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Sakonnet Martial Arts offers instruction in the Traditional Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. Tang Soo Do is relatively modern: however, its basis, the Korean disciplines of Soo Bahk and Tae Kyun, date back many centuries. Tang Soo Do is a composite style influenced by the Northern Chinese arts, the Southern Chinese arts, and the Okinawan discipline of Karate. The Chinese influences are as follows: basic training (Seh Bop - method of postures, Bo Bop - method of steps, Ryun Bop - method of conditioning), and form and combat applications (Dham Toi Sip E Ro, and "Tae Kuk Kwon"). The Okinawan influences were primarily a result of the Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910-1945. The term "Tang Soo Do" was the name Grandmaster Won Kuk Lee, founder of Chung Do Kwan, originally applied to his art. After a meeting with Mr. Lee in 1947, Kwan Jhang Nim Hwang Kee decided to integrate the art of this "Tang Soo Do" (Okinawan discipline of Karate) into his Hwa Soo Do discipline. Our kicking techniques, for which Tang Soo Do is recognized, are based on the ancient Korean kicking style of Tae Kyun which was later formalized by Grandmaster Hwang Kee, founder of the Hwa Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan style. Tang Soo Do is both a hard and soft style, deriving its hardness in part from Soo Bahk and its soft flowing movements from the Northern and Southern Chinese systems.
We humbly invite you to explore our site and visit our dojang (school). Our principal philosophy is training to promote a healthier, longer life. Our training encompasses development of the mind, body, and spirit. We strongly believe that there is value in Tang Soo Do Training for everyone, regardless of age or athletic background.
Upcoming Events:
25 May - Memorial Day Weekend school will be closed
1 June - 35th Region 1 Dan Shimsa 9AM Start
8 June - SMA Gup Test
4 July - School closed for Independence Day
13 July - SMA Outdoor Training and Summer Party; and Dan Promotions
20 July - 4H Fair and SMA Demonstrations 9-11AM Practice; Demo 11AM
25-28 July - TSDMGK National Tournament in San Antonio, TX
31 August thru 2 September - SMA closed for Labor Day weekend
7 September - SMA Gup Test
21 September - "Weekend with the Masters" in Shelton, CT 9AM - 4:30PM
28 September - Dan Paperwork Due to SBNs for 10/26 testing in West Haven
7-14 October - World Wide Tang Soo Do Family World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands
26 October - 36th Region 1 Dan Shimsa 9AM Start
28-30 November - SMA Closed for Thanksgiving weekend
7 December - SMA Gup Test
14 December - Holiday Demo and Party
24 December - SMA Closed for Holiday observance
15-19 January 2014 - 18th Kodanja Shimsa
Sakonnet Martial Arts is located at
1985 East Main Road (Route 138)
Portsmouth, RI 02871
phone: (401) 624-3381
Inspirational Quotes:
""Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill
Sakonnet Martial Arts operates as the WHAK-RI Center, is a member of the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association and abides by the rules of the association as directed by Grandmaster Charles Ferraro (West Haven, CT). For comments or issues regarding this website, contact
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