Our Teen & Adult Tang Soo Do program is open to anyone ages 13 and older who wishes to learn the art of Tang Soo Do.
Many of our students train alongside family members, creating opportunities for parents, teenagers, and other family members to share the martial arts experience together.
Regardless of age, students train together and learn the same core curriculum on the same floor. Teen and adult members may also have access to additional training opportunities that are not available to younger students.
Whether your goal is fitness, learning a traditional martial art, earning your next rank, working toward black belt, or simply challenging yourself in a new way, our instructors are here to help you progress.
More Than Physical Training
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art with a rich history and tradition.
Korean terminology is frequently used by instructors and students to help preserve and promote the Korean heritage of the art. Students learn through a combination of instruction, demonstration, repetition, discussion, drills, and occasional games.
Physical techniques are developed through practice, explanation, and repetition. But martial arts training is about more than learning how to move.
Students also explore principles such as:
- Honor
- Obedience
- Respect
- Focus
- Self-control
- Brotherhood
- Confidence
- Humility
These principles can help students develop stronger leadership skills while training in a family-oriented environment.
Learning From Multiple Instructors
Our instructors help students work toward their individual goals, whether that means:
- Learning the next pattern
- Improving a particular technique
- Preparing for an upcoming examination
- Building physical fitness
- Working toward black belt
Students learn techniques through instruction and receive feedback from multiple certified black belt instructors.
This creates an important system of checks and balances while helping ensure that students develop correct technique.
Training with multiple instructors also gives students the opportunity to experience different teaching styles and explanations. Sometimes hearing or seeing a technique explained in a different way can make all the difference.
Our goal is to help reduce frustration, encourage continued growth, and develop a deeper understanding of Tang Soo Do.
How the Program Works
The program is designed around attending two classes each week, with students having three possible class opportunities available.
This provides flexibility for busy schedules while encouraging students to maintain consistent training.
A Rotating Curriculum
We use a rotating curriculum that gives instructors additional time to work with students and provide more detailed instruction when needed.
Students are evaluated throughout an 11-week training session, followed by two weeks of testing.
Scores and promotions are based on individual achievement and the successful completion of established milestones.
Our curriculum provides a structured path forward, but instructors can also spend additional time on techniques, concepts, or areas of philosophy that require further attention.
A Traditional Martial Arts School
Resurgence Martial Arts is a traditional Tang Soo Do school affiliated with the World Tang Soo Do Association.
We attend events with other schools from throughout the region twice each year.
While students may have opportunities to participate in tournaments and other events, we are not a competition-focused school.
Our primary focus is personal development and the study of Tang Soo Do as a martial art.
Your First Class
Starting something new can be intimidating.
You may not know the terminology. You may not understand every technique right away. You may wonder whether you are athletic enough, flexible enough, or coordinated enough to train.
Our only expectation of a new student is simple:
Try.
We do not judge students based on their athletic ability, physical condition, coordination, experience, or personality.
Every instructor and experienced martial artist was once a beginner.
You do not need to arrive already knowing how to do martial arts. That's why you're here.
What to Expect
Our Tang Soo Do program provides a planned path from your first class and beyond.
Each season includes specific goals, drills, techniques, and patterns that help students work toward their next rank.
Following our course plans provides students with structure and direction. At the same time, instructors may adjust their focus when a particular technique or philosophical concept needs additional attention.
Season and class plans are designed to give students time to learn and practice specific skills while allowing instructors the opportunity to provide more detailed instruction.
Our instructors are here to help push you toward your fullest potential.
However, you know your body better than anyone else. Always communicate with your instructor about physical limitations, injuries, or concerns that may affect your training.
What You Put Into Training Matters
If you come to class expecting to exercise and sweat, you will not be disappointed.
If you want to understand the philosophy behind the techniques you are learning, our instructors are available to answer your questions.
If you want to challenge yourself, improve your skills, and have fun while learning martial arts, we encourage that too.
You get out of your training what you put into it—with effort and an open mind.
Tang Soo Do can be many things to different people. Your journey may focus on fitness, self-improvement, traditional martial arts, family, friendship, or the long-term goal of earning a black belt.
Whatever brings you to the mat, your journey begins with the first step.
Ready to Get Started?
If you are new to martial arts, we have additional information about getting started, trial memberships, and what to expect during your first several weeks of training.
Visit our registration page to learn more about beginning your martial arts journey with Resurgence Martial Arts.
