Contents

Section I
1 Preface
2 Inreoduction
What is tang soo do?
Historical background
The Birth of the World Tang Soo Do Association
Association symbol insignia
Purpose of tang soo do
3 Philosophy
Philosophy of tang soo do
Virtues of tang soo do
Tang soo do as an art
Um yang theory in tang soo do
Korean flag (tae keuk ki)
Characteristics of tang soo do
4 Principles
Five codes
Seven tenets
Fourteen attitude requirements
5 General rules and procedures in the dojang
Rules in general
Salutation (bowing)
Routine class
Sitting posture
Do bohk code
6 Belt system and its philosophy
7 Hierarchical structure of the belt system
True meaning of black belt
Societal comparision with tang soo do hierarchical structure
Section II
1 Concepts of force (Power)
Physical aspecgts of tang soo do
Components of force
Focus
HIp twisting
Flexibility
Breathing
Ki & ki-hap
Spirit
2 Vital points
3 Meditation (preparing the mind & spirit)
4 Warm up & stretching (preparing the body)
Yuk keun kyung
Where we should warm up
5 Terminology
6 Certification and anthem
Promotion test rules
Test procedures
Formal presentation of certificates
Black belt oath
Studio certification
Instructor certification
Anthem
7 Tang soo do parables
Kyum son
The sun bae/Hu bae relatinship
The story of Im Skul Jung
Wax on/wax off
Ego
Dan ryun
8 Author
9 Bibliography