Creating and Maintaining A Successful Moo Do

H.C. Hwang, President World Moo Duk

Copyright 2004 2 성공적 무도도장

THE SUCCESSFUL MOO DO DOJANG

1. The success of your individual Dojang is dependant upon how you as an instructor convey the Moo Do Values (MDK uniqueness) to your students, your family, and your local community.

As a Sa Bom or Kyo Sa certified instructor, you must be motivated to serve as a role model and edify the positive Moo Do experiences that have created your Moo Do identity.

Your identity as a Moo Duk Kwan instructor has been built from the Moo Do values. It is appropriate and proper that you emphasize and apply these values in your daily life and your curriculum of instruction.

2. What are examples of Moo Do values?

History Tradition Discipline / Respect Philosophy Techniques

3. Where are these (Moo Do values) in our training and Why are they important?

3 HISTORY

Where is history in our trainings?

¾ History of humanity, Moo Do, , Soo Bahk Do, Moo Duk Kwan, Federation, and your Dojang. ¾ Honoring the past (Respect Seniors, Elders …) ¾ History on the background of Hyungs and the other achievements (Team Hyung, Image of Pit Cha Gi …)

Why is our history important?

¾ Pride and Credibility ¾ Backbone of being / Strengthening Identity ¾ Appreciate the value of where we are in the present by honoring the past that has made it possible for us to be where we are today. ¾ Our past history shows us how our present has been formed (created). It is the foundation for us to be able to create our future in a natural way.

What are some effective programs that will enhance the value of our history?

¾ History classes integrated within teaching curriculums. ¾ Class focus on particular areas or topics (Moo Duk Kwan, Hwa Rang etc.,) ¾ Use teaching aids and special class effects (Historical photos, books etc.,) ¾ Create vivid and enjoyable experiences and mental connections to our history through on-going creative instruction and education.

4 TRADITION

Where is tradition in our training?

Traditional bowing / Beginning and ending ceremony at each classes. Protocols Shim Sa process / procedures and certifications. Dan Bon Moo Duk Kwan Do Bahk Way of things we are doing within our training.

Why is tradition important in our training?

Backbone of being / Strengthening identity Forming unique identity through: a) character development b) learning the value of particular traditions.

What are some effective programs that will enhance the value of our traditions?

Classes focus on the particular areas (Belt trim, Dan Bon, bow etc.,) Certificate awarding ceremony and beyond … Preserve the tradition and its activity (the sign of life and spirit) On-going education regarding our connection with our traditions.

5 DISCIPLINE / RESPECT

Where is discipline and respect in our training?

- In all aspects of our Moo Do training.

Why is discipline and respect important in our training?

• Character development / Strengthening identity • Benefit you and the others through discipline and respect. • Prevent conflict by being respectful to the others so you will earn respect. • Discipline is built upon respect and principles of nature for all things.

What are some effective programs that will enhance the value of discipline and respect?

- Class or activity for the particular area of discipline / respect. • Enjoy the discipline. • Discipline goes beyond personal desires. • Earning respect / Respect is both way • Treat others the way you want to be treated. • Discipline/Respect in action - Loyalty - On going education regarding our connection with discipline and respect.

6 PHILOSOPHY

Where is philosophy in our training?

- In all our trainings and actions during in/outside of Dojang,

- Moo Do Chul Hak (philosophy), Sip Sam Seh, 8 Key concepts, 10 Articles, Mission 2000, etc.,

Why is philosophy important in our training?

- Strengthening our character and identity. - Helps guide our training to meet with the principles underlying the nature of the universe.

What are some effective programs that will enhance the value of our philosophy?

- Class for the particular areas (Sip Sam She, 8 Key concepts etc.,) - Philosophy in Action – Mission 2000. - On going education regarding our connection with philosophy.

7 TECHNIQUES

Where are techniques in our training?

In all our trainings. In Huh Ri. All publication from the Moo Duk Kwan

Why is technical proficiency important in our training?

Strengthening identity Excellent tools for us to experience and finding enlightenments of all above mentioned values. Effective techniques for Self-Defense based on the human physiology.

