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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Dr. Tim Schroeder, a local chiropractor and Master Instructor from Tahoe City Tang Soo Do, recently returned from a four-day weekend of intense training in the ancient Korean martial art called Tang Soo Do. He trained under the supervision of Grandmaster Jae C. Shin.
The Master's Clinic is an annual event held by the World Tang Soo Do Association (boasting more than 150,000 members) at the University of Northern Alabama each spring. Being an international event, masters and master candidates from all over the world converge each year at the UNA, Florence, Alabama, USA for specialized physical, mental, and spiritual training. These high ranking Black Belts come from as far away as Alaska, Germany, Great Britain, South Africa and the Seychelles Islands, to name a few.
WTSDA is well known in martial art circles as a traditional martial art, therefore the training of the masters follows ancient principals of strict honor codes, making it much more than just kicking and punching, maintaining its focus on total personal development.
The goal of this art is to achieve harmony of mind, body and spirit with a commitment on the part of the Black Belt to walk a disciplined march to enlightenment, known as a never-ending path of constant improvement.
The days at the world clinic are packed full of sessions for the 150-plus masters and master candidates attending. Days start at 7 each morning with physical training, including sparring, working with weapons, grappling and advanced self-defense. These sessions go non-stop until 5 p.m. each day, with time out only to eat. After dinner, the rest of the evening is filled with lectures, lasting until 9 most nights.
Master Schroeder claims “the demands are heavy, but the rewards are great.” He expounds the benefit of training in this traditional way.
“You are pushed to your limit, and then when you don't think you can go further, you are asked to go the extra mile. By tearing down the physical, and pushing one's self to the limit mentally, one can achieve a deeper understanding of one's spirit,” says Master Schroeder. “The Master's Clinic renews my commitment to share the benefits of martial art training with my community. When applied in a serious fashion, Tang Soo Do training can dramatically change one's life.”
The fourth and last day at the clinic is for graduation and review.
For more information about Tahoe City Tang Soo Do, call 583-7477 or visit the studio web page at www.balancedoctor.com. Classes for children and adults meet at the Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City.
The Master's Clinic is an annual event held by the World Tang Soo Do Association (boasting more than 150,000 members) at the University of Northern Alabama each spring. Being an international event, masters and master candidates from all over the world converge each year at the UNA, Florence, Alabama, USA for specialized physical, mental, and spiritual training. These high ranking Black Belts come from as far away as Alaska, Germany, Great Britain, South Africa and the Seychelles Islands, to name a few.
WTSDA is well known in martial art circles as a traditional martial art, therefore the training of the masters follows ancient principals of strict honor codes, making it much more than just kicking and punching, maintaining its focus on total personal development.
The goal of this art is to achieve harmony of mind, body and spirit with a commitment on the part of the Black Belt to walk a disciplined march to enlightenment, known as a never-ending path of constant improvement.
The days at the world clinic are packed full of sessions for the 150-plus masters and master candidates attending. Days start at 7 each morning with physical training, including sparring, working with weapons, grappling and advanced self-defense. These sessions go non-stop until 5 p.m. each day, with time out only to eat. After dinner, the rest of the evening is filled with lectures, lasting until 9 most nights.
Master Schroeder claims “the demands are heavy, but the rewards are great.” He expounds the benefit of training in this traditional way.
“You are pushed to your limit, and then when you don't think you can go further, you are asked to go the extra mile. By tearing down the physical, and pushing one's self to the limit mentally, one can achieve a deeper understanding of one's spirit,” says Master Schroeder. “The Master's Clinic renews my commitment to share the benefits of martial art training with my community. When applied in a serious fashion, Tang Soo Do training can dramatically change one's life.”
The fourth and last day at the clinic is for graduation and review.
For more information about Tahoe City Tang Soo Do, call 583-7477 or visit the studio web page at www.balancedoctor.com. Classes for children and adults meet at the Rideout Community Center in Tahoe City.
