Five Rings Dojang

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Leading by example:

Leadership requires respect. Respect requires self-discipline.

You can't expect respect from others if you haven't learned to discipline yourself. That means controlling your attitude, keeping your ego in check and treating people right—even when things don't go your way.

Before you can lead others, you have to learn to lead yourself.

10/13/2026

Defense against wrist hold.

Leadership discussion resumes tomorrow! Look for updates!

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Five Rings Dojang
San Angelo
325-234-3186

10/09/2026

SAN ANGELO
Five Rings Dojang
2225 Marx Street

325-234-3186
www.fiveringsdojang.com
Evening classes Tuesday and Thursdays 6-7pm
Tang Soo Do and Krav Maga

Bring the whole family, mixed ages!

10/08/2026

If you've ever watched "The Karate Kid," you probably remember “wax on, wax off.”

Daniel thought Mr. Miyagi was just putting him to work. 'Wax the cars. Paint the fence. Sand the floor.'

But the lesson was bigger than 'chores.'

Mr. Miyagi was teaching, among many things, the elements of respect: patience, discipline, repetition, humility, attention to detail. He was teaching him that sometimes the lesson isn't obvious when you're in the middle of learning.

Yes, we teach self-defense. Yes, you learn how to kick, punch, block, move, and protect yourself.

But if that's all you get from martial arts, you're missing one of the most important parts of the lesson.

You learn to listen. You learn to accept correction. You learn to work with a partner and treat them with respect. You learn to control yourself when you're frustrated. You learn that getting better takes time, repetition, and a willingness to be a beginner.

And eventually, you realize those lessons don't stay on the mat.

That's the real value of martial arts.

The techniques teach you how to handle a physical problem.
The discipline, humility, and respect you develop through training help you handle everyday life.

"Wax on. Wax off." There's much more going on than you think. There is value in every task, more than what is seen.

Teaching Self-Esteem through Self-Defense.