KTMF2022 
A total of 42 countries from Africa, North and South America, Middle East, Asia and Australia are expected to participate in the 11th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Doo championships. The competitions are slated for December 9 to 20 at the Aga Khan Gymnasium with over 400 participants expected to compete in different categories. …
Before engaging in strenuous activity, the body should be carefully prepared. Warm-up (including stretching and limbering exercises) provides the necessary transition from normal to vigorous activity. Here is a simple listing of useful exercises: – squatting arm raise– forward stepping arm raise– forward and backward waist bends– right and left side bends– trunk twist (with …
Dojang : literally the place to seek the Way Dobok : literally the clothes of the Way Sahbumnim : Instructor Dan : Degree – black belt and above Geup : Grade – 8th-1st grades Joonbi Oondong : Warming up exercise Charyutn : Attention Kyungne : Bow Joonbi : Ready motion Shijak : Begin Baro : …
REQUIREMENT * The length of time allocated for the promotion is prorated at a minimum of two lessons per week. Promotion examinations will be offered regularly and the promotion test will involve evaluations of Tong-Il Moo-Do performance and understanding of the Tong-Il Moo-Do Philosophy. * Belt recognition or certification will be granted to those students …
In Tong-Il Moo-Do training, there is a three minute meditation period before and after class. Its purpose is to allow a student to establish inner harmony with the spirit of the dojang. This internal preparation requires bringing one’s heart, thought, and action into focus on the Tong-Il Moo-Do practice. This meditation period is a vital …
A. General Conduct All students must uphold and protect the honor and prestige of Tong-Il Moo-Do. Students are forbidden to use Tong-Il Moo-Do techniques to provoke or challenge innocent persons, and any such act will make the offender subject to disciplinary action. Students should use these techniques only to protect the honor or well-being …
1. Because it is based on Divine Principle, it can give trainees healthy physical training and help them to develop a healthy character. 2. It is very comprehensive and systematic in its variety of techniques and forms (unified warming up exercises, comprehensive forms of circular moves and straight moves, unified free training techniques, unified self-defense, and unified …
I pledge to be filial and loyal to my Parents. I pledge to be loyal to my country. I pledge to take care of and love my brothers and sisters. I pledge to make sincere efforts to achieve unity between mind and body. I pledge to overcome every difficulty by endurance. I pledge to be …
A. The Basic Premise of Tong Il Moo Do 1. Spiritual Aspect In ancient times martial arts (Moo-Do) had been developed by monks at Buddhist temples for their own self-defense, for their health improvement and for the cultivation of their spirit. By emphasizing the “Do” part of Moo-Do, which means “The Way,” the monks kept …
A. Sensationalism and Commercialism In recent decades, there has been increasing interest in the non-Asian world about the culture, history and philosophy of the Orient. One of the most fascinating things about Asia is precisely its martial arts tradition. However, due to its exciting appearance, it could be easily transformed into material for the entertainment …
Traditional martial arts philosophies contain certain basic concepts that influence the student’s training. These have to do with 1) the purpose of martial arts, 2) the concept of human character and 3) views concerning ethical and moral behavior. A. Purpose of Martial Arts hree basic purposes for training in the traditional martial arts are readily …
A. Spiritual Origins As awareness of the martial arts has grown, the connection between the martial arts and Oriental philosophy is becoming common knowledge. The relationship is an important one, for it allows the martial arts teacher to open up a deeper level of understanding about what are the martial arts’ ultimate concerns. Thus, books …