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HISTORY OF TANG SOO DO
Historical
evidence of organized fighting forms in Korea date back many centuries. Further records reveal that elite groups of warriors were trained in Martial Arts to serve their kingdom and country. These warriors were trained in a wide range of armed and unarmed combat skills. The fighting systems practiced by these warriors were called Soo Bahk Do. However during the Yi Dynasty (1392-1910) the Koreans also developed various kicking techniques which are called Tae Kyun.
Tang Soo Do is a composite style of Soo Bahk Do, influenced by northern Chinese arts and Tae Kyun, the kicking techniques and eastern wisdom. Today's Tang Soo Do is recognized to be based on the Moo Duk Kwan style. The Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do school was founded by Master Hwang Kee in 1945.
Tang Soo Do is a classical martial art, not a sport. Though it is not essentially competitive, it has great combat applications. As a classical martial art, its purpose is to develop and grow every aspect of the self to produce a mature person who has totally integrated their intellect, body, emotions and spirit. This integration helps to free one from inner conflict, to be able to deal with the outside world in a mature manner.
ORGANIZATIONS
World
Dang Soo Do Union
An international fraternal organization of Dang Soo Do and Moo Duk Kwan practitioners, promoting the traditional teachings and values of Dang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan
SCHOOLS
Chontas Tang Soo Do
Traditional Tang Soo Do and Karate Studio, serving all areas east of Pittsburgh, PA.
Evergreen Karate and Fitness
Offering group and private instruction for kids and adults in martial arts, self-defense, and personal training in West Seattle, WA. An official member studio of The World Dang Soo Do Union and The East West Tang Soo Do Collective.