TANG SOO DO:
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art which Teaches Empty Hand and Foot fighting, Fighting forms, self-defense, and weapons. Tang Soo Do also teaches people to live a healthy and harmonious life.
Tang Soo Do teaches mental and physical training which involves the application of co-ordinate agility, dynamic mobility, power, whole body endurance, flexibility and special awareness to complex body movements.
These include stances, hyungs (forms), breathing exercises, self defense, hand and foot techniques, sparring and free fighting. Tang Soo Do is suitable for both sexes from the age of three upwards and provides a firm basis for personal advancement, fitness and health. Tang Soo Do adheres to the traditional path of self control by instilling self discipline and social responsibility in its members.
Tang Soo Do teaches mental and physical training which involves the application of co-ordinate agility, dynamic mobility, power, whole body endurance, flexibility and special awareness to complex body movements.
These include stances, hyungs (forms), breathing exercises, self defense, hand and foot techniques, sparring and free fighting. Tang Soo Do is suitable for both sexes from the age of three upwards and provides a firm basis for personal advancement, fitness and health. Tang Soo Do adheres to the traditional path of self control by instilling self discipline and social responsibility in its members.
THE BENEFITS OF TANG SOO DO:
Enrich every part of your life! - On the average, millions of people invest thousands of dollars and much time into various health clubs in pursuit of better health. Achieving real "health" means not only physical conditioning, but improving psychological and spiritual attitudes. Compare for yourself the expense, time consumption, fun, excitement, and overall results of our program versus other health improvement programs.
Self Defense - Ever since human history began man has needed to learn how to defend himself; to protect himself, his family, his possessions and his honor. Even today, investing some of your time in studying a self-defense system is indispensable insurance against the hazards of modern living. Our art is the best known scientific system of self-defense. When you know a few basic self-defense techniques, you will be able to better prevent anyone from attacking, raping or robbing you or a member of your family. The human body has more than 300 vital points that are very sensitive, such as the eyes, solar plexus, groin, knee, and spine, etc. Our system of self-defense is designed to defend and attack these vital points. After learning a few basic self-defense techniques, you will begin to feel more confident about your ability to defend yourself. You do not have to be strong physically to apply our principles of self-defense.
Physical Fitness - Getting into shape is not just a luxury, but a necessity for maintaining good health. Our traditional martial art known as Tang Soo Do, gives you thousands of years of oriental wisdom and experience in ways of maintaining human health.
While you are learning our techniques for self-defense, you will also be increasing flexibility, strength and coordination. Our system includes cardiovascular aerobic exercise for the heart and lungs which will help you lose any excess weight. Don't worry about your age (we have started people in their sixties) or present physical condition, our instructors are experts in helping people of all ages to firm up and develop physically and mentally at a pace suited to each individual. No experience or background is needed; we will start you off slowly in our beginner's program and gradually get you in top shape safely.
Mental strength - Physical exercise is a proven method for the reduction of tension and stress. Our system emphasizes many different mental attributes as well as physical. Students are trained to incorporate mental concentration, self-discipline and respect for others, not only in their practice sessions, but in all aspects of their lives.
Self Defense - Ever since human history began man has needed to learn how to defend himself; to protect himself, his family, his possessions and his honor. Even today, investing some of your time in studying a self-defense system is indispensable insurance against the hazards of modern living. Our art is the best known scientific system of self-defense. When you know a few basic self-defense techniques, you will be able to better prevent anyone from attacking, raping or robbing you or a member of your family. The human body has more than 300 vital points that are very sensitive, such as the eyes, solar plexus, groin, knee, and spine, etc. Our system of self-defense is designed to defend and attack these vital points. After learning a few basic self-defense techniques, you will begin to feel more confident about your ability to defend yourself. You do not have to be strong physically to apply our principles of self-defense.
Physical Fitness - Getting into shape is not just a luxury, but a necessity for maintaining good health. Our traditional martial art known as Tang Soo Do, gives you thousands of years of oriental wisdom and experience in ways of maintaining human health.
While you are learning our techniques for self-defense, you will also be increasing flexibility, strength and coordination. Our system includes cardiovascular aerobic exercise for the heart and lungs which will help you lose any excess weight. Don't worry about your age (we have started people in their sixties) or present physical condition, our instructors are experts in helping people of all ages to firm up and develop physically and mentally at a pace suited to each individual. No experience or background is needed; we will start you off slowly in our beginner's program and gradually get you in top shape safely.
Mental strength - Physical exercise is a proven method for the reduction of tension and stress. Our system emphasizes many different mental attributes as well as physical. Students are trained to incorporate mental concentration, self-discipline and respect for others, not only in their practice sessions, but in all aspects of their lives.
WHAT OUR STUDIO CAN DO FOR YOUR CHILD:
Self-discipline - Self-defense - Self-improvement
One of the best gifts that you can provide to your children is the opportunity to possess the powers of a successful life. What are these powers? Patience, concentration, humility, self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence, and a strong healthy body with good coordination. Our Tang Soo Do is unique in athletics, not just being a "self-defense" form, but because it is a total learning and improvement style activity. Children learning Tang Soo Do begin by practicing the basic skills which are the foundation of the sport. These skills improve and build coordination and balance. The children are always active in their sport as they progress, instead of just "warming the bench."
Is your child picked on by others?
School studies getting worse?
Fresh attitude?
Lack of self-confidence?
Negative attitude?
