Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do is a method of empty hand and foot fighting based on the scientific use of the body in self-defense. 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 coming from the Chinese systems. Tang Soo Do ,Training methodology stresses the development of individual character, discipline, integrity, and respect for self and others. Our teaching methods are structured and systematic so you quickly develop beyond your expectations. You will experience greater muscle tone, weight control and cardiovascular fitness, improved concentration, self-discipline, focus, stress reduction, confidence, self-esteem and peace of mind. Children, teenagers, and Adults develop the qualities and character strengths necessary to excel in today's competitive and complex world. We can help build the strength necessary to negate the peer pressure our young people face in today's society. The True Martial Arts process is enhanced through teaching forms (hung), sparring (Ja Yu Dae Ryun), breaking, and a variety self-defense techniques. Along with Mental training to build our inner strength, and Philosophically to build strong leadership skills, and lead a more productive and peaceful life. And, Culture. Student will are expect to learn basic Korean martial arts terminology and history.
Although Tang Soo Do, and its tremendous combative martial arts applications, can be adapted to competition, "it is not a sport". However, all Student will have the opportunity to participate in martial arts tournaments, and community exhibitions across San Diego County and southern California if they choose.

History of Tang Soo Do.

The martial Art of Tang Soo Do is relatively modern, but its roots lie in the ancient Korean art of Soo Bahk Ki and Tae Kyun, which can be traced back many centuries. Tang Soo Do is a style composed from several major areas and styles, which are Soo Bahk Ki and Tae Kyun, Northern China martial art and Southern China martial Arts. and last a Japanese influence due to the Japan occupied Korea from 1910 to 1945. After the occupation ended, Grandmaster Hwang Kee founded Hwa Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan on November 9^th 1945 in Seoul Korea. Later, the name was changed to Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. Tang Soo Do literally means “way of the hand of Tang(Tang Dynasty). The primary function of Tang Soo Do is to stop war. The objective of Tang Soo Do is to obtain victory without combat.

TANG SOO DO TERMINOLOGY

General Terminology
Tang Soo Do	Name of the art we study
Moo Duk Kwan	Name of the organization
Soo Bahk Do	Ancient name of the Korean martial art
Kwang Jang(Nim)	Grandmaster
Sa Bom(Nim)	Head instructor (4Th Dan and above)
Nim	Term of respect similar to "Sir" or "Honorable"
Sun Beh	Senior member
Hu Beh	Junior member
Dan	Degree, holder of midnight blue color
Gup	Grade, holder of color belt
Ko Dan Ja	Senior dan holder
Yu Dan Ja	Dan holder
Yu Gup Ja	Gup holder
Kwan Won	Student member
Cho Bo Ja	Beginner
Do Jang	Training hall/studio
Do Bahk	Uniform
Dee	Belt
Kuk Gi	National flag of Korea
Kwan Gi	Tang Soo Do flag
Gi Cho	Basic
Hyung	Form
Deh Ryun	Sparring
Ho Sin Sul	Self-defense
Kyuck Pa	Breaking
Soo Gi	Hand Techniques
Jok Gi	Foot Techniques
Neh Gung	Internal power or control in exercise
Weh Gung	External power or control in exercise
Shim Gung	Spiritual power or control in exercise
Mahk Kee	Block
Kong Kyuck	Attack
Ha Dan	Low part
Choong Dan	Middle part
Sang Dan	High part
Ahp	Front
Yup	Side
Dwi	Back
Cha Gi	Kick
Ki Hap	Yell
Shi Sun	Focus of eyes
Choong Shim	Balance
Chung Kwon	Fore fist
Cap Kwon	Back fist
Soo Do	Knife hand
Yuk Soo Do	Ridge hand
Kwan Soo	Spear hand
Jung Kwon	Heal of palm
Kwon Do	Bottom of fist
O Rin Jok	Right
Wen Jok	Left

Basic Hand Movements
Pahl Put Kee	Punch Exercise, Horse Stance
Ha Dan Mahk Kee	Low Block, Front Stance
Choong Dan Kong Kyuk	Middle Punch, Front Stance
Sang Dan Kong Kyuck	High Punch, Front Stance
Ahneso Phaku Ro Mahk Kee	Inside/Outside Block, Front Stance
Phakeso Ahnu Ro Mahk Kee	Outside/Inside Block, Front Stance
Chun Gul Ssang Soo Mahk Key	Two Fist Middle Block, Front Stance
Kwan Soo Kong Kyuck	Spear Hand Attack, Front Stance
Yuk Soo	Knife Hand Defense and Reverse Punch
Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee	Two Fist Low X Block, Front Stance
Wheng Jin Kong Kyuck	Side Punch Horse Stance
Hu Gul Ha Dan Mahk Kee	Low Block, Back Stance
Hu Gul Sang Dan Mahk Kee	High Block, Back Stance
Hu Gul Ha Yup Mahk Kee	Side Block, Back Stance
Hu Gul Ssang Soo Ha Dan Mahk Kee	Two Fist Low Block, Back Stance
Hu Gul Ssang Soo Mahk Kee	Two Fist Middle Block, Back Stance
Ha Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee	Low Knife hand Block, Back Stance
Choong Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee	Middle Knife hand Block, Back Stance
Sang Dan Soo Do Mahk Kee	High Knife hand Block, Back Stance
Yuk Jin Kong Kyuck	Reverse Punch, Back Stance

Basic Kicking Movements
Ahp Podo Oil Ri Gi	Front Stretch Kick
Ahp Cha Nut Gi	Front Snap Kick
Yup Cha Gi	Stepping Side Kick
Dull Ryo Yup Cha Gi	Turning Side Kick
Dull Ryo Cha Gi	Round-House Kick
Dwi Cha Gi	Back Kick
Dwi Dull Ryo Cha Gi	Spinning Back Kick
Ahneso Phaku Ro Cha Gi	Inside/Outside Axe Kick
Phakeso Ahnero Cha Gi	Outside/Inside Axe Kick
Yup Hu Ri Gi	Side hook Kick
Ahp Me Ro Cha Gi	Front Push (thrust) Kick
Pi Cha Gi	45 Degree Kick
E Dan Ahp Cha Gi	Jump Front Kick
E Dan Yup Cha Gi	Jump Side Kick
E Dan Dull Ryo Cha Gi	Jump Roundhouse Kick
E Dan Dwi Cha Gi	Jump Back Kick

E Dan Dwi Dull Ryo Cha Gi	Jump Back Wheel Kick

Key Concepts in Tang Soo Do
Yong Gi	Courage	Chung Shin Tong Il	Concentration
In Neh	Endurance	Chung Jik	Honesty
Kyum Son	Humility	Him Cho Chung	Control of Power
Shin Chook	Tension and Relaxation	Wan Gup	Speed Control

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