Classes
Classes are offered to children and adults, to people with no martial arts training or with extensive training.
Classes for children are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Adult classes follow the children's classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7:45-9:00 pm.
Karate classes now available during the day! Right-click for more information about daytime karate classes.
To keep up with the demand for quality martial arts instruction during the work/school day, Black Tiger Karate has added the following classes, starting June 9, 2011:
"Little Tigers" - Simple self-defense moves and increased awareness of surroundings gives younger children (4-6 years old) increased confidence (and all under the disguise of having a great time)! A great way to burn of some of that nervous energy (and a good workout for Mom or Dad, too - because of the age of these little guys, parent participation is required). Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
"Ladies Only" - We understand that sometimes, women prefer to train without any men present. The kids are in school, so grab a girlfriend and come in for a complementary class (all instructors are female, of course). Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-11:00 am Right click for more information about karate taught by women, for women
Daytime Adult Classes - Evening is family time? If frequent long days, dinner with the family, or kids' activities make evening class difficult to make, join us over the lunch hour! Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-1:00 pm.
Home School Class - If you are looking for a physical activity that the kids will love, you've come to the right place. Daytime self-defense, taught by a licensed educator, what could be better? Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Wednesday classes are a big hit! In addition to the traditional classes taught
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the classes are focused on specific topics:
1st Wed of the month - Forms/Hyung
2nd Wed of the month - One Steps
3rd Wed of the month - Self Defense / Ho Sin Sul
4th Wed of the month - Sparring
5th Wed of the month - Instructor's choice
"Open" classes are held from 10-11 am on the first four Saturdays of the month (except testing days). Instructors are available to help students work on an aspect of their choosing.
A sample week:
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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.
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 finish with board breaking.
Dan Tests
Dan tests are held semi-annually, and participation is by invitation only.