Hwa Rang Do® Downey/Norwalk

Theory:

Tae Soo Do® was developed for the beginner martial artist, both children and adults. It is our Undergraduate Program, and is the prerequisite to the Graduate level of the Hwa Rang Do® Program. Tae Soo Do® focuses on the fundamentals, basic concepts, and mechanics underlying the physical realm of training, while also developing a greater understanding of the philosophies inherent in the practice of a martial art.

While it is also considered the sport version of Hwa Rang Do®, the Tae Soo Do® program is a fantastic form of recreation for betterment of mind and body.

Martial Skills:

As the Tae Soo Do® program is geared toward developing a foundation of Hwa Rang Do® principles, the undergraduate student will still learn both hard/linear and soft/circular skills. The curriculum of the Tae Soo Do® program includes:

* Linear and Circular Kicking
* Linear and Circular Blocks and Hand Strikes
* Combinations: Kick-Boxing
* Practical self-defense Techniques
* Basic Joint Manipulation
* Basic Take Downs and Throws
* Basic Ground Fighting and Choking
* Weaponry: Nunchuck, Long Staff, Sword
* Beginner to Advanced Forms: Weapon and Open Hand
* Sparring: Light to Medium Contact
* Basic Acrobatics and Falling Techniques
* Stretching and Agility Drills

The Stages of Growth

The average person takes about 2 ½ to 3 years to achieve the rank of Black Belt in Tae Soo Do®. After this Tae Soo Do® graduation, the student enters the Hwa Rang Do® program as a Yellow Sash. It will then take the average student another 3 to 4 years to achieve a first degree Black Sash in Hwa Rang Do®. It should be mentioned though, that the harder you train the faster you progress, as one's achievements are based upon the level of dedication an individual has.

At your right you can see the Stage of Growth that the student will go through as he or she progresses through the curriculum of the arts. If you have previous experience in other arts (more than 1 to 2 years) you will be able to enter directly into the Hwa Rang Do® program. Through this standardized curriculum there is something to learn no matter you age or previous level of experience.