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Tang Soo Do
Reference
Song of The Sip Sam Seh
The translation for The Sip
Sam Seh is The Thirteen Influences. These are broken
down into two main groups:
O Heng or Five Elements, which are strategic in
nature and correspond to the five elements in the
natural world:
metal, wood, earth, fire, and water.
Pahl Gwe or Eight Directions, are spatial and correspond to
the eight points of the compass: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W,
NW.Together they
form a framework which we, through training, learn to manifest the
characteristics of the elemental forces of nature and
blend them with the directional forces to create a
unified whole of which we become a part.
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Never neglect any of the Sip Sam Seh.
The source of the will is in the waist.
Pay attention to the slightest change from
full to empty.
Let energy flow through the whole body
continuously.
Stillness embodies motion, motion stillness.
Seek stillness in motion.
Surprising things will happen when you meet
your opponent.
Give awareness and purpose to every
movement.
When done correctly all will appear
effortless.
At all times pay attention to the waist.
Relaxed clear awareness of abdomen, the
energy can be activated.
When the base of the spine is erect, energy
rises to the top of the head.
The body should be flexible.
Hold the head as if suspended from a string.
Keep alert and seek the meaning and purpose
of your art.
Bent and stretched, open and closed, let
nature take its course.
Beginners are guided by oral teaching.
Gradually one applies himself more and more.
Skill will take care of itself.
What is the main principle of the martial
arts?
The mind is the primary actor and the body
the secondary one.
What is the purpose and philosophy behind
the martial arts?
Rejuvenation and prolonging of life beyond
the normal span.
So an eternal spring.
Every word of this song has enormous value
and importance.
Failing to follow this song attentively, you
will sigh away your time.
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