Class Schedule Update December 2009

Thursdays:
Thursday, December 10th was the last class for the Community Ed fall session. The winter schedule will be available on Jan 3rd. Class will resume in mid-Jan.

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Mondays:
Orange belts and higher will continue to meet on Mondays at NSTKD Studio.

Location: 8 South 12th Avenue East, Duluth, MN

Teacher: Mr. Tapa or Mr. Zehm

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Cost: $5 per class

Tang Soo!

Thursday Night Class - Fall 2009

The new Community Ed Session begins Sept 24th

Thursday night Classes:
All belt levels meet at Central High School

Location: 800 E. Central Entrance, Duluth, MN.

Teacher: Mr. Tapa or Mr. Zehm

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Cost: $26

Dates: Sept 24 through December 10, 2009
No class: 10/1, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26

All are welcome.

You can sign up on the first day of class or pre-register on line through the Duluth Community Ed School system's website.

Tang Soo!

Monday Night Class- Fall Session 2009

Monday night classes resume Sept 14th.

The final Monday night class for summer session will be August 31st, 2009.

No class on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7th.

The Monday night class for orange belts and higher will resume the 2nd Monday in September (Sept 14th).

Location: NSTKD Studio - 8 South 12th Avenue East, Duluth, MN

Teacher: Mr. Tapa or Mr. Zehm

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Cost: $5 per class

Tang Soo!

Monday Night Class- Summer Session 2009

Final Class for Monday Night, Summer Session 2009 is August 31st.

The final Monday night class held at North Shore Tae Kwon Do will be August 31st, 2009.

Tang Soo!

Final Class for Summer Session 2009

Final Class for Summer Session 2009 is July 23rd.

The final Thursday night class through Duluth Community Ed will meet at Central High School as usual, but we will be in a different room. If it is sunny, we will be in the cafeteria. If it rains, the Community Band will need that space and we will meet in Room 108.

Thursday night class will resume in the fall. Fall class schedule will be posted in early September on the Duluth Community Ed webpage, or see their insert in the Budgeteer.

Tang Soo!

Test photos from 7-16-2009

Mike and Chris after their first Tang Soo Do Test

Mike and Chris have been promoted from 10th Gup (white belt) to 9th Gup (white belt with a black stripe).

Training video - 6th Form

Pyung Ahn Sam Dan




Mr. Zehm calls the form. Ian and Nick practice the 6th Hyung, Pyung Ahn Sam Dan (the 3rd Pyung Ahn form). This form is required for 4th Gup. Diane and Jessica practice the 5th Hyung, Pyung Ahn E Dan. This form is required for 5th Gup. Dan practices the 4th Hyung, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan. This form is required for 6th Gup.

Training video - 5th Form

Pyung Ahn E Dan




Mr. Zehm calls the form. Ian, Nick, Diane and Jessica practice the 5th Hyung, Pyung Ahn E Dan (the 2nd Pyung Ahn form). This form is required for 5th Gup. Dan is practicing the 4th Hyung, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan. This form is required for 6th Gup.

Training video - 4th Form

Pyung Ahn Cho Dan




Mr. Zehm calls the form. Ian, Nick, Diane, Jessica and Dan practice the 4th Hyung, Pyung Ahn Cho Dan (the 1st Pyung Ahn form). This form is required for 6th Gup.

Training video - 3rd Form

Sae Kye Hyung Sam Bu




Mr. Zehm calls the Form. Ian, Nick, Diane, Jessica and Dan practice the 3rd Hyung, or Form. This form is required for 7th Gup. The stances include: Choong Dan Yup Mahk Ki (side-center defense in fighting stance), Choong Dan Kong Kyuck (mid-level strike) and Tollyo Cha Ki (round house kick).

Training video - 2nd Form

Sae Kye Hyung E Bu



Sara calls the form. Mr. Zehm, Ian and Nick practice the 2nd Hyung, or Form. This form is required for 8th Gup, Orange Belt. The stances include: Sang Dan Mahk Ki (high block), Sang Dan Kong Kyuck (high punch) and Yup Cha Ki (side kick).

