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Tangsoology TM Institute of Colorado Springs

Est. 1987

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5668 N. Union Blvd (Library Plaza, SW corner of Union and Vickers)

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

ABOUT

Welcome! The Center for Aikido and Tang Soo Do Studies is a dojo/dojang offering traditional instruction in the martial arts of Aikido and Tang Soo Do to students from seven years of age and up. General classes are open to all students regardless of skill level and we accept beginners at any time. The Center has been offering martial arts to the Colorado Springs community since 1987.In our classes we stress:· Physical development that enhances coordination· Mental development that enhances self-discipline and cognition· Spiritual development that enhances our outlook on life and teaches us that peaceful conflict resolution is best for all societyPlease Note: We teach traditional martial arts, not sports. There are no contests or competitions among participants.Please come by and watch a class!*Inquire about our new Wu Dang Tai Chi Classes!*
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5668 N. Union Blvd (Library Plaza, SW corner of Union and Vickers)

Colorado Springs, CO 80918

(719) 477-1244

Aikido Instructor: Sensei Jude Miller

Email - aikitangsoodostudies_gmail.com

Tang Soo Do Instructor: Sabom Tim Speaks Email - tspeaks_comcast.net

Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan Instructor:

Sifu Mike Anderson

Email - wudangqi_gmail.com

Instructors

Left: Sabom Tim Speaks

Right: Sensei Jude Miller

Schedule

Aikido

Monday:7:00pm-8:00pm8:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday:7:00pm-8:00pm8:00pm-9:00pm

Tang Soo Do

Tuesday:7:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday:7:00pm-8:00pm8:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday Children's:10:00am-11:00am

WuDang Tai Chi chuan

Tuesday:8:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday:12:00pm-1:00pm

Community

Free Community Class Saturday:10:00am-11:00am
Open Study Session Saturday:10:00am-12:00pm
General

Aikido

Aikido is a modern non-competitive martial art that is based on classic Japanese Budo. Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 1969), who is more commonly referred to as O-Sensei, which means Great Teacher. Many of the physical techniques in Aikido are derived from classic jujitsu (specifically, Daito-ryu jujitsu). The physical techniques of Aikido are designed to harmonize with an attacker or assailant. The majority of techniques utilized in Aikido include throws and pins which are designed to dissipate and unbalance the force of an oncoming attack. Physical training accounts for only a portion of a practitioner's study of Aikido. The three characters that compose the name Aikido (Ai, which means harmony or unifying; Ki, which means energy or spirit; and Do, which means way or path) come together to form the meaning Way of Harmonizing Energy or Way of Harmonious Spirit. The higher aims of Aikido do not include means to fell an opponent. Rather, the higher aims of Aikido focus on self-cultivation/self-realization and conflict resolution through peaceful and harmonious means. The preservation of life and harmony are of paramount importance in Aikido. Practitioners of Aikido learn to work cooperatively for mutual development rather than emphasizing physicality in a challenging manner with each other. The power of an offered attack is applied gradually, adjusting accordingly with the skill levels of the practitioners involved. Aikido techniques do not focus on inflicting pain or attacking joints, as every person has a varying level of pain tolerance and flexibility. The techniques of Aikido focus on disrupting the center of balance of an attacker, as an unbalanced attacker does not pose a dangerous threat.

Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do can be translated as "The Way of the Tang (or Chinese) Hand" (Tang Dynasty, 618-907AD). Tang Soo Do is a Korean system of self-defense that comprises a wide assortment of hand and foot techniques for blocking, kicking and punching. These techniques are derived from Chinese Chuan Fa, Korean Soo Bahk, and Tae Kyon, as well as the traditional Okinawan Naha-te, Shuri-te, and Japanese Shoto-kan Karate. Tang Soo Do was developed in the middle of the 20th century on September 9, 1945 by Grandmaster Hwang Kee based on the sum total of all his martial arts experience and expertise. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, (referred to as Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan since June 30, 1960) was founded on November 9, 1945 in Seoul, South Korea. The Moo Duk Kwan translates as Martial Virtue School, which represents Grandmaster Hwang Kees personal ideas and refinements of ancient arts of self-defense, as well as emphasizing spiritual, intellectual, and physical discipline for personal and social betterment. Tang Soo Do is often referred to as Korean Karate due to its similarity to Japanese and Okinawan Karate, as well as sharing a majority of the classic Hyung (Kata in Japanese) with these styles; most notably Shoto-kan Karate. Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan can be deduced as a philosophical and scientific study of modern (1945-1960) Korean Karate of the previous century.Although many people assume Tang Soo Do resembles Tae Kwon Do, this is not the case. Tang Soo Do practice differs notably in that Tang Soo Dos emphasis is strongly based on mental and spiritual development rather than sportive competition. Although both Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do utilize techniques involving both traditional linear kicking and punching, as well as circular hand, foot and body movements, the goal of Tae Kwon Do is Sportive Combat as opposed to Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwans aims of self improvement for a more integrated and confident social human being that contributes to human happiness. The techniques of Tang Soo Do are designed to help the student learn to incorporate all of their body motions in strategies of true self-defense situations, rather than mutual combat.
Tangsoology

