Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do
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At our school you will learn the magical Oriental Art of Qigong, a form of Internal Strengthening of Organs, Muscles, Tendons and Sinews by using Breath and Movement. We focus on Breath, the Flow of Blood and Energy. These will make you feel more Relaxed, Invigorated and have a better feeling of Well Being.
The Korean sword martial art of cutting, drawing and combat with the sword. Build character and strength while you master the sword art of Korea’s Hwarang knights who carved out the ancient kingdom of Silla and founded a dynasty. Their traditions of chivalry, dedication to training, loyalty to country, brotherhood, honour and commitment to being a positive contributing force within their community are alive and well in the art of Haedong Kumdo.
The traditional Korean combat art famous for its powerful kicks, devastating hand techniques as well as grappling and weapons training. Ideal for self-defence, confidence, overall fitness, health and flexibility. Sports competition is also part of Tang Soo Do training and offer the student a chance to represent their district, province and even their country in provincial, national and international competition. This is complimentary to the traditional training received by all students.
Tang Soo Do like many other traditional martial arts has had a huge influence on the modern competitive sport of kickboxing. Many of the tournaments that our athletes compete in are multi-style events where Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Kickboxing, Karate etc. All compete together in semi contact, points sparring and light contact, continuous fighting.
Master Gregory Hart has used his 30+ years in martial arts to devise a self-defence seminar which will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of self-defence. This seminar can be run as one 3 1/2 hour course or done in 4 x 1hr classes. These can be booked with Master Hart in whatever format suits the available time.
Pilates is an educational and exercise system which uses the proper body mechanics, movements, core and pelvic stabilization, coordinated breathing, and muscle contractions to promote strengthening. Attention is paid to correct postural alignment.
Free Intro Class
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Training Programs
13-65 years old
The traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do is combined with aspect of boxing and other arts giving the student a complete syllabus of kicks and strikes for self defence and sports competition.
Traditional weapons training is supplemented with Kobujitsu and Eskrima, giving the student a comprehensive weapons syllabus.
Character development is emphasised through discipline, hard work and striving for excellence. Students start on white belt and progress systematically through the coloured belt levels to earn the widely respected ‘Black Belt’.
Black belts have the opportunity to qualify for National colours and to wear the Protea when representing their country in international competitions against the nations of the world.
7-12 years old
Training in the traditional and practical martial art of Tang Soo Do geared towards children and their development, both physically and mentally.
The training follows the core syllabus of Combat Tang Soo Do – an arsenal of kicks including both spinning and jumping kicks, hand techniques like punches and open hand strikes, grappling and self defence strikes with knees and elbows, wrist locks, arm bars and other joint manipulations for self defence, weapons training, both traditional and practical and empty hand patterns for balance concentration and control.
Sports competition is also opened up to the student with the chance to compete in provincial, national and even international events.
4-6 years old
For our martial arts developers.
These classes improve the physical side by working on balance, strength, flexibility and fitness while growing the mental aspects of concentration, self discipline and confidence!
Students are introduced to the martial arts with Master Gregory . These half hour classes twice a week educate the student in martial arts etiquette, basic moves, stances, kicks and hand techniques. Rolling and other exercises strengthen and stretch the muscles, train core stability, increase agility and coordination.
Our Instructors
Gregory Hart
7th Dan Tang Soo Do
2nd Dan Haedong Kumdo
Martial Arts Master Instructor,
Haedong Kumdo Instructor,
National Team Assistant Coach