Carlsbad Tang Soo Do

In Moo Kwan

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is eligible to join Carlsbad Tang Soo Do?
2. When are the classes?
3. Where are classes held?
4. How much do classes cost?
5. What is Tang Soo Do?
6. Is Tang Soo Do dangerous? I'm afraid I might get hurt in class.
7. How does Tang Soo Do benefit me?
8. Is Tang Soo Do better than ["xyz" martial art]?
9. More questions?

1. 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.

2. When are classes held?
   Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Occasionally, classes may be canceled due to holidays, so please check the calendar.

3. Where are classes held?
   Classes are held at 1953 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009. We are located in the community / recreation room.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. More questions?
   Feel free to e-mail the instructor at spaik@carlsbadtsd.com if you have any other questions about Tang Soo Do.