TANGSOOLOGYTM

The art of Tangsoology was founded by Grandmaster Jong Hyan Lee (b. 1938 -1985 d.) in 1974 in San Diego, California. Tangsoology translates as the methodical study of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. The art of Tangsoology represents his personal refinement of both the philosophy of the Korean martial art which he had studied and had taught for over 35 years. Tangsoology methods of practice are designed to engage the student into implementing better habits and behaviors into their daily life. Both the Moo Duk Kwan and Tangsoology schools emphasize higher goals which practitioners should continue to strive toward in their daily practice. Therefore, in principle it can be deduced that Moo Duk Kwan and Tangsoology are essentially one and the same. However, currently Soo Bahk Do, like Tae Kwon Do, practices tournament contests amongst its practitioners. The applied application of Moo Do principles should be the goal of all practitioners seeking human happiness and global peace. Tangsoology practitioners seek perfection both inward and outward toward the greater world at large. The key difference is Self-improvement and an avoidance of participation in competitive games that cause human injury. Grandmaster Lee was born April 19, 1938 in Anjoung Village, a small village south of Seoul, in South Korea. In his youth he helped his family farm rice. South Korea at this time was in turmoil due to war. The streets Grandmaster Lee grew up in were rough and fighting in the streets was a daily occurrence. In 1951, Grandmaster Lee joined the Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan under Master Choi, his first instructor. In 1962, Grandmaster Lee established the first Tang Soo Do School in San Diego, California; the Tang Soo Do Karate Association. When Grandmaster Lee traveled to the United States, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. He yearned to learn the American way of living and incorporating teaching Tang Soo Do students how to become better individuals rather than better fighters. His martial art classes were taught in English because Grandmaster Lee himself was eager to learn the English language. Grandmaster Lee always encouraged his students to have educational goals and supplemented his teachings with strenuous exercises. Grandmaster Lee spent his 35 years of martial art development devoted to the teaching and advancement of the Korean art of Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. By 1965 he then spent the next 20 years redefining Tang Soo Do as he understood it. The culmination of all his research and development blossomed into his personal philosophy, which he named Tangsoology.Grandmaster Lee taught his Tangsoology style to hundreds of students from the mid 1960's until the time of his passing. Grandmaster Jong H. Lee passed away on November 28, 1985. He held the rank of Seventh Dan in the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. In 1979 Grandmaster Lee was presented the rank of Eighth Dan by the Black Belt Committee of the Institute of Tangsoology and was later promoted to Tenth Dan in 1985 in Memoriam.
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Jugensoku

AIKI-DO JUGENSOKU

Jugensoku translates as “gentle principles", and was developed by John Sabo Sensei.John Sabo Sensei (pronounced 'Say'-'bo') began his martial arts training in Kempo Karate in the early 1960s and his Aikido studies at San Diego City College under Dick Kadalubowski Sensei and JohnDamien Sensei in 1974. Sabo Sensei has a strong background in Ueshiba Aikido, Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido, and numerous other Aikido styles. He is a member of Mira Mesa Aikikai, which is a part of the greater Ki Society under Koichi Tohei Sensei. Currently, Sabo Sensei is the instructor of Aikido Jugensoku of San Diego.

Associations
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Associations

United States Judo Association

Aikido Jugensoku of San Diego, CA
Colorado Purple Mountain Dojo/Dojang Association
San Shin Kwan/Maryland Martial Arts Association

Friends

HQ - Hagerstown, MD

Colorado Springs, co

Wu Dang Tai Chi Chuan of COlorado SpringsInstructor: Sifu Mike AndersonEmail - wudangqi_gmail.comwww.wudangtao.com

CPMDDA HEADQUARTERS Hagerstown, MDYMCA 1100 Eastern Blvd. North Hagerstown, MD 21742 Instructor: Sabom-nim Vernon MedeirosPhone - (301) 733-1376 Email - houseofblueleaves_hotmail.comwww.aikitang.org

Colorado Springs, co

Center for Tang Soo Do Studies - Longmont a.k.a. Tangsoology Institute of Longmontest. 2000Longmont Recreation Center Saint Vrain Memorial Building700 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501Instructor: Sabom-nim Michael Parenteau Phone - (720) 320-3179Email - ctsds_comcast.netwww.ctsds.org
Sun Mountain Tang Soo DO -Women and girls ages 12 and up 1525 N. Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907Instructor: Ms. Gihan FellahPhone - (719) 306-8617 Email - sunmountaintangsoodo_gmail.comwww.sunmountaintangsoodo.com

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Fountain Valley Martial Arts733 Dale St. Fountain, CO, 80817 Instructor: David "Scott" ArnoldPhone - (719) 217-5753Email - fvma.arnold_earthlink.netwww.fountainvalleymartialarts.com

Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute (CSCCI): Your link to Chinese culture in the Pikes Peak RegionPhone - (719) 287-7624Email - mali.cscci_gmail.comwww.cscci.org