Meaning
of Tang Soo Do
The
word translated
"Tang" 唐
which is a Chinese character stands for Tang Dynasty of China, which reflects
the shared cultural background between China and Korea. In 1998 Grand Master
Song Ki Kim (President of World Tang Soo Do Union) changed the character
to stand for "Tang" 撞This
character means attack and defense, because of the confusion between Chinese
martial Arts and Korean Martial Arts.
Tang(Tahng):
means Attack or strike.
Soo: means
hand.
Do(Doe):
means way of life, or art.
Tang Soo
Do is depicted as an Eternal Triangle in which the Body,
Mind, and Spirit are
interrelated. The Concept of the eternal triangle is used to design classes
that will simultaneously develop all aspects of the total person.
Master J. Kim
demonstrating breaking a cement block his with hand on fire.
An
Introduction
Life is a
challenge, Tang Soo Do will help you develop a strong character. Tang Soo Do is
a meaningful way of life, offering daily and lifelong conditioning practices for
the mind, body and spirit. Tang Soo Do can be practiced by all people men, women
and children of all ages. Each student will gain different benefits from Tang
Soo Do and these benefits will make a difference in there life.
The
Physical Perspective
Tang Soo Do
is a powerful martial art consisting of defenses and attacks utilizing virtually
every part of the body. The Hand and Kick Techniques of Tang Soo Do are designed
to be directed and focused so as to maximize power upon impact. A fundamental
knowledge of anatomy enables the practitioner to apply techniques that achieve
the greatest effect under all circumstances.
By practicing extensive drills, the student develops the respiratory system,
which in turn improves both physical and mental endurance. By improving
flexibility, the student learns to better control the actions of the muscle
groups responsible for the execution of each technique.
Master J. Kim
demonstrating a sidekick
The
Philosophical Perspective
The student
gains the greatest benefits from the philosophy of our training method. A
specific ideology is a necessary and vital component in the practice of a Korean
traditional martial art Tang Soo Do.
Jung-Shin
(one's
spirit) and emotional condition is a primary
concern the Tang Soo Do student. It is the daily actions and attitude of
the individual. Performing Tang Soo Do Hyoung (forms) helps you develop a mind
that is alert, calm and ready to respond while techniques are executed.
Following the practice of Hyoung, physical action is replaced with inner
strength and calm. Tang Soo Do students develop a much greater ability to
control the spirit and flow of energy in daily life.
Mah-Oom (Mind),
is a difficult entity to describe in relation to the student's
developmental process. The openness of goodness of the mind is an important
characteristic as we seek to improve our quality of life. The enlightenment we
gain in our mind is a joy that will stay forever. We must expect nothing in
return for the giving of the mind. Our reward must be inside of us. This too is
a product of our training.
Master
James Pumarejo
Head Instructor at J. Kim Martial Arts Tucson, AZ
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