Build Self-Esteem  
Make people feel good about themselves, build a positive healthy self concept. That delicate ego and self-image that we all have, constantly needs assurance, positive affirmations, and realistic self-appraisal in a constructive manner.

     Generate Enthusiasm
Means "the spirit within". Enthusiasm is contagious. Excellent Tang Soo Do instructors create excitement, stimulate people emotionally, establish an upbeat atmosphere and willingness to learn people like to be around such an environment.

     Develop Self-Confidence
Comes from words meaning "intense faith in ones self". Our promotion and belt system is specially designed to grow achievement orientation in people and believing in ones abilities and potential. Confidence building naturally takes place as Tang Soo Do is conducted. Simply look at a youngsters face when they break their first board, complete their first form successfully, take down a bigger opponent. Success builds success, and we make sure success and achievement take place. Our students learn leadership capabilities to help avoid peer pressure and to "Just Say No!".

     Encourage a Healthy Mind and Body  
Consistent with education, learning Tang Soo Do promotes diligent study habits, reward academic achievers with certificates of achievement from our World Tang Soo Do Association, and maximizes ones physical potential by developing coordination, endurance, and balance.

     Promote Self-Defense and Non-Violence
In our civilized society, education fosters the power of the mind, articulating yourself out of a confrontation, using your head not just your heart, being diplomatic, no one wins a war, be smart. The martial artist has practiced the art of defense and the need for controlling the situation, similar and compatible with education. As Sun Tzu proclaims, "The true object of war is peace". WE emphasize Pyung Ahn as "calmness and peacefulness" of mind and body. Lao Tzu gives us, "He who conquers himself achieves the greatest victory". The leading martial artists advocate the best defense is walking away, smiling confidently, and trying to diffuse the situation, win over the angry uncontrolled attacker to calmness, genuinely honoring friendship.