Grandmaster Cheezic
is founder and President of Cheezic Tang Soo Do. While stationed in the U.S. Air Force in Korea in 1959, he earned black belt #2278 in Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do from the style's founder, Hwang Kee. After returning to the United States, Grandmaster Cheezic began to share the art of Tang Soo Do with others in his Waterbury, Connecticut community. What began with one student has grown for more than 50 years into the internationally respected Cheezic Tang Soo Do Karate Federation, an organization with thousands of members worldwide. To learn more about our Grandmaster and his Tang Soo Do journey, visit his biography.
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Our Philosophy
The Cheezic Tang Soo Do Karate Federation promotes the education of men, women and children in the traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. Founded by Grandmaster Robert A. Cheezic, the Federation is the governing body for its international roster of member schools. One of the oldest, most respected martial arts organizations in the United States, Cheezic Tang Soo Do is comprised of world-class martial artists from beginner to master level, all certified by the Grandmaster himself. Our goal is to teach self-respect and respect for others through the study and practice of Tang Soo Do. The ideas of respect and tradition are pervasive in all of our activities and for all students at every level of achievement. For more information about us, including our history, school locations and more, visit "About Us". For detailed updates and information about our activities, schools, instructors and more, view our "News" section.
1st 2012 Federation Challenge Tournament Success!
Our first Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation tournament of 2012 was held on Sunday, January 22nd at the Waterbury Boys & Girls Club. This Federation Challenge event was for competition in sparring and weapons divisions. With more than 115 divisions to choose from, there was a competition opportunity for everyone. The day saw enthusiastic challenges, particularly in the Black Belt and Master's Divisions. Credit for an expertly run event goes to Master Lyne Landry, Tournament Director; Master Rita Hubbard who assists Master Landry; and Master Michael Cavallaro who is the Points and Ring Coordinator for all of our tournament events. Special thanks to the Black Belts and Masters who travelled to Waterbury from as far as Cape Cod and Rhode Island to help judge and referee. Big thanks to Grandmaster Cheezic for making this event possible.
Our next tournament event will be held on Sunday, March 18th, which will be our 2nd Federation Challenge of the year for Forms and Breaking. Federation members have much to be grateful for and so much to participate in with these and all of our annual events. Congratulations to all competitors and division winners. Tang Soo!
2012 Best of our Best Awards Banquet: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Our 2012 Best of Our Best Awards Banquet is fast approaching. 2011 Student of the Year nominees, tournament division winners, top competitors and more will be honored at this event. This year's event takes place on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, CT. Our event theme is "Celebrating the University Dojangs of Cheezic Tang Soo Do". In the spotlight will be the St. Louis University dojang, the University of Connecticut dojang, the Southern Connecticut State University dojang, and Central Connecticut State University dojang. Purchase tickets by printing the 2012 Banquet Registration Form and return to Grandmaster Cheezic asap. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Highlights from our NEWS page:
2011 Student of the Year nominations now due; St. Louis University dojang visits Connecticut; Important announcement from Grandmaster Cheezic; 2012 Federation Trip to Italy; Best of Our Best Awards Banquet and more. Visit our downloads page to see the 2012 tournament results for sparring and weapons.
