What is Tang Soo Do?

Question

Some people say its korean karate some say its korean Tae Kwan Do. What is it?

Answer 1

It a chinese version of TKD which uses more punching. It is generally hated by koreans.

Answer 2

Tang-Soo-Do is a Korean martial art that is similar in some ways to Tae-Kwon-Do. It is not another type of TKD.  Tang-Do-Do has kicking and striking techniques like TKD, but it also has many wrist locks, and throws.

Edit: sorry to say that someone said that Tang is pronounced as Tung. That just is not correct. Tang is actually pronounced as "Tong".

Answer 3

TANG SOO DO is the traditional Martial Art of Korea.  It is pronounced (Tung Sue Doe).   As a traditional martial art, Tang Soo Do offers the individual the ability to develop both physically and mentally.  The result is a mature individual who is free from inner conflict.  This gives him/her the ability to deal with outer conflict in  an intelligent, honest and responsible manner.

In order to learn Tang Soo Do, the individual must first accept discipline.  If the mind accepts discipline, then the mind will be at peace.  Peace makes better concentration.  Concentration makes better balance.  Balance makes better speed.  Speed makes better Power.  The ability to generate power is one aspect of the martial art Tang Soo Do.

Tang Soo Do also teaches respect.  In order to be a complete individual, you must have respect for yourself and everyone else, including your parents, teachers, and older members of society.  Character is built with respect.

The physical aspect is attained through fitness.  Punching and kicking are an integral part of Tang Soo Do.  The physical body is made stronger with hard work and perseverance.  The "I can't" attitude is replaced with "I can!"

Tang Soo Do is for everybody!  You are never too old!  Each person learns at their own pace and comfort level.  Tang Soo Do is family oriented.  Each member helps the other to achieve his or her maximum potential.



Additional Information:  

Tang Soo Do is the martial art Chuck Norris

Answer 4

  Tang Soo Do,Is the art that Chuck Norris learned.It is another style from Korea.I took Tae(pronounced "Tay")Kwon-Do,made green(half way to black),like TSD,TKD has the strongest jumping back kicks. I bought some books on TKD,which is less expensive than the monthly payments to learn at a dojo.I bought other books,Ninjutsu/Ninjitsu books some from Stephan K. Hayes,others from Ashida Kim.Everything on and about Bruce Lee,and his art of Jeet Kune-Do,the four book set of "Bruce Lee's fighting methods.Many other books of his.Took classes on Aikido.I am still looking for the art for on the streets.

Answer 5

tang soo do is a korean martial arts actually its a similar version of taekwondo its only different because of its ranks and other belt techiniques in it i hoped i helped cuz like i do have a 1st degree black belt in tang soo so