September 16th, 2026Upon entering the dojang, you should show respect to your instructor, the school (training hall), your seniors, and the Federation by demonstrating proper preparation. After greeting your instructor and seniors properly, you should cease talking and demonstrate Moo Do discipline by quieting yourself both mentally and physically. Turn your thoughts towards your training …
June 27th, 2026Upon the entrance of the Sa Bom Nim or Chief Instructor, it is appropriate and proper Moo Do protocol to recognize each senior member (Sun Beh) with a bow. The bow is performed by standing at attention and bowing from the waist about 45 degrees. The senior member will bow in return. While …
March 27th, 2026Upon entering the dojang, you should stop by the entrance, face the flags, and salute by holding the right hand either open and across the chest with palm facing heart or with the right hand closed in a fist with the palm facing down. Both ways are acceptable. Salute in the direction of …
December 14th, 2025As the year draws to an end, it is a good time to reflect on all of our accomplishments and personal victories. We have had many this year and it is in no small part due to all our collective efforts: I am very grateful for everybody’s contribution and support as we continue …
September 27th, 2025
June 1st, 2025For most people involved in the Martial Arts, it becomes an active and healthy lifestyle, and a powerful personal self development program. Many of us like to train hard year round, and push ourselves to higher levels of skill, conditioning and achievement, in and out of the dojang. It’s part of being a successful …
March 12th, 2025It’s been said many times that attitude determines your altitude in life. To be the best Black Belt leader & champion you are capable of becoming, you must constantly condition your attitude and emotions to remain positive and optimistic. The effort and energy you give to this area will strengthen your performance, on and …
December 29th, 2024As the year draws to an end, it is a good time to reflect on all of our accomplishments and personal victories. We have had many this year and it is in no small part due to all our collective efforts: I am very grateful for everybody’s contribution and support as we continue …
September 12th, 2024Have you ever felt like you’re on the edge of a breakthrough, but something stops you from taking that leap? This invisible force, often called the “Terror Barrier,” keeps many of us from stepping out of our comfort zones and achieving peak performance. But here’s the thing—success strategies can help you break through …
June 13th, 2024It’s been said many times that attitude determines your altitude in life. To be the best Black Belt leader & champion you are capable of becoming, you must constantly condition your attitude and emotions to remain positive and optimistic. The effort and energy you give to this area will strengthen your performance, on and …
March 21st, 2024Have you ever lost control of your emotions and done something, said something or acted in a way you later regretted? The answer for almost everyone would be “Yes!” Anger brings out a very negative and ugly side of just about everyone. Most people agree that positive emotions and attitudes are far more productive …
December 16th, 2023As the year draws to an end, it is a good time to reflect on all of our accomplishments and personal victories. We have had many this year and it is in no small part due to all our collective efforts: I am very grateful for everybody’s contribution and support as we continue …
September 5th, 2023Whether we are talking about martial arts classes, study habits or work…you will always succeed at a higher level if you develop the habit of giving your best effort and treating others as you yourself would like to be treated. Nobody achieves greatness by being lazy or giving a half-hearted effort. Equally, nobody …
June 16th, 2023It has been said that the true “dojang” starts at the door on the way out. That is, a good student of the martial arts brings their practice into their daily life. The advanced student sets the example always. They leave their personal issues at the door and never bring them into the …
March 23rd, 2023The warrior mindset is a unique worldview that can shape how we approach our work, relationships, and daily life. This powerful mindset can be seen in warriors throughout history who have been able to tackle complex challenges and come out victorious. The warrior mindset is based on three core beliefs: a never-ending commitment …
December 11th, 2022As the year draws to an end, it is a good time to reflect on all of our accomplishments and victories especially for this year as we move beyond the pandemic. We are proud to share that Cambridge Tang Soo Do has thrived in 2022 and it is in no small part due …
September 10th, 2022Today’s world produces plenty of stress. In measured amounts and properly used, stress is a challenge that creates an opportunity for growth. If prolonged, however, it can lead to emotional upset and physical illness. Stress is a demand for adjustment placed on an individual by a situation or event. The body’s response to …
June 16th, 2022I have seen so many promising martial artists quit that I have literally lost count. These students were not lost due to injury, illness or boredom, but due to the periodic testing process in the studio. These are students who failed to promote to the next belt level, and upon the posting of …
March 29th, 2022Moo Do means the martial way. First and foremost, this means being mindful or paying close attention to our thoughts, words, and actions. It is also about being a great observer or aware of what is happening all around us. When we speak about using proper Moo Do protocol, we are talking about …
December 19th, 2021As the year draws to an end, it is a good time to reflect on all of our accomplishments and victories especially for this rollercoaster of a year. While the martial arts industry has been hit hard during this pandemic, we are proud to share that Cambridge Tang Soo Do has thrived in …
