Classes

Children's classes are held at each dojang every Tuesday and Thursday. Adult classes are also held every Tuesday and Thursday, but will only be offered at the Legacy location, as of 2 February 2010:

New Students

• Thinking about starting your (or your child's) Tang Soo Do training?

• No experience necessary! Of course, if you do have experience in Tang Soo Do, or any other martial art, you are just as welcome to join the family!

• The Black Tiger family welcomes new students with open arms! Our classes run continuously throughout the year, and you can start at any time.

• We suggest visiting, and participating, in a couple of class sessions before signing up for the month.

• Uniforms are not required, or even used, by beginning students. Uniforms are ordered for students entering the Advanced Beginner class.

• We remove our shoes before entering the dojang, and train barefoot. Sandals and flip-flops work well.

• Wear clothes that are comfortable to move around/work out in.

• Please remove all jewelry before coming to class.

Saturday Training

On some Saturdays, training is held at one of the dojangs, alternating every month (events). These training sessions are a recommended (but completely optional) supplement to regular class time.  "Open" training sessions allow each individual student to pick a topic, other sessions will be taught as a seminar on a given topic, lead by an instructor.

Gup Tests

Gup (rank) tests are held quarterly, and participation is by invitation only. Students must be currently registered with all fees paid to be eligible for testing. Students are tested on their knowledge and performance of hyung (forms), basics, one-step sparring techniques, shadow sparring or free sparring against an opponent (depending on rank), and finishing with board breaking.