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What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean Martial Art, is the art of open hand and foot self defense. Tang Soo Do was developed from traditional Korean martial arts dating back over two thousand years. Tang Soo Do is taught as an art rather than as a sport.
Tang Soo Do training allows the body to gain the ultimate use of its faculties through intensive physical and mental training. It's methods of instruction are designed to help an individual develop character, integrity, self-confidence, concentration and a respect for others.
Therefore, the element of competition against an opponent is not a part of Tang Soo Do's tradition. Students are taught mastery over their own bodies and minds and to develop their individual potential to its fullest. Even in sparring, the goal of Tang Soo Do instruction is not to vanquish an opponent. In Tang Soo Do, sparring is used as a means for students to help one another achieve a perfection of their techniques.
I'm not particularly athletic. Can I learn Tang Soo Do effectively?
The training you receive learning Tang Soo Do will develop your athletic abilities. However, since no two people are alike, each student is patiently encouraged to learn at his or her own pace. Each student is inspired to achieve their own potential.
In addition, there is no minimum physical fitness requirement for a person to join. We welcome all persons, regardless of their physical prowess to enroll in Salem Street Studio.
I'm very concerned about street crime and violence. Is Tang Soo Do an effective self-defense style?
In addition to traditional Tang Soo Do training, students learn a variety of controlled self-defense techniques that are quite effective. However, be aware that while Tang Soo Do provides one with the tools to defend oneself in undesirable situations, avoiding such situations if possible is still the most proven method of self defense.
If Tang Soo Do is an effective fighting style, how can it be non-violent in nature?
True non-violence is based on a sense of inner strength and self-confidence. Tang Soo Do techniques are defensive, and aggressive behavior among students is not tolerated. Although we will defend ourselves when given no choice, the self-confidence developed by learning Tang Soo Do promotes the discipline and awareness to avoid violent confrontations.
From Route 93 take Exit 31. Go around the rotary and take the exit for Route 60 East towards Malden. The studio is located 1/4 mile ahead on the righ