What is Tang Soo Do?

The art of Tang Soo Do is depicted as an Eternal Triangle in which the body, mind and spirit are interrelated. The concept of the Eternal Triangle is used to design classes that will simultaneously develop all aspects of the total person.

What Tang Soo Do Means

Literally translated, the word "Tang" means Tang Dynasty of China, which reflects the shared cultural background between China and Korea (617–907A.D.). "Soo" means hand, but implies defensive strike. "Do" means way of life, or art. Thus "Tang Soo Do" means "The Way of the Hand", the Korean classical martial art which was influenced by the Tang method of martial art.

Mission Statement

Our mission at East Coast Karate is to motivate students to build a solid foundation for overcoming obstacles in life. Tang Soo Do can be an eternal addition to your life, physical ability, and long- or short-term goals.

We provide a fun learning atmosphere for students to learn the "joy of discipline". While working in a positive environment, we attend to the individual needs of each student.