks does not involve making your life better but instead makes someone else’s life better. In order to do this we must make sacrifices by donating our time or money to others. Resisting change is human nature and we don’t want jeopardize what we already possess: career, wealth, possessions, etc. but making large sacrifices means even larger rewards.Just Do It! Don’t think about something too much or overanalyze the risk. Take your time when calculating the risk and don’t be hasty but at some point you are just going to have to jump off the cliff. There are always a million reasons why not to do something right now. You will have more success and build more confidence when you just go for it and correct mistakes as you go.

Notable Quotes on Risk

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. ”

Robert F Kennedy

“You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

Wayne Gretzky

“The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could be-come.”

Charles DuBois

“You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.”

Annie Dillard

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Self-Control:The ability to not allow our emotions and actions to reach a pre-determined level

Dear Students,Having good self-control is of the utmost importance in order to lead a successful life and to be a leader in the martial arts. This month’s lesson will go

over several different aspects of what having self-control means. Students should take a few minutes to review this lesson and determine where their level of self-control is and whether they need to make necessary adjustments.

Emotional self-control. Controlling our emotions is the most important aspect of self-control because if we don’t control our emotions it can lead to harmful physical actions. If someone accidentally hits you in the face or below the belt during sparring do you take it personally, get angry at that person, and try to “teach them a lesson”? Or do you understand that it was accidental and keep going on with the match? The first response demonstrates a lack of self-control while the latter is a good example of what to do. Through good emotional self-control we allow our minds to stay focused and are better able to handle situations correctly.

Physical self-control. When we are able to stop our bodies from doing something we know is incorrect, we have good physical self-control.

Building physical self-control is a process that takes time much like building muscles through weight training or endurance through running. It takes a lot of time and practice to be able to tell your body where to put your hand or foot or body with exact precision which is why when learning new techniques or working with a new partner we take it very slow the first several times in order to learn how our body and our partner’s body will react.. Physical self-control is critical since a lack of self-control can lead to serious injuries.

There must be an understanding of what is acceptable. In order to have good self-control, whether emotional or physical, we must have a clear definition of what is acceptable. This is especially important for children as they do not have much experience in life to determine what acceptable reactions are. As students progress in rank, acceptable levels of control change. The standard level of control for a black belt is much different than that of a white belt.

Leaders have the most self-control. Have you ever seen a truly great leader lose their cool? If someone rear ended Grandmaster Shin’s car, can you see him getting out of his car and yelling at the other person? Probably not, because GM is a great leader. People listen to and respect a great leader because they know he or she will remain in control of his or her emotions in challenging times.

Notable Quotes on Self-Control

“The cyclone derives its power from a calm center. So does a person. ”

Norman Vincent Peale

“It’s a man’s own mind, not his en-emy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”

Buddha

“Being out of control is one of the worst feelings in the world, some-times even worse than pain.”

Danzae Pace

“You must admit you have self-control before you can use it.”

Carrie Latet

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Dear Students,As an adult, you have done many things you didn’t want to, but knew you had to. You got up in the middle of the night to feed and change your children, you cleaned up messes that would make a

hazmat team cringe and you take your children to their weekly martial arts classes — even when you’d rather be doing something else. You used self-discipline to set an example for your children to follow.

As children, you need reminding and prodding sometimes to do things. However, there are some things you can do to develop self-discipline as you grow so you won’t have to be reminded to take a bath when you are twenty. Yes, it will take consistent reminding from parents, teachers, siblings, and mentors to build self-discipline as a child, but like everything else worthwhile, it will be worth the effort.

Think before you speak. If you hear someone say something bad about another person or themselves, remind them to think before they speak. Think

about how you would feel if that were said about you. That also means you have to discipline yourself and watch what you say not only to others but about yourself.

Choose wisely. Choosing wisely isn’t always fun, but is something that must be done. I know many times we would rather sit at home watching television, eating junk food but you know you will feel better and have more energy if you discipline yourself to get out and exercise.

Respect yourself. In today’s society, it is so easy to talk badly about yourself, e.g., “I’m fat.” “I’m stupid.” “I can’t do this right.” Respect yourself and say positive things even when your upset or struggling with something. “I’m having a hard time learning to do a side kick, but I’ll keep practicing until I can do it right!”

Be an example. Point out people of great character and think about why you believe in them. These people shouldn’t be celebrities or on television, but should be people you and your family know. Parents, teachers, clergy, police, doctors, firefighters, store clerks and martial arts instructors are all examples of people who should exemplify self-respect and self-discipline as part of their character.

Self-disciplined begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.

Napoleon Hill

If I want to be great, I have to win the victory over myself ... self-discipline.

Harry S. Truman

Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that’s real power.

Clint Eastwood

By constant self-discipline and self-control you can develop greatness of character.

Grenville Kleiser

Notable Quotes on

Self-Discipline:

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Trust:Believing in yourself and in others. Relying on others to do the right thing.

Dear Students,This month’s focus is on trust, another very important attribute in order to be a good leader. Trust is believing in yourself and in others. It also means

counting on others to do what is right or correct. Let’s discuss some areas of trust a little bit further.

Never say “I can’t”. It is counter-productive to say you can’t perform a task or accomplish a goal. Develop the confidence to accept any challenge and believe in your abilities to conquer any obstacle. Saying “I can’t” is a barrier you put up between yourself and your goals. Don’t doubt your abilities. Trust in yourself is the source of the new confidence needed to succeed even when others doubt you.

