West Coast Dragons
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What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do means "the art of the knife hand" or "the way of the Chinese hand." It contains characteristics of Chinese internal methods and Japanese striking styles. Tang Soo Do is a modern martial art and it's purpose is to develop every aspect of the 'self' in order to produce a mature person who can totally integrate his intellect, emotions, body and spirit.
Tang Soo Do, is not a sport and its primary goal is not a competitive one. However, it does lend itself well to combative situations. Being a well-balanced style, Tang Soo Do offers a wide array of kicks, hand strikes, and stances representative of hard styles as well as softer stances and more fluid motions that are indicative of the softer styles. It derives it's hardness from Soo Bahk Do and its soft flowing movements from the Northern Chinese systems. Its kicking techniques , for which Tang Soo Do is unsurpassed, are based on Soo Bahk Do. Both of which can easily be recognized in the forms that are practiced within the style.
Tang Soo Do, is not a sport and its primary goal is not a competitive one. However, it does lend itself well to combative situations. Being a well-balanced style, Tang Soo Do offers a wide array of kicks, hand strikes, and stances representative of hard styles as well as softer stances and more fluid motions that are indicative of the softer styles. It derives it's hardness from Soo Bahk Do and its soft flowing movements from the Northern Chinese systems. Its kicking techniques , for which Tang Soo Do is unsurpassed, are based on Soo Bahk Do. Both of which can easily be recognized in the forms that are practiced within the style.
World Tang Soo Do Association
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With 7 schools already located in the San Diego area, the World Tang Soo Do Association is making an enormous impact in Southern California. Tang Soo Do not only teaches physical techniques but also trains us to be better people through practice of the five virtues; humanity, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom and trust. The heavy focus on character makes our curriculum perfect for youth who want to develop leadership and high moral character. In the World Tang Soo Do Association we hold academic success in high regard; as a result we already have programs at The University of California San Diego and Mission Bay Montessori Academy.
In today's hectic society, there is no doubt that we need self-defense skills. Equally important are physical fitness and methods for the release of daily stress---No matter whether you are seeking self- defense, better health, physical fitness or discipline, our Tang Soo Do can meet your needs. Click here to learn more about the World Tang Soo Do Association. |
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