Tang Soo Do vs Tae Kwon Do

Guest · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 5:17 pm Post subject: Tang Soo Do vs Tae Kwon Do

What is the difference between Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwon Do?

ninjanurse · KF VIP

Tang soo do was the name by which the Oh Do Kwan of Tae kwon do was known prior to the late 1950's/early 1960's. This kwan was brought to the Korean military by General Choi and other members of the Chung DO kwan. This history implies that the two were synonymous. There are a total of 9 kwans under the umbrella of TKD-all have similarities and differences and have borrowed heavily from each other.

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mouko_yamamoto · Orange Belt

I don't know the difference, but my instructor teaches both to us, so I'm happy.

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Sens55 · Orange Belt

As ninjanurse pointed out, TKD is kind of a blanket name that governs a lot of different styles under its umbrella. However, some TSD schools go out of their way to point out that they're NOT TKD. It kind of depends on the instructor and his "heritage" (i.e. his instructor, his instructor's instructor, etc).

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