We offer classes in the Ely area teaching the martial art of Tang Soo Do a form of traditional Korean Karate.
Suitable for all ages 7+ and abilities.
Classes are varied but basically consist of a warm up and stretching followed by learning and practising techniques:
- Basic blocks, attacks and kicks.
- Stretching and physical fitness.
- Combinations from simple up to advanced Hyung’s.
- One step sparring, how to react to a punch, kick or grab.
- No/light contact points sparring wearing safety pads.
- Weapons (senior grades) – bow staff, dagger and sword.
- Korean terminology.
- Respect and general good behaviour.
Our curriculum is overseen by Great Britain TSD Association and through them by the World TSD Association. Belt promotions take place through regional gradings administered by senior Masters within GBTSDA four times a year for Gup (beginner/junior) grades and twice a year for Dan (black belt) grades.
We, as a club, take part in two national level championships, often winning trophies at many levels. Students can also be eligible, as part of GBTSDA, to compete at European and World levels. There are also several events organised by GBTSDA each year where students can meet other clubs and learn new and varied techniques from expert Masters within WTSDA from around the world.
Getting Started
Getting started in Tang Soo Do is simple, come along to any session to meet us and see what we do, if you want to try it out then your first session is free with no obligations. All you need is suitable clothing for training in, jogging pants and a t-shirt, and some water usually comes in handy.
Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art with it’s root way back in the history of Korean, however the name came into common use after 1945. In the 1960’s there was a move by the Korean government to standardise the martial arts of Korean and unite the martial arts schools (Kwans), this lead to the formation and formalisation of Tae Kwon Do, however use of Tang Soo Do continued and florished.
Further Information
World Tang Soo Do Associtaion
About Tang Soo Do (Wikipedia)
About Grandmaster Shin (Wikipedia)
