Student Pledge

Martial arts training early in life can help a child develop into a mature adult. Starting a child in the martial arts helps them gain confidence, strength and learn discipline. They can improve both mental and physical capabilities and develop determination early in life. These assets are easily transferred to both the classroom and home environments. With active parental involvement, our instructors are able to teach children much more than just kicking and punching. It is important to us that the students we teach have a positive attitude both inside and outside the studios (dojangs). Children, as well as the adults, are taught that fighting is not the answer, they are instructed to defend themselves only if the situation cannot be avoided. The first response to a confrontation is to turn and leave. Confrontation should only occur when you have no other choice but to defend yourself.

Student Pledge

I pledge to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would harm my mental growth or my physical health.

I pledge to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

I pledge to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man and never be abusive or offensive.

Ha Na:	One
Dool:	Two
Set:	Three
Net:	Four
Da Sot:	Five
Yuh Sot:	Six
Il Gop:	Seven
Yo Dull:	Eight
Ah-Hope:	Nine
Yohl:	Ten
Ship Ill Bon:	Eleven
Ship E Bon:	Twelve
Ship Sam Bon:	Thirteen
Ship Sa Bon:	Fourteen
Ship O Bon:	Fifteen
Ship Yuk Bon:	Sixteen
Ship Chil Bon:	Seventeen
Ship Pahl Bon:	Eighteen
Ship Ku Bon:	Nineteen
E Ship:	twenty

Five Codes of Tang So Do

At both the beginning and end of class the class instructor or senior member calls: "Five Tang Soo Do Codes". The entire class then recites the five codes together loudly and clearly:

• Loyalty to country
• Obedience to parents
• Honor of friendship
• No retreat in battle (this does not mean always fight, but to finish what you start. Defined: A battle could be life, it could be achieving your black belt, finishing school or even cleaning your room.)
• In fighting choose with sense and honor (this means to pick your battles wisely, not to start a fight and don't fight when you do not have to.)

Commands in Starting and Closing Class

Cha Ryut: Attention
Kuk Gi Bay Ray: Bow to Flag
Ba Ro: Return
Chak Suk: Sit
Muk Nyum: Meditation
Ba Ro: Return
Cha Ryut: Attention
Sa Bom Nim Kay Kyung Ret: Bow to instructor
Sahng Ho Kan E Kyung Ret: Bow to partner (each other)
Shim Sa Kwan Nim Ge Kyung Ret: Bow to Judge or Examiner

Other Commands

Choon Bee: ready stance
Shio: rest
Shi Jak: begin
Tora: turn
Ku Ryung E Mat Cho So: by the count
Ku Ryung Up Shi: without count

Fourteen Attitude Requirements to Master Tang Soo Do

1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
2. Serious approach.
3. All out effort.
4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
7. Always listen to and follow the direction of instructors or seniors.
8. Do not be overly ambitious.
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.

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