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The Korean National Flag is very philosophical. The origin comes from the oriental philosophy of Um-Yang (Yin-Yang in Chinese). In Korea, the symbol of Um and Yang, and sometimes the flag iteslf, is called Taeguk and summarizes the thoughts of Yeok (“I Ching” in Chinese). The name means the flag of “Great Extremes.” The white…
What is Tradition?
We often take pride in the fact that as Tang Soo Do students, we practice a martial art with roots that can be traced back hundreds of years. One of the most unique attributes of our training is following traditions and rituals that have been passed down from teacher to student through the years. As…
Master Lee Visits from Holland
Memphis, TN – Sr. Master Aldwin Lee, 6th Dan and his wife Anneke Lee recently visited with UTSDA President, Master Kevin Case in Memphis during one of the hottest weeks on record for the mid south area. August is usually hot but Master Lee and Mrs. Lee braved temperatures with a heat index of over…
Dan Test held in Ohio
Bucyrus, OH – A UTSDA Dan test was held on April 9, 2011. The event was hosted by Bucyrus Tang Soo Do. Two new Sam Dans were promoted. Mr. Gerald Marcolongo, chief instructor of Bucyrus Tang Soo Do and Mr. Lloyd Thompson, chief instructor of Thompson Academy of Tang Soo Do in Zainesville, OH.
Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions Parents Have about Tang Soo Do Training
Are classes safe? Tang Soo Do is a highly supervised activity, in fact, at most schools, the average student/teacher ratio is only 10 to 1. This ratio is three times less than a public school. The children are never asked to perform any movements that would put them in danger of injury. Our children’s curriculum has…
Learning Styles – From the UTSDA Instructor’s Guide
The term ‘learning style’ encompasses the manner in which individuals learn. It is a process that involves teaching methods that are designed to meet individual learning needs so that students can learn the way they know best. Teachers must assess their students to identify the learning styles of their students and adapt their instructional methods…

