Song Moo Kwan Traditions

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Ever youthful house of martial arts training

Song Moo Kwan is the oldest and most famous Taekwondo and martial arts school in Korea.

See the meaning of each word in its name below:

Song: has three meanings. The first is evergreen tree, symbolizing youth and everlasting health. The second pays homage to our founder Byung Jick Ro's hometown of Kaesong in Korea, which was called Song Do during the Koryo Dynasty. Lastly, our founder studied under Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. Shoto means wavering pines, and Shotokan means house of wavering pines.

Moo: martial. Song Moo Kwan training embodies three aspects: Moo Ye (martial art, emphasizing the artistic aspect), Moo Sool (martial techniques), and Moo Do (martial way, a path of development with the goal of developing the mind and body into harmony).

Kwan: school or house, a place to study and develop the mind and body.

I pledge to uphold the principles of Song Moo Kwan and discipline my mind and body

I pledge to execute the Truth of Song Moo Kwan and respect all ethics

I pledge to adhere to all rules and regulations and unite through cooperation

Everything begins and ends with Courtesy and Respect

Your pursuit of the Way must be with humility, and indifference to pain or pleasure

Realizing the Truth of Song Moo Kwan is a lifelong pursuit

Your Indomitable Spirit should reflect the power of a million men

Unite the wisdom of the Scholar with the strength of a Warrior, integrating your mind and body into one

All students of Cap's Martial Arts are expected to follow all Rules and Regulations.

1) Bow to the flags and instructor when entering or leaving the Dojang

2) Do not enter class late or leave early without the instructor's permission

3) Loud conversation, laughing, chewing gum, wearing watches or jewelry have no place in training

4) Wear a clean uniform and trim your nails. Clean hands and feet are important

5) Do not engage in any activity that might violate the code of ethics or degrade the reputation of the center

6) Assume the position of attention when speaking to an instructor. Also, use words of consideration such as: "yes, sir", "no, sir" etc.

7) Be courteous and respectful to your fellow students. Do not teach other students unless asked to do so by your instructor

8) Do not teach martial arts, hold a demonstration, or enter a tournament competition without your instructor's approval

9) Any substitute instructor shall be treated as the Master Instructor

Jung Sin Il Do Ha Sa Bul Song

When your mind and body are together, anything is possible

Courtesy

Integrity

Perseverance

Self-Control

Indomitable Spirit