What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do is a style of empty-hand self-defense which originated in Korea. For more information, please see the section about Tang Soo Do. • Is Tang Soo Do dangerous? I’m afraid I might get hurt in class. As with any physical activity, there is a degree of risk involved. While we do our best to be careful, accidents can and (rarely) will happen. Please speak to the instructor if you have any specific concerns. Students always have the option not to participate if they feel that something is dangerous or beyond their abilities. • How does Tang Soo Do benefit me? The point of practicing Tang Soo Do is to create better health for ourselves, both physically and mentally. Tang Soo Do training helps create confidence, self-esteem, and cultivates a strong spirit, in addition to all the physical skills that one learns. • Is Tang Soo Do better than “xyz” martial art? Every martial art has its pros and cons. In addition, every person has their own physical strengths and weaknesses, which may w
Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean Martial Art, is the art of open hand and foot self defense. Tang Soo Do was developed from traditional Korean martial arts dating back over two thousand years. Tang Soo Do is taught as an art rather than as a sport. Tang Soo Do training allows the body to gain the ultimate use of its faculties through intensive physical and mental training. It’s methods of instruction are designed to help an individual develop character, integrity, self-confidence, concentration and a respect for others. Therefore, the element of competition against an opponent is not a part of Tang Soo Do’s tradition. Students are taught mastery over their own bodies and minds and to develop their individual potential to its fullest. Even in sparring, the goal of Tang Soo Do instruction is not to vanquish an opponent. In Tang Soo Do, sparring is used as a means for students to help one another achieve a perfection of their techniques.
