What is the difference between Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do?
Tang Soo Do is a traditional martial art stemming from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean roots. Tang Soo Do encourages the learning of mental and physical discipline by learning hand and foot techniques, joint locks and throws to defend one’s self. Tae Kwon Do formally organized by General Hong Hi Choi, was geared to be more of a sport martial art, like seen on the Olympics. Tae Kwon Do is a compilation of many Korean martial arts that was unified by the Korean government after the Japanese occupation. Tae Kwon Do is the Korean National Sport.