Effective programs that will enhance the value of techniques:

Special class for Huh Ri, Jok Gi, etc., Creative sessions (adapting to the situation) On-going education regarding our connection with effective techniques.

FOR CHILDREN Communicate with parent the reasoning of the curriculum and the educational goal of your Do Jang.

HISTORY • Teaching history through coloring activities. • Meaning of History • History in Action TRADITION • Teaching the tradition through coloring activities. • Tradition in action – Moo Do bow, MDK kicks, line up etc., • Meaning of Tradition. • Tradition in Action DISCIPLINE / RESPECT • Discipline day / Respect day • Require student behavior at home to meet the value of the day and be evaluated by their parent (Create a letter of evaluation providing parent samples of behaviors to select from). • Meaning of Discipline / Respect. • Discipline in Action • Respect in Action PHILOSOPHY • Philosophy day (i.e., Yong Gi day, Chung Sin Tong Il day, etc.,) • Require student action to meet the value of the Philosophy day and evaluated by their parent (Create a letter of evaluation which providing samples of actions that parent will select from). • Meaning of Philosophy. • Philosophy in Action TECHNIQUES • Strive for excellence in techniques.

9 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S ROLE

1. Create contents of programs for seminars and other means of distribution.

2. Create effective programs to best achieve Moo Do education goals.

3. On-going study of these issues collectively and how to seize the ample opportunities available to maintain our uniqueness.

4. Active participation in teaching the established Moo Do education to members.

10 11

Present „ Important time for Moo Duk Kwan history „ Past present future

Common Goal „ Strengthen the foundation

Achieving the Common Goal „ Increase the value of doing through on-going education „ Carry the theme with Brief History creativity for next 10 and more years „ Active participation (role) of the Moo Duk Kwan Specific contents 1910 Japanese Occupation 1. Identity „ Initiated and created on the 9th November 1914 Birth of Grandmaster Moo Do philosophy „ Moo Do identity 15th August 1945 End of World War II Korean Independence „ Connection between 9th November 1945 Founding of Moo Duk Kwan (Hwa Soo Do) 5 the identity and the role

original styles formed () 2. Art and I 1950 - 1953 Korean War - Dan Bon: No.1 (Kim, Un Chang), No. 2... „ Who is the art „ Bow to the Art - honouring 1953 - 1961 Prime period of the Moo Duk Kwan the past, creating the future „ Use of Huh Ri through your practice (role) „ Do Bohk Trims (1954) „ Be where the art is „ The First Goodwill Internationals (1955) „ Connection between the art „ Dan Bon and participation „ Longevity of the art „ Publication „ Physic / Science application 3. Leadership „ Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji (1957) - Rebirth of Soo Bahk Do „ Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan is „ Korean Soo Bahk Do Association (1960.6.30) the Art of Leadership „ Leadership Jo Kyo, Kyo Sa, Sa „ Moo Duk Kwan patch Bom and Ko Dan Ja „ Yuhk Ro Hyung, Chil Song Hyung „ Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa 4. Specific Roles „ Being Moo Do practitioner „ Founding purpose of the Federation (Baek Mun Bool Yo Il „ Action philosophy (Kwan Jang Nim’s life journey) Kyun) „ YOU „ Visibility „ Teaching opportunity Moo Duk Kwan Division „ Public relations opportunity „ Sharing the A 16th May 1961 Military Coup - Birth of Tae Kwon Do (General Choi) rt „ Learn and support „ Release from jobs through active „ No passport participation

„ Military service - Tae Kwon Do 5. Application „ Soo Bahk Do certification „ Strengthen individual Do „ Cancellation of the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association (1965) Jang - Strengthen the Federation Moo Duk Kwan in the USA „ Longevity of the individual Do Jang 1950 - 1960 US Military personnel who served in Korea „ On-going Moo Do education No National organisation until 1976 „ On going activity and programs for achieving the 28th June 1976 The US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation, Common Goal formally founded and known as U.S. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk 12 Kwan Federation.