In San Soo, the Art of Letting Go lies in one’s ability to give up their attachment to a move, technique, thoughts, and perception—immediately.

San Soo is a balance of holding and releasing, forward movement and yielding, attacking and defending. 

A fighter cannot realize this balance—Yin/Yang—without knowing when, how, and what to Let Go of. 

How often do you find yourself holding on to your opponent’s clothing when you could be using that hand to cause pain? How many times have you been so attached to a movement that you miss the 10 others right in front of you?

The Art of Letting Go lies in your awareness of not trying to win or lose but building knowledge, presence, courage, and character.

The greatest lesson in the Art of Letting Go is in releasing your judgments of self.

Let go of the abusive thoughts that beat you up about:

• Not being perfect
• Not getting the lesson easily
• An incorrect move
• Getting hit
• Winning or losing in a confrontation

These things happen to everyone, we all have strengths and challenges, and you are not uniquely flawed.

I would like you to practice the Art of Letting Go in the studio as well as in your personal life.

If you are holding on to some past mistake, try meditating on the mantra:

• I Love You
• I’m Sorry
• Please Forgive Me
• Thank you
• I am Letting It Go