As we look back on the wonderful achievements of our fellow students who've achieved Cho Dan we have an opportunity to see a reflection of ourselves in their accomplishment. This reflection provides insight into our own training and goals. How do they carry themselves? What characteristics do they demonstrate that we desire for ourselves? Beyond the physical ability and mental toughness they displayed at their test they also demonstrated a clear care and concern for one another.
“The stalk that carries the most grain, bows the lowest.”
As we look back on the wonderful achievements of our fellow students who've achieved Cho Dan we have an opportunity to see a reflection of ourselves in their accomplishment. This reflection provides insight into our own training and goals. How do they carry themselves? What characteristics do they demonstrate that we desire for ourselves? Beyond the physical ability and mental toughness they displayed at their test they also demonstrated a clear care and concern for one another.
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Yong Gi This month we'll discuss one of the 8 Key Concepts of Tang Soo Do: Yong 용 Gi 기 (Brave/Energy). Yong Gi is likely the most frequently discussed concept in any martial arts school or curriculum. It is the first in the list of the 8 Key Concepts and is an expression of Shim Gung (spiritual energy); thus it's application can be challenging to demonstrate and discuss. Chil Sung Practice This month we'll discuss one of the 8 Key Concepts of Tang Soo Do: Shin 신 Chook 적 (Expand/Contract or Relax/Tense). Shin Chook is perhaps the most frequently discussed concept when we examine the efficiency of our techniques. This concept has stronger Neh Gung (internal energy) and Weh Gung (external energy) tendencies than its Shim Gung (spiritual energy) counterparts; thus it's application is a bit easier to demonstrate and discuss. Last month the underlying theme behind many of our lessons was In Neh which is Korean for endurance. Sa Bom Nim Gilliland defined endurance as "the ability for the body to keep going when tired." He further defined perseverence as "the ability for the mind to push the body when tired." Lastly, he explained that indomitable spirit is the unyeilding character or will that demonstrates enduring perserverence. It is that special quality (spirit) that makes you unique. These definitions clearly tie-in the concept of In Neh to body, mind and spirit. It is important in your martial arts training to recognize the connection and train in a way that challanges you to improve your own stamina on all 3 levels.
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