Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art. Originally promoted by Grand Master Hwang Kee. It has roots in various martial arts from all over the world that date back over 2000 years. It's main influences are drawn from eastern philosophy:

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60% - Soo Bahk Do,
30% - Northern Chinese,
10% - Southern Chinese.

Tang Soo Do is both a hard and soft style art, deriving its hardness in part from Soo Bahk and its soft flowing movements from the northern Chinese systems.

The name of our martial art reflects its mixed origin:

TANG – From the Chinese Tang System.
SOO – From Soo Bahk Ki.
DO – Meaning System or Way.

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The CNTTSDA is based in Northamptonshire, and was established over 20 years ago by Master Colin Mantle. Our style of Tang Soo Do is known as Moo Duk Kwan, meaning ‘Martial Virtue School’. It teaches mental and physical training and develops students agility, power, endurance & flexibility to perfect complex body movements. These include stances, forms (hyungs), breathing exercises, self-defence, hand and foot techniques, and free sparring.

Tang Soo Do is a classical martial art and its purpose is to develop every aspect of the self. This means that our practitioners also train in meditation and self-awareness in order to develop as a whole person, not just the muscles. It can have positive health benefits and will help to increase fitness, teaches self-confidence and self-defence. The total integration of intellect, body, emotions, and spirit helps to create a person free from inner conflict who can deal with the outside world in a mature, intelligent, forthright, and virtuous manner.

Affiliated with the TTSDA (Traditional Tang Soo Do Association), the EMTF (European Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do Federation), Worldwide Tang Soo Do Family (WWTF) and various other Tang Soo So associations from all over the world: Organisations from all over the UK, USA and Europe. Including: France, Germany, Holland, Denmark, and Belgium.

We regard our members as part of our family, and our combined efforts to strengthen and preserve the teachings and philosophy of Tang Soo Do is a communal one. "To give is to receive, to pass on knowledge is to grow". The future success of Tang Soo Do lies with new members who are encouraged to obtain high standards in Tang Soo Do, following the example of the senior Dan grades and instructors. Our members are always keen to meet new students and to welcome them into our community.

Through studying the Tang Soo Do philosophy you will learn to grow as a person, and reach an understanding of your full potential in the belief that understanding will improve your life in every way.

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