Strength Entrusted for a Higher Purpose My understanding and teaching of Karate is rooted in a clear belief: strength is never given without responsibility. Skill, discipline, and physical ability …
The Warrior’s Ethic
Strength Governed by Faith, Discipline, and Service The Warrior’s Ethic is not about aggression, dominance, or recognition. It is a commitment to live under restraint, accountability, and purpose. …
Finding MY Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do has been a huge part of my life for 40 years, and it has shaped who I am as a person today. But what do you have left when you are no longer able to perform the high, spinning, jumping …
From Shotokan to Tang Soo Do: The Japanese Roots of a Korean Martial Art
The evolution of Tang Soo Do from Shotokan Karate is a complex story woven through colonialism, cultural preservation, and personal legacy. As someone who has trained in Traditional tang Soo Do, …
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Tang Soo Do Training in 1985 South Korea
I arrived in South Korea on January 6, 1985. It was NOT the South Korea we know today, with K-Pop, K-Dramas, and one of the most vibrant economies on the planet. Hyundai were used as taxis and were …
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