Foundations of Tang Soo Do
The foundation of what is commonly known as tang soo do is primarily shotokan karate, subak, taekkyon and kung fu. A distinctive philosophical component Soo Bahk Do and some Tang Soo Do systems include guidelines and principles of Do (Tao), Laozi and Confucius.
One philosophy that Hwang included throughout his art was that no one could ever reach perfection. This was visible in his decision to use the Midnight Blue Belt over the Black Belt and to never promote nor accept the rank of 10th dan. This was also due to the fact the Koreans thought of black as the color of death, but the midnight blue sky was limitless, just like the training and knowledge that one could practice in a lifetime.
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