During your test, you will be expected to interview with the promotion board. You may be asked about any of the following information, so be sure to study well!
Our Martial Art
- The style of martial art that we study is Soo Bahk Do.
- Our martial art comes from Korea.
- Our association is Moo Duk Kwan.
- Our master instructor is Peter Murray Sa Bom Nim. His Dan Bon is 26551.
The Eight Key Concepts of Soo Bahk Do
- Courage
- Concentration
- Endurance
- Honesty
- Humility
- Control of Power
- Tension & Relaxation
- Speed Control
The Five Moo Do Values
- History
- Tradition
- Philosophy
- Discipline & Respect
- Technique
Our Instructors
(click on an instructor for their Bio)
Peter Murray
Yook Dan
(6th Degree)
Betsy Schwettman
Cho Dan
(1st Degree)
Heritage Instructors from Tang Soo Do - Taekwondo
Additional Study for Advanced Students
Our martial arts heritage comes from the Moo Duk Kwan, which means School of Martial Virtue. It was originally a Tang Soo Do Dojang created by Founder Hwang Kee after Japanese occupation ended at the close of World War II.
Tang Soo Do means Way of the China Hand (the word “Tang” refers to China’s Tang Dynasty). Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art that existed for a couple decades before Taekwondo was created. The Moo Duk Kwan interpretation of Tang Soo Do was created by Founder Hwang Kee through his study of the ancient Korean art of Taekkyon, the study of several Karate styles, and traditional Chinese martial arts.
Tang Soo Do evolved over time into the art of Soo Bahk Do that we train in today.