When hit with a Negative, Counter with a Positive!

March 29th, 2010 Training in the Martial Arts conditions and prepares us to defend ourselves against dangerous people and threatening situations, which is great because it better prepares you for how you would respond during an actual assault or attack. However, one of the greatest dangers we alldeal with everyday isn’t so much a physical …

Positive Mental Attitude vs. Negative Mental Attitude

February 23rd, 2010 It’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, …

Habit of Starting Fast!

January 21st, 2010 Champions in life come out of the gate fast and furious. Ever watch the Kentucky Derby? The highest priced thoroughbreds in the world, come out charging as soon as those gates are opened. If they hesitate, they lose. How about Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, Michael Phelps? He comes out fast and furious …

Latest Promotions 12/15/09

December 14th, 2009 Cambridge Tang Soo Do would like to congratulate 9 students for successfully completing the winter testing cycle. The new ranks are:    Adults Kurt Grelak 2nd Dan Bob Thomas 2nd Dan Anthony Messina 2nd Gup Kevin Palmer 4th Gup Leonard James 6th Gup Navilla Bagga 6th Gup Ebe Janchivdorj 8th Gup Julien …

Shoerack Theory

November 29th, 2009 It has long been a custom in the Martial Arts, that upon entering the dojang, students remove their shoes and place them in the shoe rack. Part of this custom is for hygiene and cleanliness. A clean dojang and well kept dojang is certainly better than a dirty one. Even better is …

2009 New England Regional Championships

October 9th, 2009 On October 10, 2009, the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation held its 4th Regional Championships in Southbury, Connecticut. 15 students from Cambridge Tang Soo Do entered the competition. Congratulations to our latest champions: Kristan Meetze 1st in Weapons, 1st in Forms, 1st in Sparring & 1st in Breaking Noelle Drewicz 3rd in …

Anger is Your Enemy!

August 4th, 2009 Have 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 …

Latest Promotions 06/22/09

June 21st, 2009 Congratulations go out to the following students for successfully completing the summer 2009 testing cycle. The new promotions are:    Adults Richard Heppner 1st Dan Mike Vemula 4th Gup Eric Tollefson 4th Gup Leonard James 8th Gup Trevor Boylston 8th Gup Navilla Bagga 8th Gup Anas Chalah 8th Gup Ebe Janchivdorj 9th …

The Path to Mastery? The Right Thought

May 28th, 2009 The Path to Mastery starts with The Right Understanding. The next step on the Path to Mastery is having The Right Thoughts. The right thoughts helps improve your overall view and your overall attitude. It keeps you moving in the right direction. It also helps to clarify things. Using the right thought …

Masters Seek The Right Understanding First!

April 21st, 2009 The goal of every martial artist should be to become one with nature. The goal is to tune into the natural world. The natural world is governed by the Universal Laws. The Right Understanding includes the Universal Laws. The Laws of Attraction, Belief, Control, Contrast, Correspondence, Cause and Effect, Expectation, and Sympathetic …

Latest Promotions 03/14/09

March 13th, 2009 Cambridge Tang Soo Do would like to thank Master Molitano for attending our Winter 2009 Gup testing. The students who have successfully completed the test are: Mike Vemula 5th Gup Eric Tollefson 5th Gup Jim Kim 6th Gup Leonard James 9th Gup Trevor Boylston 9th Gup Navilla Bagga 9th Gup Anas Chalah …

2009 New England Tang Soo Do Championships

February 27th, 2009 We would like to congratulate the following students for becoming our latest champions during the New England Tang Soo Do Championships which took place on Saturday February 28, 2009 in Old Saybrook, CT: Richard Heppner 3rd place in Weapons, 1st place in Forms, 3rd place in Breaking Eric Tollefson 1st place in …

Black Belt Leaders and Champions have Courage!

February 9th, 2009 Black Belt Champions have the courage to face their Fears, Uncertainties & Doubts. To be a Black Belt Leader & Champion, fear is merely another obstacle to overcome on the way to your goal. Dealing with fears, uncertainties and doubts is to be expected when you are striving to achieve big goals …

Habits of Excellence!

January 4th, 2009 Why not make excellence your habit? Imagine leading a life that is truly filled with excellence. It’s been said mediocrity is the enemy of excellence. Simply meaning either one can become powerful habitual pattern of your life. The moment you begin to accept mediocrity in yourself or others you influence, that will …

Latest Promotions

December 12th, 2008 Cambridge Tang Soo Do would like to congratulate 9 students for successfully completing the winter testing cycle. The new ranks are: Angelika Fretzen 1st Dan Daniel Maibor Cho Dan Bo Anthony Messina 4th Gup Kevin Palmer 5th Gup Mike Vemula 6th Gup Eric Tollefson 6th Gup James Kim 7th Gup Jeff Haggar …

Black Belt Success Habits

November 4th, 2008 Our belief is that martial arts helps people develop better habits for life. The positive habits students develop in the dojang always has a direct influence on life outside the dojang. Today’s message focuses on five simple habits that can help any student achieve greatness in their Martial Arts training: Attendance/Commitment: Consistent …

2008 APTSDF New England Regional Championships

October 10th, 2008 14 students from Cambridge Tang Soo Do attended the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation’s New England Regional Championships which was held on Saturday October 11, 2008 in Meriden, CT. Our latest champions are: Mr. Duva 1st place in Forms Dr. Meetze 2nd place in Weapons, 2nd place in Forms, 3rd place in …

School News

September 14th, 2008 8 students were selected to take part in Cambridge Tang Soo Do’s Fall 2008 testing cycle. Congratulations goes out to the following students: Daniel Maibor 1st Gup Jason Green 4th Gup Anthony Messina 5th Gup Kevin Palmer 6th Gup Isabel Kunkle 7th Gup Mike Vemula 7th Gup James Kim 8 th Gup …

Maximize your Potential!

September 5th, 2008 Many studies on human potential have stated that most of us are performing at only a fraction of our true potential. If this is accurate, it means that we all have tremendous opportunity to tap into our potential and enjoy even greater levels of success and achievement. Champions are always seeking to …