Codes & Tenets of Tang Soo Do
The 5 Codes of Tang Soo Do
1. Loyalty to Country
2. Obedience to Parents
3. Honour Friendship
4. No Retreat in Battle
5. In Fighting, Choose with Sense & Honour
The 7 Tenets of Tang Soo Do
1. Integrity
2. Concentration
3. Perseverance
4. Respect & Obedience
5. Self Control
6. Humility
7. Indomitable Spirit
The 14 Attitude Requirements of Tang Soo Do
1. Purpose of training should be enhancement of mental and physical betterment.
2. Serious approach.
3. All out effort.
4. Maintain regular and constant practice.
5. Practice basic techniques all the time.
6. Regularly spaced practice sessions.
7. Always listen and follow the direction of instructor or seniors.
8. Do not be overly ambitious.
9. Frequently inspect your own achievements.
10. Always follow a routine training schedule.
11. Repeatedly practice all techniques already learned.
12. When you learn new techniques, learn thoroughly the theory and philosophy as well.
13. When you begin to feel idle, try to overcome this.
14. Cleanliness is required after training. Keep yourself and your surroundings clean.