What does "Tang Soo Do" mean?

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Literally translated, the word, "Tang" refers to the T'ang Dynasty of China which reflects that shared cultural background between China and Korea (617 - 907 AD). "Soo" Means hand, but it implies fist, punch, strike, or defense, etc. And "Do" means way of life, or art. Thus "Tang Soo Do" Means the Korean classical martial art which was influenced by the T'ang method of martia art.

 

In this book you will find the history of all Korean martial arts including Tang Soo Do.

 
 
Modern History of Tang Soo Do

 

 

In Korea Grandmaster and Legend Hwang Kee combined the styles Tae Kyun and Soo Bahk Ki in what nowadays called Tang Soo Do. He was the president and founder of TSD Moo Duk Kwan System in the world. This Great     Legend unfortunately passed away in 2002 in Korea .Tang Soo Do is a classic martial art and not a sport . The difference is when practising martial art you have to win from your personality when practising a sport you have to win from your opponent.

 
 Tang Soo Do codes;                                                          Sae Sok Oh Kyae

1.  Loyalty to Country                                          Nara E Chung Sung

           (Community, society and surroundings)

2.  Obedience to Parents                                        Boo Moo E Hyo Do     

          (respect for everyone)

3.  Honor Friendships                                                        Boung Woo Yoo Shin

   (Trust each-other, form a unity)

4.  No Retreat in Battle                                          Im Jeon Mu Twae

        (finish what you start, determination)

     5.  In fighting, choose with sense  and honor              Sal Seng Yoo Taek 

      (Fight injustice)

 
 
The GrandMaster

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He was born in Korea in 1936. Grandmaster Jae C. Shin is the founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association, and is one of the leading figures of martial arts in the world today. Grandmaster Shin, holds the rank of 8th dan bon #698. He was one of the first Korean Masters  who was sent to the States by GM Hwang Kee to promote Tang Soo Do. His advice to his Black Belt instructors is good advice for teachers of all kinds, "When examining your abilities as an instructor, examine your young student's manners, attitudes, school reports and health conditions. Their improvements should mirror your own." Actor Chuck Norris was one of his students.        

   

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