Combat Tang Soo Do
Combat Tang Soo Do
Combat Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean Martial Art, which originated approximately 2000 years ago in Korea and has developed into one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Combat Tang Soo Do is a method of empty-hand and foot fighting, weapon fighting, fighting forms and self defence.
Being a Korean style, Tang Soo Do is especially renowned for the high, jumping and spinning kicks, but it also retains the complete syllabus of hand strikes and blocks. In addition to the large, diverse kicking and striking arsenal, Grappling & throwing techniques are also taught along with Pressure Points.
Higher ranking belts compliment their empty hand knowledge with weapons training which includes the following weapons:
- -Bong
- -Tonfa
- -Short Stick
- -Knife
- -Nunchako
- -Tekko
- -Sai
- -Kamma
- -Sword
Combat Tang Soo Do is an extremely effective method of self-defense. This ancient form of martial art is known for having the most effective training methods for self-discipline, self-confidence, physical fitness, stress management and the ultimate form of self-defense techniques
CODES & TENETS
Tang Soo Do Sae Sok Oh Kyae (Five Codes of Tang Soo Do)
1. SA KUN EE CHUN – Loyalty to Country
2. SA JIN E HYO – Obedience to Parents
3. KYO OO EE SHIN – Honor Friendship
4. IM CHAN MOO TOI – Have Courage in Conflict
5. SAL SAENG YOO TAEK – Use Force with Sense and Honor
Tang Soo Do Chong Shin (Tenets of Tang Soo Do)
6. YOM CHI – Integrity
7. CHUNG SHIN TONG IL – Concentration
8. IN NAE – Perseverance
9. CHOON KYUNG – Respect & Obedience
10. KUK KI – Self-Control
11. KYOM SON – Humility
12. PAEK JOL BUL GUL – Indomitable Spirit