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Quality Practitioner

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What characteristics exemplify a "quality practitioner"?

Certainly technical excellence is a proud distinction of the Moo Duk Kwan and some may think of "quality" only in terms of technical performance, but there are so many other dimensions to becoming and being a Soo Bahk Do® Moo Duk Kwan® practitioner, that viewing quality through only the narrow lens of technique is like trying to see all of our art through the peephole of a door.

The Kwan Jang Nim refers to "quality of practitioners" in his Vision Objectives as being one of the two most important outcomes of the Federation's activity. He goes on the define a quality practitioner as one who embodies and exemplifies our Moo Do values in their daily lives outside the dojang.

2009 Board Chairman, Charles Smith, Sa Bim Nim recently requested a group of people to provide him with a one-word description of  how they perceived him. His question prompted thoughts about work that the NPVT is engaged in which includes quantifying some attributes of Quality Practitioners that correlate to the contextual meaning as expressed in the President's Vision Objectives and the Five Moo Do Values, thus this wiki page was born.

What are characteristics (or qualities) that you associate with a quality student practitioner, instructor, leader, Federation official?

Think about the characteristics you observe in others, that you admire, aspire to, are inspired by, that motivate, etc. and help the NPVT in their work by contributing your perspective to this list.

You can post a comment on the page by using the COMMENT button at the bottom of the page and you can also help a friend add their thoughts by emailing this page to them.

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Seven Characteristics of a Quality Soo Bahk Do^® Moo Duk Kwan^® Practitioner

1. strives to achieve the technical expectations of proficiency expressed by the Kwan Jang Nim and TAC for practitioners
   1. takes pride in achieving Gup Rank Testing expectations
   2. takes pride in achieving Dan Rank Testing expectations
   3. takes pride in achieving Ko Dan Ja Rank Testing expectations
   4. takes pride in meeting and fulfilling Instructor Certification expectations
   5. takes pride in meeting and fulfilling Studio Certification expectation
2. demonstrates and supports a high moral and ethical standard of personal conduct that is appropriate for a proper martial artist
   1. conscientiously adheres to the Federation's membership code of conduct
   2. abides by the Federations Joint Board and TAC Administrative Policies
   3. respects and abides by the Federation's Policy of non-discrimination and harassment at all times
   4. understands and abides by the terms of the Certified Instructor Letter of Understanding
   5. avoids unethical conduct at all times
   6. avoids conflicts of interest
   7. avoids creating or allowing any circumstances that could jeopardize one's credibility or integrity as a martial artist representing  Soo Bahk Do^® Moo Duk Kwan^®
3. embraces and supports the spirit of the Founder's Mission 2000 Objectives
   1. seeks understanding and takes personal actions intent upon improve human relationships
   2. has a keen understanding of the concept and precepts of Moo
   3. demonstrates embodiment of Moo in one's daily life, ergo Moo Do
4. diligently displays key attributes of a martial artist as expressed by the Founder
   1. 8 Key Concepts
   2. courageous - possesses and exhibits the Yong Gi ~ brave energy necessary to speak up and/or standup for themselves, for others and for justice even in the face of adversity.
   3. 10 Articles of Faith on Mental Training
   4. self motivated - needs no external urging to take individual action
   5. composed - demonstrates Pyongh Ahn ~ peaceful confidence and calm resoluteness, especially when confronted by adversity
   6. intent - demonstrates contemplation and thoughtfulness prior to speaking or taking action
   7. focused - demonstrates keen concentration ~ Chung Shin Tong Il before and while taking action 
   8. * please post a COMMENT to add your characteristics or qualities to this incomplete list *
5. contemplates and embraces the essence of the Five Moo Do Values
   1. strives to exemplify the proper behavior of a true martial artist at all times
   2. conscientiously adheres to the Federation's membership code of conduct
   3. respects and abides by the Federation's Policy of non-discrimination and harassment at all times
6. comprehends and appreciates the intent of the President's Vision Objectives
   1. initiates personal actions that demonstrate Vision Participation
   2. initiates Random Acts of Moo Do
   3. actively embodies and applies mission objectives and vision objectives in one's daily life interactions with others
   4. engages in active advocacy of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan
   5. seizes every opportunity to promote the public visibility of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan
7. supports the Federation's initiatives to assure the long-term preservation of the Soo Bahk Do^® Moo Duk Kwan^® martial art system
   1. appreciates the Concept of Unity, community and purpose
   2. believes in acting for the common good of the community
   3. has read and understands the Federation's 501c4 Charter & Bylaws
   4. supports the Federation's 501c4 Chartered Purposes
   5. understands, appreciates and respects the Intellectual property shared by the Hwang family
   6. engages in active advocacy of the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan martial art system