Our Values & Principles
- Integrity
- Truth
- Humility
- Respect
- Self Control
- Perseverance
- Responsibility
- Sincerity
- Justice
- Concentration
- Courtesy
- Modesty
- Thankfulness
- Loyalty
- Self Sacrifice
- Cooperation
- Faithfulness
- Charitability
The purpose of Tang Soo Do training, our art, consists of self defense, health, and learning how
to reach our highest potential.
We believe by following and teaching the above values and principles that it will improve the character of our students and in essence, help our students develop postive life skills.
The physical training and practice of our art not only teaches students to protect themselves, but it can contribute to their overall health and wellbeing as well. Which in turn, also plays a part in self improvement.
We feel that when our students strive to become better that not only will they reap the benefits, but society as a whole will benefit. Therefore, we believe we are contributing to making the world a better place for everyone.
Our Dojang's History
Master Edwin Petty opened our dojang June 11, 2011. Shortly after opening, his son and daughter, Master Sean and Brittany, joined him as instructors. Master Kelly Shaver became head instructor in 2018. Today, the dojang is owned by Kelly and Brittany, and Master Sean contributes by teaching and helping with operations.
Lineage of our Art – Tang Soo Do
Supreme Grand Master Hwang Kee
Grand Master Hwang Kee is the founder of Moo Duk Kwan (from which the majority of all modern Tang Soo Do stylists trace their lineage).
He included his philosophy that no one could ever reach perfection through out his art . His decision to use the Midnight Blue Belt over the color black was based on this philosophy. He felt the color black meant perfection though humans are never perfect, but the midnight blue sky was limitless, just like the training and knowledge that one could practice in a lifetime. Today, Midnight Blue is still used for the color of our Black Belt.
Grand Master Hwang Kee made it his life's mission to help spread the martial arts around the world and trained many masters. He authored many books, traveled to many countries, and did everything he could to unify the martial arts in Korea and the world.
Grand Master Jae Joon Kim
Student of and Successor to Grand Master Hwang Kee
- Founder of Tang Soo Do in United States
- Became one of Grandmaster Hwang Kee’s most accomplished students.
- Trained Chuck Norris, martial artist & movie actor
- Trained Pat Johnson, who is famous for the martial arts choreography in the Karate Kid series
- Trained World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Leon Spinks
Our Lineage -
Grand Master Jae Joon Kim
- Grand Master Jae Joon Kim tested Master Edwin Petty for his 1st and 2nd degree black belt
- Master Sean Petty tested for his first degree black belt by Grand Master Jae Joon Kim
- Both Master Edwin and Master Sean trained under Grandmaster Greg Boliard who was a student of Grandmaster Jae Joon Kim
Grand Master Kang Uk Lee
Head of The United Kingdom Tang Soo (Soo Bahk) Do Federation [UKTSDF]
- One of Grand Master Hwang Kee’s most senior students
- Introduced Tang Soo Do to the United Kingdom and South East Asia.
- His inspiration and guidance were instrumental in the increase in popularity and development of Tang Soo Do in Europe
Our Lineage -
Grand Master Kang Uk Lee
- Master Edwin, Master Sean, Master Kelly, and Brittany are lifetime members of the UKTSDF federation
- Master Edwin, Master Sean, and Master Kelly tested for their Master belt under Grand Master Kang Uk Lee's federation
- Brittany tested for all her black belt rankings under Grand Master Kang Uk Lee's federation
Grand Master Dale Drouillard
Opened First Moo Duk Kwan School Established in America
- Awarded 10th Dan (Black Belt) from Grand Master Kang Uk Lee
- First American ever to be awarded a Cho Dan (1st Degree Black Belt) by the late Supreme Grand Master Hwang Kee
- Instrumental in convincing Grand Master Jae Joon Kim to come to America
Our Lineage -
Grand Master Dale Drouillard
- Master Edwin and Master Sean trained under Grand Master Drouillard at monthly Master belt trainings and many of his seminars
- Master Kelly and Brittany have attended various seminars taught by Grand Master Drouillard