Tae Kwon Do - About Songs Martial Arts Clarksville, Tennessee

Tae Kwon Do - Song's Martial Arts - Clarksville Tennessee

Our style of Tae Kwon Do (Choong Sil Kwan)

The purpose of Choong Sil Kwan Tae Kwon Do is to develop an individual’s mental and physical well being through a highly styled and deliberate method of rigorous martial arts training. The result of this training is an empowering sense of self-worth, and the ability to control one’s physical state and personal destiny.

In our training school, the dojang, there is no age, sex, or racial barriers; everyone begins their training with a white belt. The instructor (the Master) allows each student to progress at his or her own rate in accordance to his or her ability. During this learning, the student can expect to develop strength, stamina, quickness, flexibility, coordination, and balance. But to fully master the sport, one must also develop the important mental characteristics: patience, humility, self-control, perseverance, concentration, and respect. It generally takes years of studying and practicing to reach the black belt level. As students develop skill, they are awarded a colored belt, which signifies class rank.

Student Oath

I shall observe the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do

I shall respect instructors and seniors

I shall never misuse Tae Kwon Do

I will be a champion of freedom and justice

I will build a more peaceful world

The student is guided through four stages of philosophical development, Imagination, Inspiration, Actualization, Realization.

In the initial stage of philosophical development, students must learn to use their imagination to set goals beyond their current limitations and, from this, visualize their achievements in advance. This, in turn, strengthens their belief system to the point that specific goals are possible and obtainable.

With goals firmly in mind, the students must learn to self-inspire themselves into action, as they develop a sense of self-worth. Without this, they may never strive for success as they may feel that they do not deserve the rewards that accompany achievement.

Actualization is taking the first step and entering into the process of the work and reward system. The development of a strong work ethic is the most important element in this philosophy. Even the most average of people can achieve excellence with a positive work habit.

Realization refers to the attainment of one’s goals. Upon reaching these achievements, new privileges are merited as new goals are recognized. This process perpetuates itself as the previous results offer new challenges and new responsibilities. This positive growth cycle not only improves oneself, but also the immediate world around you. This concept of “Constant and Never Ending Improvement” is the ultimate purpose of Choong Sil Kwan Tae Kwon Do.