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Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is both a 'hard' and a 'soft' style of martial art, with the hard external influence coming from the Soo Bahk and the soft internal from the Northern Chinese systems. Both of which can easily be recognised in the Hyungs (forms) that are practised within the style.
The purpose of Tang Soo Do training is not for fighting, but to perfect techniques which will enhance your total self. If the occasion arises when you must defend yourself, of equal importance is the development of the proper spirit to supplement the physical skills which are attained.
Tang Soo Do is a classical 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.
The purpose of Tang Soo Do training is not for fighting, but to perfect techniques which will enhance your total self. If the occasion arises when you must defend yourself, of equal importance is the development of the proper spirit to supplement the physical skills which are attained.
Tang Soo Do is a classical 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.
Basic techniques
Hyungs (forms)
Self-defence
Sparring
Competitions
All students are taught the basic building blocks of Tang Soo Do, stances, blocks, strikes and kicks which can then be combined in a variety of ways to build up to more advanced techniques as students proceed within the WTSDA syllabus.
Students learn to perform a series of blocks, strikes, kicks and turning techniques so that the patterns can be performed instinctively and with true balance, coordination, power, flexibility and agility. Once mastered, these forms become the essence of the Tang Soo Do practitioner.
Self-defence techniques allow students to be able to defend themselves in a show of controlled but firm strength against an assault. Students learn to be confident, alert and show a high level of self-control and a responsible attitude.
Sparring uses what we learn from basic techniques and forms and allows students to develop a sense of confidence, timing and intuition. It is always carried out under a strict code of control and is typically semi-or non-contact.
Three competitions are held each year and if students are interested they can compete and demonstrate their spirit and technical ability at regional, national, and international level.
Europeans ,Munich
Weapons
Weapons in Tang Soo Do are used as tools to help shape mind, body and spirit and are only used by experienced students once they have reached a specific grade. They are considered extensions of the users body and as such are treated with utmost respect at all times.