Tang Soo Do Focus

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As a fan of live music I often find myself and my wife at music venues of all sizes with crowds that vary in age, attitude and level of intoxication.  While most folks at these shows are there for a good time and to enjoy the performances, the mix of diverse personalities as well as the consumption of alcohol can make these shows a place to stay aware and try to avoid conflicts.  After all, I don't want to get thrown out by the bouncers or the police. This episode gives some guidance based on my many years of attending musical performances to allow you and your friends to enjoy the show and stay safe.

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We live in an age where we are bombarded by video clips of all subjects constantly.  Why not use Tang Soo Do related clips to improve our praxctice?  From creating your own videos, searching out clips from the internet or using school or association approved videos, this visual media can help us learn new skills as well as review things we once knew but have forgotten.

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Pressure creates diamonds, Friction creates fire, doing hard things reaps benefits that regular effort cannot duplicate.  This episode examines the value of doing things the hard way and how overcoming difficulty builds character.

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Playing music and martial arts have many similar qualities.  Timing, rhythm, breathing and listening all play a big part in doing either one well.  This episode explores how music and Tang So Do are related and can even help support each other as artistic disciplines.

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This episode examines ways to increase the power of your techniques.  Proper form, hip movement, speed and other factors can increase power even for smaller students. 

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On the surface, Optimism and positivity seem like the same thing but there are important differences.  Optimism comes from resilien e and overcoming past challenges while Positivity stems more form a mindset that may not be rooted in the reality of your current situation.  Dr. Deepika Chopra has an  interesting taka eon this and expounds in the episode of the podcast Lifekit"-Good Vibes Only?"

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5749561/good-vibes-only-the-science-behind-optimism-and-manifestation

This episode examines how Tang Soo Do makes us perfect for expressing optimism and warns how being too positive can be problematic.

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We all have reasons, excuses and rationalizations for reasons we don't train or can't perform at our peak.  In the end, people might be polite and nod sympathetically but it occurs to me- No one cares.  Harsh as this sounds we can use this idea to redouble our efforts and stop relying on our challenges to training to interrupt our progress.  "It's hot out!" - No one cares!  "I'm tired"- No one cares!   "My knees hurt"- No one cares.   I think you get the idea.  Listen for a more articulate explanation.

Tang Soo!

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Regular day to day training is different from training for a specific goal.  We are always trying to improve our overall Tang Soo Do but sometimes we must focus on a single technique or area of our practice to see the improvements we need.  This podcast gives strategies to focus on a particular aspect of our training and make greater improvements.

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Imposter Syndrome is the feeling of being a fraud or fake when it comes to our accomplishments.  This feeling can be present in our Tang Soo Do training as well. We need to have self confidence without being arrogant and manage the feelings of being an imposter.  This episode examines these feelings and more.

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The idea of being smooth in our Tang Soo Do practice is a sign of higher level training. No one ever said-" Thay would be better if you were a bit more erratic, choopy and robotic in your movements".  Smooth techniques use less energy, create more power and look better when performed.  If Tang Soo Do is ultimately about balance, then Smoothness- is an outward manifestation of our quest.