It is not part of any political or economical system, nor is it part of a trendy, popular exercise program. Tang Soo Do stands on its own, steeped in cherished traditional values that have borne the test of time. While aerobic and stylish workout techniques advertised so often today may motivate people initially, they are not profound enough to last for centuries as traditional martial arts have. Although they look appealing and promise you the world, in reality most of them just come and go. One example is karate-aerobics.
People seem to enjoy it very much.
Tradition is the essence of any true martial art. In 1982, when the World Tang Soo Do Association was established, we introduced three principle mottoes. The first and most important is traditionalism. We want to preserve and aspire toward our traditional values. The second motto is professionalism.