-Tang Soo Do-
Fitness Martial Arts.

Instructor Mr. William Colon from the C.S. Kim Karate School performing High Knifehand Block
from a Back Stance (Chung Gul Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee)

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Carnegie Mellon -Tang Soo Do- Martial Arts Fitness program is fitness, and to preserve the philosophy, techniques and tradition of Tang Soo Do (Moo Duk Kwan). To develop individual human performance and understanding, scientifically, physically, and spiritually ( greater personal self-esteem).

The founder of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
- Grandmaster Hwang Kee -

The program is part of the Physcial Education Department, and is directed by Donna Morosky. The instructor is Mr. William Colon, a Second Degree Black Belt from the C.S. Kim Karate School-Monroeville, Pa. Summer classes are currently meeting on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45 PM at the University Center-Activity Room" which is located on the second level across from the UC gymnasium. This program will go from May 26 thru August 14. -William Colon, wc32@ andrew. cmu.edu; -Donna Moroskydm5d@andrew.cmu.edu.

my instructor Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim

President and Founder of the International Tang Soo do Federation, Inc.
Two time Korean Tang Soo Do Champion
Instructor to US and Korean Forces at Osan Air Force Base
Korean Team Captain, Fifth Asian Karate Championships
1970 Undefeated World Champion
Member Karate Hall of Fame
Former Chairman US Tang Soo Do Federation Moo Duk Kwan
US Team Coach at 1st World TSD Championship
Cover Stories in "Official Karate Magazine", "Black Belt Magazine", and "Karate Illustrated" magazine

OBJETIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The following are some of the objectives of the Carnegie Mellon Tang Soo Do Martial Arts program

To strictly observe university and "C. S. Kim Karate" safety standards.
To provide quality instruction for the university community in a cultural martial art.
To demonstrate techniques and knowledge of martial arts in order to develop and enrich the campus community, and their families.
To teach the positive impact of martial arts training for the development of a positive personal character.
To promote academic as well as professional success in our community, and the future of the martial arts.

C.S. Kim Karate School Rules

Make a conscious effort to bow to the flag(s), your senior instructor, and senior students when entering and leaving the dojang.

Once class has begun wait for permission from the instructor to enter the dojang, and ask permission to leave.

All students are expected to be courteous and understanding. Advanced students are expected to set a good example to new students and assist such students when ever necessary.

Loud conversation, laughing in excess, chewing gum or wearing jewelery have no place in a Tang Soo Do dojang.

Your uniform should be clean at all times.

Any substitute teacher shall be treated as your regular instructor.

No students shall demonstrate or teach Tang Soo Do without the approval from your instructor.
Do not engage in any activities that might degrade the code of Tang Soo Do ethics, the reputation of the school, or Grandmaster C. S. Kim.
You must have the approval of your school before participating in any tournaments.
Do not participate in any activity held in a school or club other than your own, or an I.T.F. affiliated school.

5 Requisites of Mental Training

Oneness with Nature
Complete Awareness ofEnviornment
Experience
Conscience
Culture

11 Points of Emphasis on Mental Training

Reverence for Nature
Physical Control
Courtesy
Modesty
Appreciation
Self-sacrifice
Cultivate Courage
Chastity
Mild Outside & Strong Inside
Endurance
Literate (ability to read)

REGISTRATION

Registering for the program is done when you come to the class and prior to participating.
Insurance: It is highly recommended that you secure an insurance that covers this activity. Though saftey comes first in Tang Soo Do training, it is physical, and sometimes two forces moving at a considerable pace can clash unexpectedly. It is better to take precautions.
Trying out: Anyone who has the desire to improve their current ability can try out and must follow the guidelines of the university (eg. proper ID). You should be in good health and able to condition
Fees and Discounts: You must purchase an "aerobics card" from the desk at the main locker room to participate. There will be a total of 24 classes (averages $2/hr). If you wish to advance, the testing fee is $25, and you must be an I.T.F. member (a one time membership cost of $30). Uniforms are not required to train unless you want to advance- $40. (As you can see the initial costs can add up in the beginning, but are substantially less than outside of Carnegie Mellon.

What should you Expect from a
Martial Art Program

Shop carefully when looking for a martial art school, after all it represents a major investment in time and sometimes money. There are thousands upon thousands of martial art schools to choose from, and almost all of them train differently, but the core basics remain essentially the same, especially the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese styles whose roots come from Taoist/Buddhist influence.

The school (club or organization) should offer qualified instruction by a master or instructor whose purpose is to preserve the philosophy, and tradition of their martial arts style.

PATIENCE

A Beginning Student in martial arts should understand that it takes a long time to master one technique let alone many. Depending upon which style you are practicing a lot of time should be spent developing a strong foundation of basic movements, which are key to understanding how things work. Basics are the building blocks on which the house of martials arts is built.

QUALITY

A martial arts School is a place for learning and sharing knowledge. ALL students, instructors, masters, and grandmasters are constantly training to better themselves physically as well as mentally and spiritually.

RESPECT

A martial art school MUST teach Respect not only for one-self and each other, but for nature and the art. This comes from understanding the purpose of martial arts; to prevent conflict, and longevity. Junior belts should always treat Senior belts with respect for their time and experience in training their particular martial arts. Senior belts should always treat there students as their equal.

HUMILITY

The longer a person trains the more they come to realize that the power they gain from their training must be used only if it is the last resort. Many times confrontations errupt in the heat of the moment and the consequences are great and regretful after it`s to late. Big egos hinder growth and can even be dangerous if techniques are not used for the right purpose.

DISCIPLINE

Martial arts student train regularly trying to improve balance, speed, strength, and attitude (also known as spirit). Just as it takes time and practice for a musician to master his/her instrument, so to does it take time to master the techniques of any martial art style.

RESPONSIBILITY

Because of the nature of martial arts, awareness of how martial artists carry themselves becomes a reflection of the school they train at. True martial arts schools train students to show restraint when challenged unless confrontation is absolutely unavoidable. By unavoidable I mean that only if you are in danger of being hurt through no choice of your own, or even mortally wounded, should you use your skills. But then you should show no mercy until you are in control.

SPIRIT

Spirit can be defined as a manifestation of all the tools a martial artist has developed in action. Spirit is also a feeling of accomplishment. When an ahtelete wins a competition he feels good and reflects on all the hard training it took to achieve his/her goal.

SAFETY

Martial Arts should be practiced safely. Proper equipment should be made available, and the student should consider carrying enough proper insurance in case of an accident.

How many Styles are there?

The number is to numerous to mention, however the martial styles that come from the Asian mainland, and the islands of the Pacific can likely be broken down into two methods of training; Internal training style or External training style.

HISTORY and TRADITION of TANG SOO DO and
the INTERNATIONAL TANG SOO DO FEDERATION

Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim is the founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation.
ITF headquaters is located in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The ITF is an organgization of martial artists who believe in the preservation of traditional values and standards, foremost of which is RESPECT.
Tang Soo Do is indigenous to South Korea and is widely recognized as THE TRADTIONAL MARTIAL ART OF KOREA. The initial development of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan as a systematic method of training, must be attributed to the Grandmaster and founder, Hwang Kee.
My instructor is Grandmaster C.S. Kim.

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The founder of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan - Grandmaster Hwang Kee -