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 Here we will introduce the basic martial art Philosophy and their meanings. The study of the martial arts philosophy is very important in learning Tae Kwon Do. You must train the mind as well as the body, the two studies are interwoven into the art form.  A good student will practice his philosophy as much as he or she does their Tae Kwon Do technique

 White to Yellow Belt
Shim* Sa* Su* Ko.........Think before you act.
 Yellow to Orange Belt
 In* Ja* Mu* Jok........Nice people have no enemies.
 Orange to Green Belt
 Young* Da* Sa* Me ...…..Dragons head snakes tail (a large goal you will become discouraged, start with a small one, accomplish it, go on to next phase)
 Green to Purple Belt
 In* Kwa* Ung* Bo......…..Treat everyone as you want to be treated.
 Purple to Blue Belt
 IL* Si * Dong * In..…...Love everyone equally.
 Blue to Brown Belt
 Ko* Jin* Gam* Rae....…..Hard work brings success.
 Brown to Black tip Belt
 Ja* Sueing* Ja* Bok...….Speaking & acting badly to others comes back to you.
 Black tip to Red Belt
 Sang* Kyoung* Ha* Ae...Have respect for elders, & those who come before you. Show love and guidance to those who follow.
 Red to Red White Belt
 Su* Ho* Ji* Kyo.........…...Water, Fish have special relationship.
Red white to red Black
 You* Be* Moo* Han..........Preparing for future avoids disappointmen

Red black to 3 tip

 Ship* See* Ill* Ban......….10 cups equal 1 bowl: co-operation between everyone makes everyone stronger.
 Red 3 Tip to Probation Black Belt
 Su* Shin* Je* Ga* Guk* Si Guk Pyoung* Chun* Ha....Peace with self, brings peace to family, community, & world.
 Probation 1 tip Belt
 Ae* In* You* Gee........…..Love one another as you love yourself.
 Probation 2 tip Belt
 On* Go* Ji* Shin….....…...Traditions of the past are the basis for the future.
  Probation 3 tip Belt
  Um* Dok* Yang* Bo.........Unselfish help brings its own rewards.

SPECIAL STUDIES

(Reprinted from the American Health Magazine)

TRAIN THE MIND AS WELL AS THE BODY

Many parents are enrolling their children in martial arts classes hoping they will learn discipline and self-defense and get a healthy workout. But studies prove if you ignore the ancient philosophy and just teach body moves they will be prone to aggression.

  • At Texas A&M University, Dr. Michael Trulson divided 34 teens prone to delinquency into 3 different groups.

FOR 6 MONTHS:

  •  Group A: Spent one hour three times a week learning the ancient Korean martial art, Tae Kwon Do, along with self-defense. It emphasized setting goals in life, respect for others, honesty, humility, responsibility, and honor.
  • Group B: Spent the time learning a short cut modern version of Tae Kwon Do (no Philosophy).
  • Group C: got no training at all.

RESULTS:

  • Group C: had no changes at all.
  • Group A: who got the version emphasizing body and mind, got all the benefits: less anxiety, higher self-esteem, improved social skills, stronger values and best of all, below average levels of aggression.
  • Group B: Got worse- and their aggression shot way up.

ADVICE TO PARENTS:  if you enroll your children in martial arts class, stick to tradition. Research the school and see if they teach and put into practice the ancient martial art philosophy’s.

Training body without the mind is a path to trouble.

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11069 Spring Hill Drive
Spring Hill, Florida 34609
325-688-4141