About Us

You can expect to learn self-defense in an atmosphere of respect and discipline. These values assure you of a comfortable atmosphere, which is conducive to good Martial Arts training. The atmosphere is friendly, and the pace is vigorous. Tang Soo Do is introduced in a logical and traditional fashion. All students are treated with the utmost respect.

If you are a new student or have previous martial arts experience, a private instruction trial period will be offered to you. This provides you with a "break- in" period that will ease you into regular class instruction. When you do participate in regular class, you will be confident in the understanding of classroom behavior and basic techniques.

Classes run generally 1 hour and begin with warm-up exercises and stretching, followed by any combination of the following:

• Basic Techniques: Individual hand and foot techniques and combinations.
• One-step sparring: Controlled simulation attack and defense routines.
• Sparring: No Contact; we stress precision and control of fighting techniques.
• Self-Defense: Escapes from grabs and holds
• Forms: Choreographed movements simulating fighting many opponents. This also includes utilizing the Bong (long Staff)
• Breathing Techniques: Relax the body from all tension so as to maximize power delivery of techniques

As a practical martial art, Tang Soo Do places a heavy emphasis on not only understanding the principles behind the techniques, but the development of a safety-awareness mindset that is the first line of defense against becoming a victim.

As a traditional martial art, Tang Soo Do aims to develop and express the individual's true self. Our code of conduct is divided into Ten Creeds and Nine Virtues