Tang Soo, Folks! Due to most of the families who participate calling in to inform me they will not be at training this evening, I am cancelling class tonight to support the much needed time with family and preparation thereof. Happy Thanksgiving! See you… Continue Reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Training this week is Ho Sin Sul or self-defense. We will shift our focus to close-quarters defense by closing the distance for grabs, clinches, throws, and joint locks. There are many ways to escape from or evade various attacks, and we will begin reviewing some of… Continue Reading “SOAR Training: Ho Sin sul”
Jok Ki (족기 – Kicking Techniques) are the bread and butter of Korean Martial Arts. In the world of karate, Tang Soo Do’s differences are most apparent in kicking – dynamic, high, and arial. A flying side klick is on our association flag and… Continue Reading “Soar Training – Jok Ki (족기) Week”
This week, we focus on hand techniques – especially loading and the pulling hand. When loading strikes or blocks, be sure to fully load everything. Don’t take short cuts in training; it will get faster with proper practice. Be patient and not “overly ambitious.”… Continue Reading “Soar Training – Soo Ki (수기) Week”
This will be our first class in this location. Some may call this a Grand Opening! …They would be correct. We are operating out of the 25th ID Combatives Gym on Schofield Barracks, HI (GOOGLE MAP). Soar Tang Soo Do is a sponsored Army Chapel Program for… Continue Reading “Soar Training–Hyung Week.”