Included here are principles and points of emphasis that all students are encouraged to understand and use to guide their development as a martial artist. Master Marsh also believes that the qualities that make a good martial artist are one and the same with those that make for a confident, happy and successful life.

Principles of Moo Duk Kwan
Responsibility
Sincerity
Justice

Ten Creeds of Moo Duk Kwan
Be loyal to your country
Be obedient to your parents
Be lovable between husband and wife
Be cooperative between brothers
Be respectful to your elders
Be faithful between teacher and students
Be faithful between friends
Be just in killing
Never retreat in battle
Accompany your decisions with action and always finish what you start

Five Requisites on Mental Training
Oneness with nature
Complete awareness of environment
Experience
Conscience
Culture

Purpose of Tang Soo Do Training
SELF-DEFENSE, we protect our lives and those of loved ones from injustice and danger.

HEALTH, we promote our physical and spiritual health and enjoy strong bodies and sound minds through the rigors of training.

BETTER PERSON, we strive to be of better character through endurance and hard work.

Tenets of Tang Soo Do
Integrity
Concentration
Perseverance
Respect and Obedience
Humility
Indomitable Spirit