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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to join Carlsbad Tang Soo Do?
- When are the classes?
- Where are classes held?
- How much do classes cost?
- What is Tang Soo Do?
- Is Tang Soo Do dangerous? I'm afraid I might get hurt in class.
- How does Tang Soo Do benefit me?
- Is Tang Soo Do better than "xyz" martial art?
- Your class looks advanced. I'm afraid to look stupid in front of everyone!
- Can you give me a list of the types of activities we will do?
- More questions?
- Who is eligible to join Carlsbad Tang Soo Do?
Anyone is welcome to join Carlsbad Tang Soo Do. The only restriction
is that you must be at least 12 years old, and have your parents'
permission if you are under 18.
- When are classes held?
Classes are held every Wednesday at 7pm. Classes are 1hr long, and
students are welcome to stay later if they wish to get more practice.
Occasionally, classes may be canceled due to holidays, so please check
the calendar.
- Where are classes held?
Classes are held at 1953 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009. We are located
in the community / recreation room.
- How much do classes cost?
Classes are free for residents of the La Costa Paloma Apartment
Complex. Non-residents may participate for a fee of $5/class or
$40/month. Everyone is allowed up to 2 weeks to try the class for
free, and decide whether they wish to continue or not.
- What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do is a style of empty-hand self-defense which originated in
Korea. For more information, please see the section
about Tang Soo Do.
- Is Tang Soo Do dangerous? I'm afraid I might get hurt in class.
As with any physical activity, there is a degree of risk involved.
While we do our best to be careful, accidents can and (rarely) will
happen. Please speak to the instructor if you have any specific
concerns. Students always have the option not to participate if they
feel that something is dangerous or beyond their abilities.
- How does Tang Soo Do benefit me?
The point of practicing Tang Soo Do is to create better health for
ourselves, both physically and mentally. Tang Soo Do training helps
create confidence, self-esteem, and cultivates a strong spirit, in
addition to all the physical skills that one learns.
- Is Tang Soo Do better than "xyz" martial art?
Every martial art has its pros and cons. In addition, every person has
their own physical strengths and weaknesses, which may work well with
some arts and not others. Tang Soo Do, by itself, is by no means a
perfect martial art. This is why we encourage students to always ask
questions and decide for themselves what works best. By deciding for
oneself what works best and what doesn't, one can tailor their
training accoringly. Even if this means incorporating elements that
are not strictly Tang Soo Do.
- Your class looks advanced. I'm afraid to look stupid in front of everyone!
Short answer: Although our class may look advanced, if you look closely,
you'll notice that it is composed of students at all different levels
with different amounts of training. We teach a mixed class to allow
beginning students to see what more advanced students can do, as well as
giving the advanced students the experience of teaching the beginners.
Remember that all students were once beginners, and there is no
shame in trying to learn something new! We welcome new students of all
skill levels.
The longer answer: My favorite analogy to martial arts is to compare
it to playing any other sport you are familiar with. You need to start
with a solid foundation, upon which to build skills and knowledge. For
example, to play football, you would need to be able to run, jump, and
take direction from a coach. From there, you will learn specialized
skills like catching or throwing. After that, you would learn strategy
and rehearse different scenarios on the field.
Now, you would not expect to walk into a NFL locker room and learn how
to play football in a few short weeks, right? The same is true for
martial arts. Many martial artists train for a lifetime to achieve what
they have done. It is naive to expect to achieve the same level in a
short time. However, by attending class regularly, you will start your
own journey and learn how to improve your skills on your own. By seeing
how much others have achieved, it can help you set your goals to reach
those same levels too.
- Can you give me a list of the types of activities we will do?
Sure! Our curriculuum has a lot of different components to it. In
general, we like to be creative in the kinds of activities we do. We are
always looking for new ways to keep our classes fresh and exciting, while
providing great exercise and learning. Here is a sampling of activities
you can expect to see:
- All Tang Soo Do hand and foot techniques. (blocks, strikes, kicks,
etc.)
- One step sparring with a partner.
- Forms.
- Kicking and punching drills using a hand target.
- Basic ho shin sul (self-defense) techniques. These are employed as
self-defense against opponents that grab you.
- Teachings on TSD philosophy, codes, and tenets.
- Identification of vital points (kup soo).
- Strength and conditioning exercises for your core muscles.
- How to roll and fall without hurting yourself.
In addition, those that have joined the federation will be given more
advanced training, which includes:
- 1-on-1 free sparring.
- Bo staff forms and usage.
- Self-defense against knife attacks.
- More questions?
Feel free to e-mail the instructor at
spaik@carlsbadtsd.com
if you have any other questions about Tang Soo Do.
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