MLTSD Black Belts

What is a Black Belt Holder?

The black color of the belt represents the end of one of the stages towards true mastery, but more importantly, it is the beginning of the next stage. The color also represents calmness, dignity and sincerity. Therefore the holder is qualified as follows:

NATURE: The Black Belt is motivated primarily by the ideals of human service rather than any other reason (such as revenge, violence, fighting or riches). A Black Belt chooses this way of life under solemn oath.

ACHIEVEMENT: The Black Belt is an exemplary martial artist who has trained incessantly to achieve maturation of body and mind, and the invincible spirit of Tang Soo Do.

PROFESSIONAL: The Black Belt is a professional regradless of profession. Therefore the Black Belt must constantly strive to reach a higher level of perfection of body and mind through practice. The Black Belt must do this in such a manner as to enhance the prestige and dignity of their profession.

LOYALTY: The Black Belt is completely loyal and motivated by the pride and honor of their art to help their studio, instructor, Grandmaster and Association.

CONTRIBUTION: The Black Belt volunteers their help. They should aid in all Tang Soo Do activities and devote their knowledge to the improvements of human welfare.

JUSTICE & TRUTH: The Black Belt is a person who is capable of judging clearly, truth and untruth, justice and injustice. Even when truth has a bitter taste, a Black Belt must remain fixed on the side of truth and justice.

LEADERSHIP & RESPECT: The Black Belt is a leader in Tang Soo Do and all social functions. They should lead a righteous and respectable life according to the Five Codes of Tang Soo Do.

BROTHERHOOD: The Black Belt is a person who exhibits brotherhood and sacrifice for the members of the Black Belt Society in order to protect the prestige of the Black Belt.

HERITAGE: The Black Belt is responsible for the continuation of Tang Soo Do. They must constantly recruit new students in order to transfer our art to the next generation, consistently teaching the proper way.

APPLICATION: The Black Belt is one who is capable of applying their knowledge and skill of Tang Soo Do into their own or another's life, in a practical way, for better living.