Our teaching is our promise to you

The River Forge Difference

WTSDA

World Tang Soo Do Association

Tang Soo Do is a 2,000 year old traditional martial art that traces its roots to ancient Korea. The art has been passed down from instructor to student for many generations with each generation striving to continuously improve and spread the art of Tang Soo Do. Our association was founded by Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin who first came to the United States in 1968 as a representative of the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association.

Grandmaster Shin formed the US Tang Soo Do Association in Burlington, NJ and the organization expanded across the US as well as foreign countries. After many years of Tang Soo Do’s promotion within the US, the organization was reorganized to fit the growing demands of the international community of Tang Soo Do masters, instructors, and students. On November 13-14, 1982, a Charter Convention for the World Tang Soo Do Association was held in Philadelphia, PA. At the Charter Convention Master Jae C. Shin was recognized as Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association.

What Makes Us Different

Gear up for success!

Our teaching is our promise to you – when you appreciate what we offer, you’ll be eager to return for more. Plus, just like a gym membership, our enrollment is super flexible and operates on a month-month basis!

Once the student is ready to dive in, they can grab their uniform and sparring gear! We recommend waiting until they’re fully committed to this exciting journey before making that investment. Let’s get them geared up for success!

Get ready to be inspired! Our classes are taught by Adult Black Belt Instructors, each with at least four years of martial arts experience and a minimum of one year in instructor training. They not only meet state and federal clearance requirements but also hold essential certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED. We believe in continuous growth, so our instructors and class assistants are committed to serious training and ongoing seminars to bring you the best experience possible!

Students aged 7 and older enrolled in our traditional programs enjoy unlimited classes each week! This offers you the flexibility to fit classes into your schedule, with no restrictions on which days you can attend.

All new students enjoy their first month of membership at no cost! This provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in our community and connect with some of our students.

No hidden fees here! The tuition includes belts, tests, stripes, promotions, registration with the World Tang Soo Do Association, handbooks for students and parents, a student app, and shared studio equipment for students to use during class.

We organize our classes by age group to provide your child with the optimal learning experience. This allows them to train alongside their peers in a curriculum tailored to their developmental stage.