If you have any of these problems with your children, now is the time to send your child to one of our studios. No other institution can give your child a better program for personal development, growth and achievement. We are professionals in this field. After a few months of training, each child will show dramatic changes, such as lower levels of anxiety, an increased sense of responsibility and self-esteem. Most of all, they will begin to show improvement in school studies! Their training at our studio could be the priceless gift of starting your children off properly on their long road to a happy, successful life. Our system encourages children as young as 5 years old to start; the younger, the better.
One of the best gifts that you can provide to your children is the opportunity to possess the powers of a successful life. What are these powers? Patience, concentration, humility, self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence, and a strong healthy body with good coordination. Our Tang Soo Do is unique in athletics, not just being a "self-defense" form, but because it is a total learning and improvement style activity. Children learning Tang Soo Do begin by practicing the basic skills which are the foundation of the sport. These skills improve and build coordination and balance. The children are always active in their sport as they progress, instead of just "warming the bench."
Is your child picked on by others?
School studies getting worse?
Fresh attitude?
Lack of self-confidence?
Negative attitude?
If you have any of these problems with your children, now is the time to send your child to one of our studios. No other institution can give your child a better program for personal development, growth and achievement. We are professionals in this field. After a few months of training, each child will show dramatic changes, such as lower levels of anxiety, an increased sense of responsibility and self-esteem. Most of all, they will begin to show improvement in school studies! Their training at our studio could be the priceless gift of starting your children off properly on their long road to a happy, successful life. Our system encourages children as young as 5 years old to start; the younger, the better.
WHY TANG SOO DO IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR WOMEN:
Self-Defense - Synthesis of Tang Soo Do techniques are taught in a manner specially geared to the needs of women's self-defense and can last a lifetime. The distinctive nature of this style is neither too soft, nor too strenuous for women, and the variety of defense techniques is not equaled in any other form of martial arts.
Weight control - The various combinations of vigorous techniques condition and reduce inner and outer thighs, buttocks, and stomach area. While practicing self-defense techniques, these area's muscle groups are worked so that fat is regenerated into firm muscles.
Build beautiful posture - Repetition of these techniques will rebuild your body giving you better balance, more agile and graceful movements, a healthier appearance, and a better complexion.
Happier life by balancing your mind & body - Our training unifies development of mental concentration and emotional control. With special exercises, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and imagery, students can control emotional attachments and enable themselves to think positively and open their minds to others. Exercise can also help the body correct physiological illnesses such as mental health, certain cases of depression and hypertension, arthritis and diabetes.
Weight control - The various combinations of vigorous techniques condition and reduce inner and outer thighs, buttocks, and stomach area. While practicing self-defense techniques, these area's muscle groups are worked so that fat is regenerated into firm muscles.
Build beautiful posture - Repetition of these techniques will rebuild your body giving you better balance, more agile and graceful movements, a healthier appearance, and a better complexion.
Happier life by balancing your mind & body - Our training unifies development of mental concentration and emotional control. With special exercises, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and imagery, students can control emotional attachments and enable themselves to think positively and open their minds to others. Exercise can also help the body correct physiological illnesses such as mental health, certain cases of depression and hypertension, arthritis and diabetes.
TEN ARTICLES OF FAITH:
- Be Loyal to your country: Sacrifice yourself for your duty to your country and your people. This is based on the spirit of the Tang Soo Do.
- Be obedient to one's parents and elders: Children should be dutiful to their parents and parents should be charitable to their children.
- Be loving to one's husband or wife: From the mother's body develops man's happiness, as harmony and affection from love between the sexes.
- Be cooperative with your brothers: Hold together with cooperation and concord.
- Be respectful to elders: Protect the rights of the weak with courtesy and modesty.
- Be faithful to your teacher: Learn the truth through practice of duty, loyalty, and affection.
- Be faithful to friends: Honor friendship and be peaceful and happy with harmony and faith towards all mankind.
- Face combat only in justice and with honor: Be able to distinguish between good and bad with fairness and rightfulness.
- Never retreat in battle: Sacrifice for justice with capability and bravery.
- Always finish what you start: Move to action with sureness and with hope.
KEY CONCEPTS:
1. Courage enables you to initiate positive actions in your life which can help you enjoy a brighter future.
2. Concentration allows you to focus your thoughts so you can be confident in your intentions and have to take action.
3. Endurance/Patience encourages you to endure hardships, setbacks or delays which might happen in your life and by doing so you will strengthen your character and build your discipline which are key factors in developing internal aspects.
4. Honesty in your physical training will guide you to a higher level of honor, integrity and concentration. When practiced diligently, it will block out distracting influences and help you to create an accurate mental image of the action you wish to take while encouraging you to strive for perfection in it's performance.
5. Humility is a key factor in developing soft outside in your physical presentation. Your successful application of this concept creates harmony with others by welcoming them to share their energy with you.
6. Control of power is the wisdom and ability to take action appropriate for the situation.
7. Tension and relaxation
8. Speed control is the skill of knowing when an action requires haste or patience and the ability to act appropriately.
2. Concentration allows you to focus your thoughts so you can be confident in your intentions and have to take action.
3. Endurance/Patience encourages you to endure hardships, setbacks or delays which might happen in your life and by doing so you will strengthen your character and build your discipline which are key factors in developing internal aspects.
4. Honesty in your physical training will guide you to a higher level of honor, integrity and concentration. When practiced diligently, it will block out distracting influences and help you to create an accurate mental image of the action you wish to take while encouraging you to strive for perfection in it's performance.
5. Humility is a key factor in developing soft outside in your physical presentation. Your successful application of this concept creates harmony with others by welcoming them to share their energy with you.
6. Control of power is the wisdom and ability to take action appropriate for the situation.
7. Tension and relaxation
8. Speed control is the skill of knowing when an action requires haste or patience and the ability to act appropriately.
