June 2010

Peak Performance - The Right Action Continued

The Right Action can also be translated as the right conduct or the right behavior. As such, a black belt leader, champion, and or master trains him or herself to take action and to be morally upright at all times. This includes acting in a way that brings honor to oneself and to others.

 
In Tang Soo Do, the right action encompasses our Five Codes of Tang Soo Do, our 7 tenets, and our 10 Attitudinal Requirements. It also includes the Five Laws that are part of any solid teacher/student relationship. These include being loyal & honest which is always a two (2) way proposition, support even when it’s not easy, no secrets, follow-up and follow through, and constant and never ending improvement.

2010 New England Regional Blackbelt Camp & Dan Shim Sa

The 2010 Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation New England Black Belt Camp and Regional Dan Shim Sa took place over the May 21st-23rd weekend. This was the 4th annual event of its kind in the New England region. The setting was YMCA Camp Woodstock in the Northeastern hills of Connecticut, where the picturesque background set the stage for a wonderful and productive time. Some 20 test candidates brought their skills and talents to the test center on Friday evening and performed admirably for the test panel.

2010 Southeastern Regional Championships & Dan Shim Sa

 

On the weekend of April 23-25, the southeastern region of the Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation had its annual championships and spring cycle black belt test. The event was hosted by Mr. Randall Leverett of Amory, Mississippi, who was also among those testing for Sam Dan on Friday, April 23. Both the test and the tournament took place at the Hope Church in Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis Presley.