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THE FIVE CODES OF TANG SOO DO

- Loyalty to Country
- Obedience to Parents
- Honor Friendship
- No Retreat in Battle
- In Fighting, Choose with Sense and Honor

THE SEVEN TENETS OF TANG SOO DO

- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect and Obedience
- Self-Control
- Humility
- Indomitable Spirit

THE FOURTEEN ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
2. Serious approach
3. All out effort.
4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions
7. Always listen to and follow the direction of instructors or seniors.
8. Do not be overly ambitious.
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.

World Tang Soo Do Association Insignia

Six Stars:
Represents the six inhabited continents and shows that Tang Soo Do is now worldwide.
Red Circle:
Unity and brotherhood.
Globe:
Means our organization covers the world.
Bottom Belt:
Master's Belt - represents the ultimate goal of all Tang Soo Do students.
Um, Yang:
Red and blue half-circle symbol represents universal concept of opposing but complimentary forces. It is also the central symbol of the Korean flag where Tang Soo Do originated.
Flying Sidekick:
Represents the special and unique character of Tang soo Do and the whole person concept.
Practitioner:
Mastering the art of Tang Soo Do.
Color Combination:
Red, blue, black.  

Purpose of Tang Soo Do Traning

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.

In today's hectic society, there is no doubt that we need self-defense skills. Equally important are physical fitness and methods for the release of daily stress---No matter whether you are seeking self-defense, better health, physical fitness or discipline, our Tang Soo Do can meet your needs. However, Tang Soo Do has its own unique character which differentiates it from any other form of martial arts or martial sports. Tang Soo Do not only teaches physical techniques but also trains us to practice "DO" way of life through practice of the five virtues; "IN" -humanity, "UI"-righteousness, "YIE"-etiquette, "JI"-wisdom and "SHIN"-trust. When we reach the ultimate level of "DO", we can live in perfect harmony with the laws of nature.