About the British Tang Soo Do Federation.
The primary goal of the British Tang Soo Do Federation is to promote the virtues and benefits of a Martial Way (Moo Do) lifestyle thereby developing character and improving quality of life, unifying the mind, body and spirit, and focusing on honour, integrity and rightness of action. We achieve these goals in part by practicing a curriculum that is in keeping with the Founders latter developments of his art. Those developments continued up to the turn of the last millennium and centre on the practice of a characteristically correct hyung curriculum that fall into two main categories;
1. That our traditional hyung curriculum (lead by its 'Moo Do rationale' or over-riding characteristic of fighting application) is augmented by an observation of the 'neh gong' techniques inherent within traditional hyung (but rarely practiced). And;
2. We observe a growing focus on the 'choonga ryu' (or middle-way) style of 'breathing lead hyung practiced' after the student reaches the level of Cho Dan. Here we train with the over-riding characteristic of breathing in time with movement. Moo Do rationale becomes a secondary consideration in the 'choogna ryu' style of hyung practice. Once again 'neh gong' techniques inherent within the 'choonga ryu' area of the curriculum are keenly observed. They act in part as the binding force across our curriculum.
In augmentation of those practices we observe GrandMaster Ah Po's 'Seven Responsibilities of a Student'. The 'seven responsibilities' engender self reliance and can be found in our Members manual. So, if you choose to visit a BTSDF class you will receive a warm welcome from an Instructor who is keenly focused on perpetuating the traditional Martial Art of Tang Soo Do as it was intended by its Founder, including all of his refinements. We learn these refinements from the Founders direct student; GrandMaster Andy Ah Po. That relationship of 'Direct student' reflects direct instruction over a period of nearly thirty years at the tail end of the art's development.
The British Tang Soo Do Federation observes Moo Do ethics and philosophy as laid out by the Founder of the style. A philosophy that is is based on the 'way' of Lao Tzu. The virtues gained through the practice of Moo Do philosophy go beyond our personal feelings. They are reflected in our observation of form (manners) and etiquette in the belief that such observations contribute toward better human relations and a better society.
In summary we can reasonably claim to be practicing a Martial Art that has been developed into a very rounded and complete style. An art that encompasses all that is best from both internal and external Martial Arts practices thereby offering positive benefits for its practitioners regardless of their age or physical condition. A practice that will continue to inspire adherence as our years progress into a healthy old age.
The British Tang Soo Do Federation is a proud affiliate to the 'Tang Soo Do Martial Way Association under the guidance of
Kwan Jang Nim (School or Federation Founder) Andy Ah Po. MORE
By encapsulating the 'Moo Do spirit' our Federation emblem says more about us than this page ever could;
'Neh Gong Weh Yu' meaning; strong on the inside - calm on the outside.
1. That our traditional hyung curriculum (lead by its 'Moo Do rationale' or over-riding characteristic of fighting application) is augmented by an observation of the 'neh gong' techniques inherent within traditional hyung (but rarely practiced). And;
2. We observe a growing focus on the 'choonga ryu' (or middle-way) style of 'breathing lead hyung practiced' after the student reaches the level of Cho Dan. Here we train with the over-riding characteristic of breathing in time with movement. Moo Do rationale becomes a secondary consideration in the 'choogna ryu' style of hyung practice. Once again 'neh gong' techniques inherent within the 'choonga ryu' area of the curriculum are keenly observed. They act in part as the binding force across our curriculum.
In augmentation of those practices we observe GrandMaster Ah Po's 'Seven Responsibilities of a Student'. The 'seven responsibilities' engender self reliance and can be found in our Members manual. So, if you choose to visit a BTSDF class you will receive a warm welcome from an Instructor who is keenly focused on perpetuating the traditional Martial Art of Tang Soo Do as it was intended by its Founder, including all of his refinements. We learn these refinements from the Founders direct student; GrandMaster Andy Ah Po. That relationship of 'Direct student' reflects direct instruction over a period of nearly thirty years at the tail end of the art's development.
The British Tang Soo Do Federation observes Moo Do ethics and philosophy as laid out by the Founder of the style. A philosophy that is is based on the 'way' of Lao Tzu. The virtues gained through the practice of Moo Do philosophy go beyond our personal feelings. They are reflected in our observation of form (manners) and etiquette in the belief that such observations contribute toward better human relations and a better society.
In summary we can reasonably claim to be practicing a Martial Art that has been developed into a very rounded and complete style. An art that encompasses all that is best from both internal and external Martial Arts practices thereby offering positive benefits for its practitioners regardless of their age or physical condition. A practice that will continue to inspire adherence as our years progress into a healthy old age.
The British Tang Soo Do Federation is a proud affiliate to the 'Tang Soo Do Martial Way Association under the guidance of
Kwan Jang Nim (School or Federation Founder) Andy Ah Po. MORE
By encapsulating the 'Moo Do spirit' our Federation emblem says more about us than this page ever could;
'Neh Gong Weh Yu' meaning; strong on the inside - calm on the outside.
British Tang Soo Do Federation Charter
Our charter requires all Members to preserve and promote the original and traditional techniques, practices, philosophy and principles of the Martial Art known as Tang Soo Do and to create a training environment that not only focuses on intense physical training, discipline and respect (Moo Do), but that also fosters creativity and character development (Ryu Pa) by recognizing the human need to achieve freedom through the development of the human spirit (Moo Do Shim Gong).
British Tang Soo Do Mission Statement
The British Tang Soo Do Federation exists for the enrichment of its Members and the development of Tang Soo Do.
The Federation will achieve these aims by the enhancing of Members life experiences through the implementation of a confident, healthy and secure lifestyle achieved through the practice of Tang Soo Do's NehGong, ChoongaRyu and Wehgong combat orientated movements and mental discipline.
The Federation's Technical Advisory Committee has committed to fostering health in the wider Tang Soo Do community through
the building of cordial relationships with organisations beyond its own.
The Federation will achieve these aims by the enhancing of Members life experiences through the implementation of a confident, healthy and secure lifestyle achieved through the practice of Tang Soo Do's NehGong, ChoongaRyu and Wehgong combat orientated movements and mental discipline.
The Federation's Technical Advisory Committee has committed to fostering health in the wider Tang Soo Do community through
the building of cordial relationships with organisations beyond its own.
British Tang Soo Do Federation recruitment policy
The British Tang Soo Do Federation is not actively seeking to recruit new clubs or Regions into its Membership.
Our goal of 'fostering health in the wider Tang Soo Do community through the building of cordial relations with groups beyond our own' reflects our respect for the Founder's aims in improving human relations as well as our own desire to promote a higher level of communication and synergy between those organisations who promote the art as it was originally intended.
We welcome any approach from 'hard currency practitioners' (those practitioners who can display certification close to the origins of the art) wishing to attend our annual 'Tang Soo Do Exposition Weekend', 'Hall of Fame' presentations and 'Invitational Championships'.
Our goal of 'fostering health in the wider Tang Soo Do community through the building of cordial relations with groups beyond our own' reflects our respect for the Founder's aims in improving human relations as well as our own desire to promote a higher level of communication and synergy between those organisations who promote the art as it was originally intended.
We welcome any approach from 'hard currency practitioners' (those practitioners who can display certification close to the origins of the art) wishing to attend our annual 'Tang Soo Do Exposition Weekend', 'Hall of Fame' presentations and 'Invitational Championships'.
