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Simply put, Martial Arts training builds physical strength and strength of character. Martial Arts is for everyone, regardless of age or body type. And since it encourages a lifestyle of total well-being, Martial Arts training is a lifelong journey rather than a destination.

We could say we're the best in the area because we offer so much more than other schools. But we'll let you make that decision! From our friendly, knowledgeable and well-trained staff to our clean, safe and well-equipped facility, we have the perfect program for YOU. We're kid-focused and adult-savvy. We'll not only teach you all the techniques and moves, but we'll also educate you in the Martial Arts way: Respect, Self-Confidence and Discipline. And parents: We guarantee to transform your child into a motivated, self-starter who will clean his/her room without being asked! So come grow with us... and bring the entire family!

The history of our school : Name: Long Beach Tang Soo Academy. Chief Instructor; Grandmaster Ed James. Style: Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. Date open: 1989. Size of the Dojang 2,000 square feet. Student Enrollment 85 students. Location: 3914 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, California.  Our school is also a member of the Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation. Founder and President Chong Su Kim out of York, Pennsylvania. Grandmaster Ed James received his Martial Arts training directly from Grandmaster Sang kyu Shim out of Detroit Michigan from 1964 to 1988. Grandmaster Ed received valuable training about the rich history and culture of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan.  Martial Arts is something you must experience directly to understand According to Grandmaster Ed.  Grandmaster Ed was inducted into five Martial arts Hall of Fame: 2001 U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame ( Golden Life Time Achievement Award). The North American Black Belt Hall of Fame ( Living Legend Award 2003). Masters 2004 Hall of Fame ( Life Achievement Award) . U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame 2004 ( Tang Soo Do Instructor of the year) . Action Martial Arts Magazine's Hall of Fame ( Ambassador to the Martial Arts).

The history of our style is Tang Soo Do Translated is Way of the China Hand.  It is a primary system of empty hand self-defense dating back about 2,000 years. This style was originally used as a way for common people to protect themselves from roving bands of criminals.  Tang Soo Do roots can be trace back to the three kingdoms in Korean history. Shilla 57 BC-935 AD, Packjae 18 BC-660AD, and koguryo 37 BC-668 AD.  Soo Bahk Kee was the old name for Tang Soo Do.  Tang Soo Do is a combination style of self-defense, 60% Soo Bahk, 30% Northern Chinese (Hard Style) and 10% Southern Chinese (Soft Style).  Tang Soo Do is both a hard and soft style, deriving its hardness in part from Soo Bahk kicking techniques, and its soft flowing movements from the Southern Chinese Tang systems.  Over the years Tang Soo Do has developed into a sophisticated art of combat techniques.  The man who developed the modern style Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan was Grandmaster Hwang Kee.

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