Author Archives: Master Joe

Essay Excerpts

Here are some of the quotes from this years Black Belt Essays that were read last Friday. “When I started Tong Moo Do, I was a shy little girl who was picked on and bullied everyday. Tong Moo Do taught … Continue reading

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our new Black Belts, Daniella, Jamie, M.J., Anthony, Kelsey, Catrina, and Sam! You guys did such an amazing job and we are so proud of you. Also, a special thank you goes out to our amazing Instructors who … Continue reading

How TMD has changed my life.

It’s Black Belt Ceremony time again! This time of year is always very exciting and motivating for me, as it reiterates to me what an amazing organization I get to be a part of. All the people that test for … Continue reading

Agree? Disagree? Thougths?

The true leader serves. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and in so doing will not always be popular, may not always impress. But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern rather than a desire for personal glory, they … Continue reading

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Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action

An excellent video with a biological/ economic paradigm of effective leadership. Very congruent with what we are trying to do at Tong Moo Do in developing principle based leaders, who lead from the inside out. Very much worth 18 minutes … Continue reading

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Quote on Trustworthiness

“The highest compact we can make with our fellow is – Let there be truth between us two for evermore.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson “Whatever else may be shaken, there are some facts established beyond warring: virtue is better than vice, … Continue reading

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Silva on Respect

Anderson Silva in a recent press conference discussed the martial arts. He claimed that Chael Sonnen doesn’t understand that the martial arts is about, “Respect, respect for a country, respect towards the people and respect towards human beings.” It’s good … Continue reading

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Self Defense – Key Lock Takedown

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Quotes on Confidence

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” —Walt Disney “Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities… because it is the quality which guarantees all others.” —Winston Churchill “Your time is limited, … Continue reading

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Self Defense – Outward Wrist Flex

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