Tang Soo Do is traditional 2000 year old Korean karate. The direct translation of the words "Tang Soo Do" means Chinese hand way.

Tang Soo Do encompases about 60-75% kicking technique and 25-40% hand technique. In addition to strikes, Tang Soo Do includes grappling techniques at advanced stages. Tang Soo Do is a well-rounded martial art which is renowned for its high powerful kicks. Television and movie star Chuck Norris began his martial arts training in Tang Soo Do in the 1960s.

The Chinese characters that translate as Tang Soo Do in Korean also translate as "Karate" in Japanese. Tang Soo Do, in its early stages, strongly resembles Japanese and Okinawan Karate styles. In its later stages, the techniques begin to resemble the softer rounder Chinese styles of Kung Fu and Tai Chi Kwan. One thing that seperates Korean martial arts from Chinese or Japanse styles are the strong, high and powerful kicks that characterize Tang Soo Do and other Korean styles. These techniques represent a uniquely Korean innovation.

The emphasis on competance in Tang Soo Do makes it an excellent style for self-defense, discipline, self-confidence and physical exercise.

Tang Soo Do can be traced back to the Kokuryo Dynasty in Korea (37 to 668 AD). It continued to be taught and develop during the Silla (668 to 935 AD), Ko Ryo (935 to 1392 AD), and Yi (1392 to 1907 AD) Dynasties.