Training video - 1st Form

Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu




Mr. Zehm calls the Form. Ian, Nick, Diane, Jessica and Dan practice the 1st Hyung, or Form. This form is required for 9th Gup. The stances include: Ha Dan Mahk Ki (low block), Choong Dan Kong Kyuck (mid-level strike) and Ahp Cha Ki (front kick).

Test Day Coming Up

Monday, July 27th:

There will be a test for higher belts on Monday, July 27th, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Class will be conducted as usual during the test. The location of the test is NSTKD Studio / 8 South 12th Avenue East / Duluth, MN. Talk to Mr. Tapa to see if you are testing.

Test Day Coming Up

Thursday July 16th:

There will be a white belt test on Thursday, July 16th, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Class will be conducted as usual during the test. The location of the test is Central High School / 800 E. Central Entrance / Duluth, MN. Talk to Mr. Tapa to see if you are testing.

Photos from June 8th, 2009 Test Day

Il Soo Sik Soo Ki

Il Soo Sik Jok Ki

Post-test Group Photo

Summer session 2009

Summer schedule:

Mondays:
Orange belts and higher meet at NSTKD Studio

Location: 8 South 12th Avenue East, Duluth, MN.

Teacher: Mr. Tapa, Mr. Zehm, or Ms. Farrell

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Dates: May through August or Sept. Final Date TBA.

Cost: $5 per class

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Thursdays:
All belt levels meet at Central High School

Location: 800 E. Central Entrance, Duluth, MN.

Teacher: Mr. Tapa, Mr. Zehm, or Ms. Farrell

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Cost: $26 for 7 weeks

Dates: June 6 through July 23, 2009

All are welcome.

You can sign up on the first day of class or pre-register on line through the Duluth Community Ed School system's website.

Test Day Coming Up

There will be a test on Monday June 8th, from 6:30-8:30 PM. The location of the test is NSTKD Studio - 8 South 12th Avenue East, Duluth, MN. Talk to Mr. Tapa to see if you are testing.

Monday classes

The Duluth Tang Soo Do Academy (DTSDA) has added a Monday night class (orange belts or higher) independent of Community Ed.

Location: NSTKD Studio - 8 South 12th Avenue East, Duluth, MN

Teacher: Mr. Tapa, Mr. Zehm, or Ms. Farrell

Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

Cost: $5 per class

Spring session 2009

Tang Soo Do spring session starts Thursday, April 16th and runs through May 28th.

Location: Woodland Jr. High, Duluth, MN

Teacher: Mr. Tapa

Time/Day: 6:00-7:30 PM, Thursdays

Cost: $26 for 7 weeks

All are welcome.

You can sign up on the first day of class or pre-register on line through the Duluth Community Ed School system's website.

What is Tang Soo Do?

Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art dedicated to the fitness of the mind, body, and spirit through practical application and practice.

Literally translated "Tang" refers to China's T'ang Dynasty, reflecting the shared cultural heritage of China and Korea during this period (617-906 AD). "Soo" means hand, but implies fist or strike. "Do" means way of life or art. Thus Tang Soo Do (literally China Hand Way) is the classical Korean martial art influenced by the Chinese Tang Dynasty.

Throughout our training we follow the pathway known as Tang Soo Do. A student's journey along this path is a personal trip with no final destination. Along this "way" you will acquire various ranks that help you measure your progress and which help set short term training goals.

There is however no timetable for achieving any given objective or for reaching the ultimate goal of mastering Tang Soo Do. And thus there is no need to rush down the path. Joy and satisfaction are found in the journey, not solely in reaching the destination.

Indeed, satisfaction isn't found in reaching a certain rank or belt color, it comes from the knowledge, confidence and peace of mind acquired through the diligent training necessary to earn that rank.

If one wishes to define an ultimate goal it is: "not only to possess excellent techniques, but, more importantly, to develop and perfect one's character as well" (Jae C. Shin, Traditional Tang Soo Do, Vol. 1).

If you are interested in joining this club sign up on line at: Duluth Community Ed or drop by any class.