Ever look around the dojang and wonder at some of the things you see? For instance, the Korean symbols displayed above the mat. They are large and easy to see — obviously important given their prominence — but do you know their meanings?
These are the nine characteristics Black Belt leaders exemplify, and that we …
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At Elite TOMA, students are consistently reminded to strive to be a “Black Belt Leader.” They look to older students and mentors who have achieved that rank for examples of form and technique. Stripes and stars adorn their uniforms as a symbol of progress toward that goal. At each belt test, students who …
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A black belt is a strip of cloth. As Master Jo reminds students, anyone can go out and buy one on Amazon. They are readily available for use with costumes. Yet martial arts students (of all ages) undergo years of hard work to get one, and they wear it with intense pride. Why?
The reason …
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