Opening Ceremony

Each class begins with warmups and stretches to loosen up the muscles to prepare for training and reduce chances of injury. Korean Terminology is used as much as practical.

Daily, we will say our Five Codes and Seven Tenants of Tang Soo Do.

Five Codes of Tang Soo Do
1. Be Loyal To Your Country
2. Be Obedient To Your Parents
3. Honor Friendship
4. Always Finish What You Start
5. In Fighting, Choose With Sense and Honor

SevenTenants of Tang Soo Do
1. Integrity
2. Concentration
3. Perseverance
4. Respect and Obedience
5. Self-Control
6. Humility
7. Indomitable Spirit

Basic Techniques

Students begin by learning the foundation of Tang Soo Do through stances, blocks, strikes, and kicks. These essential movements build coordination, balance, and precision while preparing students for more advance skills.

Hyung (Forms)

Hyungs are traditional patterns of movement that teach rhythm, timing, power, and focus. Each form represents both physical technique and mental discipline, helping students develop mastery through repetition and deeper understanding of application of techniques.

Il Soo Sik Dae Ryung (One-Step Hand/Kick Techniques

These structured partner drills teach students how to apply basic techniques against a specific attack: a punch or kick. They improve reaction time, distancing, and control while reinforcing proper technique and confidence under pressure.

Ja Yu Dae Ryun (Free Sparring)

Free sparring allows students to put their skills into motion safely and strategically. With full protective gear and controlled contact, student learn timing, distance control, and sportsmanship while building speed, reaction, and agility.

Weapons

Advanced students are introduced to traditional weapons: bong (staff) and dan gum (knife). Weapons are extension of the arms, and the same principles used for unarmed techniques are used with weapons.

Closing Ceremony

Each class ends with our closing ceremony including reciting the student creed.

Student Creed
1. I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.

2. I intend to develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.

3. I intend to use what I learn in class constructive and defensively, to help myself and my fellow men, and never be abusive or offensive.