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Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art similar to Tae Kwon Do. "Tang" is the name of the dynasty ruling China at the time, Soo means hand, and Do means art. So it is the hand art of the Tang dynasty. The Korean government merged all of its various martial arts were consolidated into one national art-- this became known as Tae Kwon Do. To escape consolidation, which was viewed as a degradation of ancient traditions, many Korean martial artists relocated, often to America. Therefore Tang Soo Do is very popular in the U.S.
Even more popular is the Americanized version, known simply as American Tang Soo Do, which is similar to traditional Tang Soo Do but also contains many influences from Japanese and Chinese arts as well. The forms taught can be traced directly to the forms created and taught in the Okinawan styles of Karate, having been brought to Korea by people that learned them in Japan.
One of the most famous practitioners of Tang Soo Do was Grandmaster Hwang Kee. Chuck Norris learned Tang Soo Do while stationed in Korea with the US Air Force. Chuck Norris Karate Schools actually taught the art before moving to Tae Kwon Do.
In traditional Tang Soo Do, the highest colored belt is a "midnight blue" belt. This was changed to a black belt in American Tang Soo Do because it was more easily recognized by the public.
If you want to practice Tang Soo Do, the American version, at least, is easy to find in most states. If you're not an American resident or want to do the more traditional Korean version, it might be harder to find. But you can always try the yellow pages.
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Who was in tang soo do in the 1600s?
No one, tang so do is a modern created Korean martial art deriving from Shotokan Karate.
When did Chuck Norris invent Karate?
Carlos Ray Norris aka Chuck Norris did not invent Karate. He does not even train in Karate. Chuck Norris trains and holds a masters rank in Tang Soo Do, a Korean form of martial art that has some roots to Shotokan Karate through General Choi, who was the founder of Tae Kwon Do. Chuck Norris mixed Tang Soo Do with Brazilian Jui Jutsu to create Chun Kuk Do, his own martial art. Karate is an Okinawa Martial Art and was popularized in Japan in the early 1920's by Gichin Funakoshi who is credited as the Father of Modern Karate Do. Chuck Norris never invented Karate, nor did he invent a new system of Karate. Contrary to urban legends, Chuck Norris did not invent karate. He learned Tang So Do, a Korean style of karate, while stationed in that country with the US Air Force.
What are the major karate styles worldwide?
Okinawa Karate * Shorin Ryu * GoJu Ryu * Shito Ryu * Wado Ryu Korean Karate * Tang Soo Do * Tae Kwon Do * Hapkido Japanese Karate * Shotokan
What is the difference between Tang Soo do and Karate Do?
They are both striking arts. Tang Soo Do is a Korean based form. Until recently most of the kata could be clearly traced through Japan to Okinawa and Shorin Ryu Karate. Much of the Tang Soo Do schools have converted into the Taekwondo styles. Chuck Norris originally learned Tang Soo Do.
Where is the best place to go to learn Tang soo do in Maryland?
Kicks Karate (only in Maryland)
What does karate teach?
Karate teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, fitness, patience and respect. There are many styles of karate such as tang soo do, tae kwon do, shotokan, Shorin ryu, goju ryu and others.
What is Tang Soo Doo?
Tsang Soo Do is a Korean translation of "China Hand Techniques".
When did Chuck Norris start Karate?
Chuck Norris studied Tang Soo Do (tangsudo), which is related to Tae Soo Do (taekwondo). It derives from various forms of karate, kung fu, and taekkyeon. He has incorporated this into his own style, called Chun Kuk Do.
In tang soo do who created the Phung Ahn forms?
The Phung Ahn Kata of Tang Soo Do were developed from the Heinan Kata of Shotokan Karate. The Heinan Kata of Shotokan were based on the Pinan Kata of Okinawan Karate. The Pinan Kata were created about 1915 by Anko Itosu, one of the most influential karate-ka in history. He and Gichan Funikoshi (founder of Shotokan) were students of Bushi Matsumora.
What is the oldest Japanese martial art?
It would be very hard to specifically come up with a branch. They all have roots in the martial arts of 100's of years ago. Karate came from Okinawa and elements of it were merged with Japanese and Korean arts to become what we know as karate today. The kata for karate came from Okinawa and was based on a number of Chinese forms from kung fu. Until recently the kata learned in Tang So Do and Taikwondo were those from Japanese Shotokan karate, which was a variation of Shorin Ryu from Okinawa.
Which martial art is close to Tae Kwon Do?
Tang Soo Do was another variety of Korean karate. Many stylists have 'changed' to Taekwondo, including Chuck Norris.
Do Mexicans do karate?
Yes my parents are Mexican so i am kinda Mexican and i do karate