Trust others to help develop leadership. When you trust another person with an important job or responsibility you are complimenting them for having the skills to fulfill that responsibility. This also gives that person’s self-esteem a boost, allowing them to accomplish more than they thought they could. Isn’t that a characteristic of a good leader? To build up another person and help them become more confident and a future leader?

Trust what is in your heart. The advice to “trust in what you love” applies to many facets of life: careers, relationships, your home, and how you spend your free time. Don’t allow yourself to be stuck in a job or house or relationship you don’t love. Doing so is not a happy way to live. When you find what makes you passionate for life, trust that this passion will ultimately lead you to success and happiness. Don’t let money, convenience, or what others think blind what your heart is telling you. Trust what is in your heart.

Count on those around you. All good leaders need the help of those around them. In order for a leader to be effective, there needs to be a mutual trust between the leader and the led. History is filled with leaders that were not trusted and also leaders that did not trust those they led. Just look at all of the coup de tats that have occurred and how many leaders who have fled in fear of their people’s distrust. Every team has a captain but it’s the team’s trust in one another that makes them a championship team. Without this mutual trust, nothing can be accomplished and the team will have no purpose. The two-way trust between a leader and those he leads drives everyone to success.

Notable Quotes on Trust

“Self-trust is the first secret of suc-cess. ”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Few things help an individual more than to place responsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.”

Booker T. Washington

“Trust in what you love, continue to do it, and it will take you where you need to go.”

Natalie Goldberg

“The glue that holds all relationships together—including the relationship between the leader and led—is trust.”

Brian Tracy

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TeamworkCooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together in the interests of a common cause.

Dear Students,During the month of December, we are discussing the importance of teamwork. We are all members of various teams.

Work, family, sports, and martial arts training all require the coordinated effort of a variety of people for any of us to be successful.

This is why Dr. John Maxwell, author of The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, tells us, “Teams come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re married … if you are employed … if you volunteer your time … you are part of a team”. For most people, especially young students, the family is the most important team they have in their lives. Discuss with your family what it means to be a part of your “team.” Talk about ways your family works together to accomplish important goals.

As you learn teamwork skills, you will learn to communicate and listen to others and work well together. Like other life skills, teamwork requires practice and knowledge about why it is important and how to recognize it. Teamwork is a life skill all of us use and martial arts classes are a great place for students to start learning these skills.

It takes the work of a lot of people for a student to be able to train in the martial arts. Instructors, parents, and others play an important role in the ability to train effectively. Take a few moments to identify all the people who make it possible for you to participate in the martial arts and be sure you work with them effectively each and every day.

Motivational speaker and sales expert Zig Ziglar frequently says, “You can have everything you want in life, if you just help enough other people get what they want.” Cooperation with others leads to success on every team of which you are a member (family, school, sports, martial arts, etc.)

When working with your family or friends on a project, praise them for working together. Explain how nice it is to have help. When you work together, things get down quicker and you spend time with your favorite people.

Unfortunately when working together, tempers and personalities sometimes clash. When that happens, remember that everyone has an opinion, but sometimes we must compromise and meet in the middle, or sometimes one person has to have the final word.

Use teamwork when at home. Be sure to demonstrate to your children that difficult tasks like taking care of the house or making dinner takes several steps to get to the end result and each step is just as important than the rest.

Notable Quotes on Teamwork:

“As much as we admire solo achievement, the truth is that no lone individual has done anything of value … Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone.” – Dr. John Maxwell,

“Great people don’t equal great teams.” – Tom Peters

“The nice thing about teamwork is that you always have others on your side.” – Margaret Carty

“If everyone is moving forward to-gether, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford

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Appendix D Black Belt Reading List “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 1 The Essence” by Jae Chul Shin “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 2 The Basics” by Jae Chul Shin “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 3 The Dae Ryun” by Jae Chul Shin “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 4 The Advanced Hyung” by Jae Chul Shin “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 5 Instructor;s Manual” by Jae Chul Shin “Traditional Tang Soo Do Vol. 6 Master’s Text” by Jae Chul Shin “The Book of 5 Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi “The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate” by Gichin Funakoshi “Karate-Do My Way of Life” by Gichin Funakoshi “To-Te Jitsu” by Gichin Funakoshi “The Essence of Karate” by Gichin Funakoshi “Karate-Do Kyohan” by Gichin Funakoshi “Karate-Do Nyumon” by Gichin Funakoshi “Karate Jutsu” by Gichin Funakoshi “The Physics of Martial Arts” by Steven Elmore “Shotokan’s Secret” by Bruce Clayton “Soo Bahk Do Tang Soo Do Vol. 1” by Hwang Kee “Soo Bahk Do Tang Soo Do Vol. 2” by Hwang Kee “Complete Tang Soo Do Manual Vol. 1” by Ho Sik Pak “Complete Tang Soo Do Manual Vol. 2” by Ho Sik Pak “Authentic Tang Soo Do: The Traditional Martial Art of Korea” by Chun Sik Kim “Dueling with O-Sensei” by Ellis Amdur “Tao of Jeet Kune Do” by Bruce Lee “Fighting Science” by Martina Sprague “Zen in the Martial Arts” by Joe Hyams “20th Century Warriors” by Black Belt Magazine