“Be The Edge”

By Peyton Brauch, 3rd Dan, Golden Campus

The Moo Sul Kwan Summer Expo XXXVII in Keystone, Colorado has left students with a better knowledge of the motto of the weekend, “Be the Edge.” Students that attended the Summer Expo had many classes focused around the motto and learned what it means to be the edge in all aspects of life. This weekend of Taekwondo fun was a learning experience for everyone and included eight different classes, the Moo Sul Race, and the Saturday night banquet including food, live music, dancing, and videos put together by every campus. This experience was definitely one that won’t be forgotten.

So what does it mean to “be the edge?” Like the edge of a blade, we learned that being the edge meant to be sharp in our moves, refined in our art, and good leaders for our peers inside and outside of Taekwondo. By being the edge, one should demonstrate the tenets of Taekwondo (self-control, perseverance, courtesy, indomitable spirit, and integrity) at all times. By doing so we are refining ourselves as leaders in our daily lives. The most important thing about this motto is that anyone, of any age, is capable of doing this. If you are working on applying the tenets of Taekwondo in your life you will become a role-model for those around you, which will better your friends, family, and peers. 

The other part of being the edge is honing your skills. This means practicing not only what you are already good at, but by being diligent and practicing things that we struggle with. Being the edge also includes asking questions to ensure a better understanding of each move and finding out the best ways to practice things we struggle with. By asking questions and showing a desire to learn, you will sharpen your edge further and you will improve your abilities to do Taekwondo and you will even improve your ability to help others with their questions in class. 

When everyone strives to be the edge, everyone will improve. If you are honing your skills in class and defining each move through diligent practice, you will grow stronger and you will help give your peers inspiration. Other ways to be the edge in your campus would be to help welcome new students, show up early to your classes to assist in other classes, and even to help out around the campus. If you were not able to make the Summer Expo, still strive to be the edge and learn as much as you can from those that did attend that fun-filled weekend. We hope to see everyone at the next upcoming events and especially at the next Expo where there will be a new motto and new ways to be the edge!