The Penn State Martial Arts Group provides a high level of teaching excellence. Its teachers are all Tang Soo Do black belts and World Tang Soo Do Association certified instructors. Senior instructors from the Penn State Martial Arts Group train regularly with the highest ranking members of the World Tang Soo Do Association. They have learned the history, philosophy, and protocol associated with the art, and are committed to passing these traditions on to the next generation of students.
Students sparring Great emphasis is placed on providing a safe environment in which to train.
This includes the physical space, locker rooms and showers as well as the creation of a safe atmosphere in which a wide variety of students of both genders and all backgrounds can feel comfortable. The Penn State Martial Arts Group is a tightly knit organization where students gain a feeling of belonging from being part of the group. Many lifelong friendships can be found through training, and a deep feeling of trust and respect for one's fellow students and instructors is often gained. As a member studio of the World Tang Soo Do Association, we provide a strong connection to a world wide community of martial arts practitioners. The World Tang Soo Do Association has approximately 100,000 members in 30 countries world wide.