Frequently Asked Questions

 It is an ancient Korean Art of empty hand and foot fighting for  conditioning and self-defense.  It literally translates to "Tang Open  Hand Way".  Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art style that  has developed over 2000 years. The style of Tang Soo Do can be traced to  the Three Kingdoms period in Korea, Shilla 57 BC – 935 AD, Paekjae 18  BC – 660 AD, and Koguryo 37  - 66 AD. Although rooted in tradition, it  is based upon a scientific approach in the use of the body for  self-defense.  It accents the passive, rather than the aggressive  approach to confrontations - without relinquishing human dignity.  The  development of the legs and superior kicking techniques are some of the  characteristics of Tang Soo Do.  Essentially, Tang Soo Do has been  designed to develop and individuals body, mind, and spirit.  This in  turn enhances one's character, integrity and respect for all living  things..       

Classes are reasonable.  Please call for package prices starting at $30. (We also offer family discounts.)  

It all depends on the individual student and how dedicated he/she  trains.. The average person will take about  3 1/2 years to earn their  black belt.. 

 Tang Soo Do is a traditional martial art stemming from traditional  Chinese, Japanese, and Korean roots. Tang Soo Do encourages the learning  of mental and physical discipline by learning hand and foot techniques,  joint locks and throws to defend one’s self.      Tae Kwon Do formally organized by General Hong Hi Choi, was geared  to be more of a sport martial art, like seen on the Olympics. Tae Kwon  Do is a compilation of many Korean martial arts that was unified by the  Korean government after the Japanese occupation. 

True non-violence is based on a sense of inner strength and  self-confidence. Tang Soo Do techniques are defensive, and aggressive  behavior among students is not tolerated. Although we will defend  ourselves when given no choice, the self-confidence developed by  learning Tang Soo Do promotes the discipline and awareness to avoid  violent confrontations.       

"Gup" ranks are the colored belt that a student earns on there journey to achieving their Black Belt.      

"Dan" Ranks are the advanced ranks earned after the black belt rank.  Most people know these as the degree ranks such as  4th degree black  belt.      

• 10th Gup = White Belt (all students start here)
• 9th Gup = White belt With orange stripe
• 8th Gup = Orange Belt
• 7th Gup = Orange Belt with Green stripe
• 6th Gup = Green Belt
• 5th Gup = Green Belt with Brown Stripe
• 4th Gup = Brown Belt
• 3rd Gup = Brown Belt with Red Stripe
• 2nd Gup = Red Belt
• 1st Gup = Red Belt with Blue Stripe
• Blue Belt
• Blue Belt with Black Stripe
• 1st Dan = Black Belt
• 2nd Dan = Black Belt
• 3rd Dan = Black Belt "Deputy Master"
• 4th Dan = Black Belt "Master"
• 5th Dan = Black Belt
• 6th Dan = Black Belt
• 7th Dan = Black Belt
• 8th Dan = Black Belt