Martial art
Karate — Tang Soo Do
The Korean Martial Art, Tang soo do, is taught by Master Thirumoorthy at the Healing Arts Center, Chennai.
The Korean art of Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art. At the Healing Arts Center, Chennai it is taught by Master Thirumoorthy Gunasekaran — a Certified International Master Instructor and a student of Grand Master David Bell — as one of three healing arts practised at the school.
The school is in affiliation with Fremont Tang Soo Do, California, USA.
How to train
Fourteen Attitude Requirements
What is asked of every student who sets out to master Tang Soo Do.
- The purpose of training should be enhancement of mental, physical and spiritual betterment.
- Serious approach.
- All-out effort.
- Maintain regular and constant practice.
- Practise basic techniques all the time.
- Regularly spaced practice sessions.
- Always listen to and follow the direction of instructors or seniors.
- Do not be overly ambitious.
- Frequently inspect your own achievements.
- Always follow a routine training schedule.
- Repeatedly practise all the techniques already learned.
- When learning new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
- When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
- Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.
Codes & tenets
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do
- Loyalty to country.
- Obedience to parents.
- Honour friendship.
- No retreat in battle.
- In fighting, choose with sense and honour.
The Seven Tenets of Tang Soo Do
- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect & Obedience
- Self Control
- Humility
- Indomitable Spirit
Further reading
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What the colour belts actually measure, why four to five years of it matters, and thirty-three marks of the character it is meant to build.
Read: Black Belt SocietyStart training
Classes are open to beginners as well as students returning to the art.
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