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OUR PHILOSOPHYVery simply, our goal is to teach self-respect
and respect for others through the study and practice of Tang Soo Do,
a very historic and traditional Korean discipline of the martial arts.
The ideas of respect and tradition are pervasive in all of our activities
and for all students at every level of achievement. Our training is traditional, encompassing the refinement of technique, hyung (forms) and dae ryun (sparring). We encourage the pursuit of excellence in our Art and applaud our students and instructors achievements both within our discipline and in their scholastic or personal achievements. Members of the Federation at all levels regularly take part in exhibitions and tournaments at home and abroad. Teams representing our Federation have competed throughout the United States; and internationally in Europe, Asia, the Carribean, and soon Australia.
The bedrock of the Federation has always been and continues to be its emphasis on respect for the traditions, beliefs, and practices which characterize Tang Soo Do.
WHO WE ARE
We are instructors and students from all
walks of life, at all ages (from 4 to 70+ years), boys and girls, men
and women, the specially challenged. We speak of ourselves as "family"…that
is our mindset. WHAT WE DO
On the spectrum of martial arts, Tang
Soo Do is an external, hard discipline. We teach forms (hyungs), sparring,
weapons, breaking, self-defense techniques. We expect everyone to learn
basic Korean martial arts terminology and the language of courtesy. We
take part in martial arts tournaments across the country and internationally,
hold tournaments within our own Federation, and offer a raft of activities
for our young people-…everything from summer camps to cookouts to
sleep-overs. We take part in community activities by giving exhibitions
in schools, fairs, and taking part in Special Olympics activities. |