Tang Soo Do Focus

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We live in a Three dimensional world. Placing our techniques correctly requires us to be aware of the X, Y and Z axis of our physical space.  Up and down, Left to right, and in or out placement of a kick or strike can mean the difference between a broken board or a broken hand.  This episode looks into this topic and how we can improve our placement of all of our techniques.

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Master Kristin Duethorn has been practicing Tanag Soo Do since the mid 1990s.

She is an accomplished competitor and owner of Quest Martial Arts in Thompson , CT.  She has completed internationally and has promoted many masters of her own.  Master Duethorn focuses on character development before all other things and the results have been impressive.  I am happy to present this interview with my friend Master Duetorn.

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At tournaments a very important part tof Tang Soo Do is the role of the Center Judge.  The "Center" leads the other judges, Ring coordinator and timekeeper and is responsible for the safety and welfare of the competitors.  Doing a good job as Center Judge can mean the difference between a good experience or one that leaves a bad taste in the mouth of parents, spectators and competitors.  The "Center" also owes a good performance to the tournament organizer and promoter.  This episode delves deeply into the role of Center Judging in our martial art.

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This episode concerns the use of writing and journaling to improve our practice.

Writing can be used to set goals, record achievments, assist in memorization, sharing our knowledge and giving us peace of mind.  This article was inspired in equal parts by the teachings of O-Sensei Phil Porter and an article by Emily Ronay Johnston.  See how writing it down can make your Tang Soo Do journey a more successful and satisfying one.

https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/writing-letter-books-mental-health-benefits-b2893335.html

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Self discipline is often cited as one of the main benefits and reasons that people train in martial arts. The self discipline developed through training impacts other aspects of our lives such as our professional and financial success.  This episode looks at two articles that talk about career and financial success and I draw connections to our training in Tang Soo Do.

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This episode will cover five reasons that may prevent you from getting classes in throughout the year.  When actually being in the dojang is the best way to improve, we must examine the pitfalls in our daily lives that keep us off the floor.

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The most common weapon or training tool in Tang Soo Do is the staff.

This episode explores the use and purposes of staff forms and exercises in Tang Soo Do.

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Many articles have been written about ways to delay or offset the effects of aging.  This episode highlights ten ways practicing Tang Soo Do can help defeat aging.

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Paying attention to your surroundings in any situation is an important skill to practice.  When we are out at a club, restaurant, or shopping spree we should always project confidence and be aware of our surroundings and the people around us.  In our Tang Soo Do training, Situational Awareness is important to avoid collisions with other students and even weapons that being trained used in class.  This episode examines the ways in which we can be safer and extend that safety to those around us by paying attention to our surroundings.

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Many activities from baseball to ballroom dancing have rules of etiquette that are passed on by word of mouth or in person.  Tang Soo Do has many such traditions that are good to know for beginners and important for more senior students to pass on to their juniors.  This episode details 15 specific rules of good manners that may be written down in a training manual but are better imparted by spoken word.