Master Seung:
Master S.G Seung, a Korean native and 5th degree TaeKwonDo Black
Belt, is the head instructor at Black Tigers TaeKwonDo. He is aware
not only of the techniques of TaeKwonDo, but also the martial arts
philosophy that embodies courtesy, patience and respect. (more)
School Oath:
When I can't do it, I shall persevere until I can.
When I lose, I shall persevere until I win.
When I don't understand, I shall persevere until I do understand.
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TKD Essence:
TaeKwonDo is a Korean based martial art that has spread around the
world. It had its origin in the distant past and grew from different
sources. Its present form was established in the early 1950’s. There
is a strong base in both the United States and Canada. (more)
TKD Definitions:
TaeKwonDo is a martial art that teaches the student, techniques for
defense and offense without the use of weapons. TaeKwonDo teaches
the student to use his or her hands and feet in any defensive
situation. (more)
TKD Belts:
White Belt Represents purity.
The innocence of an individual about the art
itself and about the specific system that each particular Master
teaches. It represents the open-mindedness that a student must have
to learn anything new; to be able to understand the myriad of
complexities of daily life. The white belt is symbolic of an empty
cup that has nothing in it but is always ready and able to receive.
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Korean
Terminology:
AHP CHA-GI -
front kick
AHP-GUBI SOGI -
forward stance
AHP SOGI -
walking stance
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