United tang soo do Association

Traditional Korean Karate

here to serve you!

The United Tang Soo Do Association is more than just a martial arts organization – it’s a community that cares about its members. Our mission is to promote the practice of Tang Soo Do while fostering personal growth and development among our members.

As a service organization, we are dedicated to providing quality instruction and resources to our members. Our Certification Program recognizes practitioners’ dedication, skill, and knowledge, while our training sessions, workshops, seminars, and competitions provide opportunities for growth and improvement.

But our focus is not just on physical development – we also place a strong emphasis on character development and personal growth. Our members are encouraged to live by the tenets of Tang Soo Do, which include courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. By embodying these values, our members become not only skilled martial artists but also positive role models in their communities.

At the United Tang Soo Do Association, we believe that martial arts training should be accessible to all who seek it. That’s why we welcome members of all ages and backgrounds, from children to adults. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive community where everyone can feel welcome and valued.

If you’re looking for a martial arts organization that cares about its members and is dedicated to personal growth and development, look no further than the United Tang Soo Do Association.

MIND

Body

Spirit

It's time, Enhance your training

While some martial arts organizations may prioritize competition or Black Belt achievement, the United Tang Soo Do Association takes a different approach. We believe in building leaders in the dojang and all aspects of life, whether at school, work, or in personal relationships.

Our focus on character development and personal growth means that we strive to instill the tenets of Tang Soo Do in all aspects of our members’ lives. Our goal is not just to produce skilled martial artists, but also positive role models who can make a difference in their communities.

At the United Tang Soo Do Association, we recognize that martial arts training is about more than just physical fitness and technique. It’s about developing the whole person, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our training sessions, workshops, and seminars are designed to challenge and inspire our members to be their best selves.

If you’re looking for a martial arts organization that values leadership development and personal growth, look no further than the United Tang Soo Do Association. We are committed to helping our members become not just skilled martial artists, but also leaders in all aspects of life.

Curriculum

We have a variety of programs to meet the needs of our members, ranging from basic martial arts to confidence building, to leadership and more.

Certification

UTSDA Certification seeks to elevate professional Tang Soo Do standards, enhance individual performance, and recognize Tang Soo Do students progress.

Professional Development

To support our members in their pursuit of knowledge, the UTSDA is committed to providing the most relevant martial arts education as safety, educational methods and advances in kinesiology evolve.

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meet our board of directors

The United Tang Soo Do Association’s Board of Directors is made up of recognized senior martial arts leaders across many areas of expertise. They represent the broad diversity of our membership and contribute significant amounts of time, talent, and energy to further the mission of the organization.

CSmith

Carole Smith


8th Dan

Gary Horner


7th Dan

Charles Battle


6th Dan

about us

The United Tang Soo Do Association (UTSDA) is a professional martial arts organization that focuses on the practice of Tang Soo Do, a Korean martial art. It provides a community for individuals who share an interest in Tang Soo Do and has a diverse membership, including children and adults.

As a social organization, UTSDA offers various opportunities for its members to interact, including training sessions, workshops, seminars, and social events like picnics, banquets, and parties. Through these events, members can develop a sense of camaraderie and belonging.

Beyond promoting physical fitness and martial arts skills, UTSDA places a strong emphasis on character development and personal growth. Members are encouraged to live by the tenets of Tang Soo Do, which include courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. By embodying these values, members can become skilled martial artists and positive role models in their communities.

The UTSDA is a professional association that aims to advance the Korean art of Tang Soo Do. It caters to traditional Tang Soo Do or Taekwondo instructors and provides quality education and opportunities for continued growth in the Korean martial arts style. Its membership includes students, black belts, instructors, and Master Instructors.

The association provides member instructors with the chance to learn and advance in a traditional Korean martial arts style without the limitations and politics present in larger organizations. It offers quality curriculum for black belts, student ranks, instructor certification, school certification, program and course content, as well as association identification materials.

SERVICE

We believe that helpful acts and contributions to the welfare of others are important.

HONOR

We believe in building reputations, good names and public esteem.

 

COURAGE

We believe in both the mental and moral strength to withstand danger, fear, peer pressure and difficulty.

TRADITION

We believe in preserving the best of Tang Soo Do traditions for those that come after us.

Unleash your Potential

Tiny Tigers & Little Dragons

Welcome to the UTSDA program specifically designed for pre school age children. This program introduces our martial arts principles of confidence, respect and concentration in a fun and age appropriate way.

Youth Martial Arts Program

The principals of concentration. confidence, positivity, goal setting, perseverance, self-control and winning attitude are the core of our comprehensive youth program, which is designed exclusively for children under the age of 12.

Adult Martial Arts Program

The UTSDA adult curriculem is designed specifially for men and women. Our program is designed to challenge adults with a high intensity workout while providing established real world self-defense methods and techniques that have been proven over hundreds of years.

ProfessioanAl Organization

The United Tang Soo Do Association strives to promote the highest standard of martial arts excellence. Our goal is to teach and promote the art of Tang Soo Do and to support and improve the curriculum and instruction development in the art.

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