Tang Soo DO

Tang Soo Do

is a Korean art, and has a shared heritage with Tae Kwon Do as descendant arts of Soo Bahk Ki and Tae Kyun, as well as Okinawan Karate, and various influences from the Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu.)

Tae Kwon Do, Okinawan Karate, and various influences from the Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu.)

to which does tang soo do share heritage with?

Korean fighting arts,

Tang Soo Do started with the early what fighting arts that are told by paintings and murals?

paintings and murals

were used during the time of the three kingdoms in Korea

Silla Dynasty

what dynasty were the kingdoms under where evidence of Korean fighting arts became even greater.

JI ON

is derived from the thirteen basic poses or positions in the martial arts (known as the Sip Sam Seh).

SEI SHAN

means ‘thirteen’, referring to the thirteen influences of the Sip Sam Seh.

KONG SANG KOON

It is designed to be both offensive and defensive against opponents from many different angles.

LO HAI

Its main characteristics are poise and grace exemplified by the one-legged stance of the crane.

WANG SHU

The form has the characteristics of a small wild bird.

JI ON, SEI SHAN, KONG SANG KOON, LO HAI, WANG SHU

what are the basic skills and techniques of tang soo do

Double Padded Dipped Foam Head, Guard Dipped Foam Foot Guards, Single Layer Mouth Guard, Bong Staff

what are the equipment used tang soo do?

Double Padded Dipped Foam Head

It absorbs high impact blows when sparring.

Guard Dipped Foam Foot Guards

Minimise risk of injury and train in confidence

Single Layer Mouth Guard

Bong Staff

known as a bo staff in other martial arts