Beaudoin Academy of Karate

1264 Meriden Road
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 754-0018

THE FIVE CODES OF TANG SO DO

- Loyalty to Country
- Obedience to Parents
- Honor Friendship
- No Retreat in Battle
- In Fighting, Choose with Sense and Honor

THE SEVEN TENETS OF TANG SOO DO

- Integrity
- Concentration
- Perseverance
- Respect and Obedience
- Self-Control
- Humility
- Indomitable Spirit

THE FOURTEEN ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS

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 to and follow the direction of instructors 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.


STUDENT CREED

1. I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.

2. I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

3. I intend to use what I learn in class constructively and defensively; to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.


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WTSDA Insignia

Six Stars:
Represents the six inhabited continents and shows that Tang Soo Do is now worldwide.
Red Circle:
Unity and brotherhood.
Globe:
Means our organization covers the world.
Bottom Belt:
Master's Belt - represents the ultimate goal of all Tang Soo Do students.
Um, Yang:
Red and blue half-circle symbol represents universal concept of opposing but complimentary forces. It is also the central symbol of the Korean flag where Tang Soo Do originated.
Flying Side Kick:
Represents the special and unique character of Tang soo Do and the whole person concept.