The Art of Tang Soo Do

Grandmaster Hwang Kee,

Founder of Tang Soo Do/  Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan 

The martial art known as Tang Soo Do is relatively modern. However, its roots are from the Korean disciplines of Subak and Taek Kyeon, which date back many centuries ago. Tang Soo Do is a composite style influenced by the  Northern Chinese arts, the Southern Chinese arts, and the Okinawan discipline of Karate. The Chinese influences were as follow; Basic Training (Seh Bop-method of postures, Bo Bop-method of steps, Ryun Bop- method of conditioning), and form and combat applications, (Dham Toi Sip E Ro, and Tae Kuk  Kwon"). The Okinawan influences were primarily a result of the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910-1945. The martial of Tang Soo Do embraces  both hard and soft style, deriving its hardness in part from the  discipline of Subak and its soft flowing movements from the Northern and  Southern Chinese systems.

Grandmaster Charles J. Ferraro,

Founder Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan

The art of Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan ("American Brotherhood of the Empty Hand Defense"). The Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, Inc was founded in 1995 by Kwan Jang Nim Charles J. Ferraro ( Grandmaster ). The Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan system is a classical martial art concerned with the scientific and martial theory, form and aesthetics. Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan was developed from combining the teachings and  techniques of many traditional martial arts systems. Some of the martial  arts styles that were drawn on for its development are the traditional systems of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, Karate Do, Aikido, Jujitsu, Tai Chi Chuan, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hai Dong Gumdo (Korean Sword), and  Philippine Kali. Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan was designed to foster a throughout understanding of  the concepts of self-defense and character development. The principles stressed in Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan are respect, confidence, discipline, mental alertness and a positive attitude towards life.

Master Michael Ramirez

Founder Tang Soo Do Seon Do Kwan

The art of Tang Soo Do Seon Do Kwan was created with the mission of cultivating self-confidence through rigorous self-defense training. Founded in 2024, this unique martial art blends the most effective techniques from Tang Soo Do / Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan and Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan, offering a comprehensive approach to personal development. Beyond physical prowess, the practice emphasizes the enlightenment of the mind, body, and spirit, fostering a holistic growth experience for practitioners. The combination of traditional forms with modern adaptations ensures that students gain not only physical strength but also mental resilience and spiritual balance. As students progress through their training, they learn discipline, respect, and perseverance, qualities that extend beyond the dojang into everyday life. The Seon Do Kwan philosophy encourages a lifelong journey of self-improvement and mastery, where the ultimate goal is not just self-defense, but the harmonious integration of one's inner and outer worlds. Through this art, practitioners find empowerment, inner peace, and a deeper connection to themselves and others.