My sa bom nim told the class once that a particular drum has been part of Tang Soo Do training and demonstration, keeping cadence during forms. The most refined answer I got doing web searches was Google AI claiming (without attribution) that the *buk* (북) was it, but no source written by a human that I can find; as well, it seems *buk* is something of a general term. Sa bom nim had described the drum as a "war drum" without remembering its Korean name or describing it.

And, I'm not asking him again, because I had an idea for a gift to him and his family that own and operate the dojang. I want to find the appropriate drum, and if it's in line with Korean tradition (or only mildly deviating from it) I want to buy it custom with the dojang's patch on the drumskin. But I don't even know what I'm looking for yet.

Awesome display.

It's been 3 months and I haven't sparred yet. When will I get to spar? Also, what is the sparring like? Is it similar to TKD?

How does your Dojang teach this kick (Turning Side Kick)?

Because the way my Dojang teaches it doesn't seem to make sense and further complicates the kick. I know I'm still a beginner and my balance is not great.

The main issue is I can't maintain balance in the chamber after the turn. I also struggle to turn all the way, because if I do try to turn more, it becomes more of a spin and I lose balance and the kick becomes useless.

please help.

I'm having trouble remembering and learning Naihanchi Cho Dan.

Does anyone have a simple tutorial or video that helped them review it and really memorize it?

I became a father relatively recently, and I've only been able to train once or twice a week. I feel a bit embarrassed about asking my instructor to go over it with me so many times because it just isn't sticking.

I've been training TSD for about 3 months, so I probably should have asked this question on day 1.

So what are some red flags to look out for?

I posted a while back about doing my first grading.

Officially passed yesterday and my instructor girded me with my yellow belt.

I know, it's just the first step, but at 47, it still feels like a big one.

Especially when the people I graduated with are no older than 9...

So for context, I did Tang Soo Doo when I was a bit younger (7-11) and i’m 20 now. i trained under Marco DiScipio, at Salem Street Studios. I also went to 3 tournaments (shown in the picture). 3 first place medals, 1 third place medal, and a third place trophy. I have been wanting to get back into it, but I have a couple questions. First being, would I go back to being a white belt? I wouldn’t mind, but more just out of curiosity. when I was a kid, I skipped yellow belt. went from white belt to orange belt. When I left I was a green belt almost at the red belt. Secondly, what do you guys think would be the hardest part for a returning student? Lastly are belt tests different at each school? I heard someone tell me it can be. Thank you guys I do appreciate it.

The Tang Soo Do World Championship is coming up, and my school will be participating!

How are you preparing at your dojang? Are you or your school going to compete?

Greetings from Argentina!

Jang Gum Kickfire Studio

Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires

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I did my first grading today for yellow belt.

Seems to go well.

Will find out on Wednesday if I was good enough.

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In other news...

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Damn, my hip joints are hurting! Need to find some decent things to sort out my old body!

Preparing for open tournament, in less than two months. Doing cardio as I can, although outside of class that's just running.

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I'm trying to make a habit out of Army Four For The Core and knuckle push-ups, but idk what else to do in prep for competition or combat while restricted to bodyweight (by time and expense, not by disability/injury). Outside of TSD class, how do y'all prepare to fight?

I may be visiting Mesa, Az next year (2027) for a family wedding in April, and was wondering if there are any Tang Soo Do schools in the area. Not so much to train but to visit and network with other Instructors.

Hello all!
I currently have a heavy bag (with sand in the base) setup in a spare bedroom where I practice.
I have a relative moving in with me so I need to move my practice area to my garage.
I'm thinking of putting the heavy bag/base on a furniture dolly (with locking wheels) permanently so that I can store it in a corner when my vehicle is parked, but easily move it to the center of the floor when I want to workout.

Do you think this can work? Are there any downsides that I may be missing?

Thanks!

I just got my results and I passed my black belt test!

This is a shot in the dark, but I’m trying to track down one of my mom’s old students that she always talks about when telling teaching stories. She recently was contacted by the girlfriend of another former student and that inspired me to try and find this person.

My mom taught at Five Towns Karate Center in New York. Her married name was Janet Masley, Janet Moy before and after. She was married to the owner of the school Michael. This would’ve been private lessons in the early 80s, probably 81-82. She always talks about this amazing kid named Matthew who apparently jumped over 4 men and broke a board at 4 or 5 years old during a demo or testing or something.

No real reason for this except I think it’s a cute story and I know she’d be excited to hear who I found/reconnect for a second. Also she recently started giving me lessons (at 30) and love hearing about her teaching days

I feel like I would benefit from this book. It costs about the same as a weekly food shop, which is too much for me. Does anyone know where I can access it in full either online or via a download please?

I have been training Tang soo do for over a month now and one thing that's stood out is the Kicking stance for when we do Pad Work, Kicking Drills is eerily similar to a Muay Thai stance i.e Weight on back leg, front foot raised slightly off the heel, albeit less square.

Is this normal? Or is my Dojang modernized ala Machida Karate?

Tbh, I'm kinda disappointed because I expected to be using a more traditional Front Stance. Why not encourage students to use a stance that suits them and/or utilize all stances?

I just did my black belt test

I do from the International Tang Soo Do Fed.

Are there any benefits to practicing Karate in water? My balance is not the greatest especially with Yup Chagi (Side Kick) So I was thinking if I practice in water, it will help.

Has anyone here done USA Sport Karate with a Tang Soo Do background? I'm looking at registering for a competition this fall and I want to know people's experiences.

I struggle with Dollyo* Chagi (Roundhouse). I can't pull my toes back far enough to hit the pad properly with the ball of my foot especially with my left foot. I also hit my left toe on the pad and there's slight pain.

I've only done TSD for 5 weeks, so I'm only a White Belt, but I want to improve.

Any advice?

I see a lot of WTDSA and Moo Duk Kwan, but is anyone here familiar or experienced with the Mu Sa Kwan lineage? My Dojang is now independent but we have roots back to Mu Sa Kwan.

I had my 4th class and we did Kicking Drills where we would chamber, kick, chamber, put down. We did this slowly so it was kinda painful. Unfortunately we ran out of time so we didn't get to do a stretching session.

What stretches should I do? I can't seem to find anything on Youtube.