Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions feel free to ask us by sending an email or giving us a call and we'll be happy to answer. Below we have tried to answer some of the more common questions asked.

Q: [What is Tang Soo Do?]
A: [Tang Soo Do is a traditional Moo Duk Kwan Korean martial art similar to the more prevalent Japanese Shotokan and Korean Tae Kwon Do styles of martial art]

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Q: [How long until I get a black belt?]
A: [All students will have their own rate of advancement.  In general it takes most students about 4½ years on average to be ready to test for their 1st degree black belt.]

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Q: [How young do you take students?]
A: [We don't really have a standard starting age. Each child has their own martial arts learning curve. We accept children six years old and up in our regular childrens classes. We also have a Little Kicks Class for children four and five years old.]

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About Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do is widely recognized as the traditional martial art of Korea. It’s philosophies and technical aspects are derived primarily from Korean teachings and wisdom, but it is the blending of eastern philosophies which has led Tang Soo Do to be recognized as one of the foremost traditional martial art styles.

In today’s modern society, people are looking for ways to improve the quality of life. Doctors, professors and many other professionals in stressful occupations find relief in the structured Tang Soo Do training program. For most, it provides a physical fitness regimen that improves health and self-image. Many parents bring their children to Tang Soo Do because of the structured, disciplined atmosphere and the lessons learned regarding respect and self-control.

As soon as you begin to train in the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do, you will begin a path of self-improvement, better health and the peace of mind gained by knowing you are involved in a process that will give you personal and lasting satisfaction. Along with your continued practice, you will become proficient in a style of self-defense that is unparalleled in modern society.

Traditional Tang Soo Do is not a sport; it is an art form. In Tang Soo Do everyone is a winner because the stated goals are self-improvement and the enhancement of the mental and physical self. This in not to say that traditional Tang Soo Do practitioners do not compete to display their abilities. In fact, many national and world champions have been won by Tang Soo Do stylists, but their goal in competition is more than likely to gain a learning experience, validate their training or to represent their traditional martial art.

Age or gender are not reasons to refrain beginning a traditional martial arts program. The benefits you receive will make a noticeable difference in your life.