Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy

Check the links on the left for more…  Great job at testing to EVERYONE!  We were very happy to have our first group of students at the Y test this cycle, and it was a pleasure to be so well represented.

Photos from the most recent Gup test are now online. We will be adding pictures from the Adult test soon. Stay tuned. If you would like a copy of any of the pictures, please let us know, and we will be glad to send you the full-resolution version.

For the protection of students, names of youth students will never be published online.

We have 2 exciting events taking place in February 2009 that all CTSDA students are invited to attend.

The first is the Central Ohio Clinic, which will take place in Columbus, OH on the OSU campus.  This event will take place February 7th, and will feature some of the best WTSDA instructors from our Region.  Instructors from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan will be onhand to share their Tang Soo Do knowledge.

The second event is a roadtrip: The 2009 Western PA Championships, which will be held just outside of Pittsburgh, PA.  This will be a competition open to all ages of students (must be a WTSDA member) and will be an outstanding opportunity to meet Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin!  Western PA has a great tradition of Tang Soo Do, and has been extremely supportive of WTSDA efforts in this area for many years.  We expect this to be a very high quality event.

Follow the links above to download and print the paperwork.  We will be collecting the paperwork for the Championships in class to send in one packet.  Please note there is an early registration deadline by the end of the year.  After that, the price does go up slightly.

Congratulations to everyone who tested this past Saturday! Everyone did an excellent job and pictures will be posted soon!

When/Where/Directions

Testing will begin promptly at 9AM. We suggest students arrive no later than 8:30 in order to walk from the garage, change, fill out any lingering paperwork and get used to the training room. The building will open at 8AM.

The testing will take place at The Ohio State University RPAC center, room A200. The easiest place to park is in the Neil Avenue Parking Garage for $3.00. Here are directions showing how to get to the Neil Ave. Garage from the Y.

Students from Buckeye Tang Soo Do will be at the different exits, pointing you in the right direction.

After testing, all students are invited to join Buckeye TSD students for lunch at Moy’s Chinese Restaurant. This will begin at approximately 3PM. The cost is $15 per person. Lunch is served “family style” and everyone gets a chance to try several different dishes.

What do I need to know?

All students are responsible for knowing the material on their rank sheet. Each section is graded on a percentage basis. Students may be asked to think outside of the box and apply their knowledge in a new and challenging way. Show good spirit and do your best!

What do I need to bring?

All students should bring their uniform and Gup manual. Children will not spar at this exam, but adults should bring their mouthpiece, and any additional protective gear they wish to use.

How Much does it Cost?

The cost for testing is $25.00 and it is due by the day of the test. Please see me if you need to make alternate arrangements.

Last thing…

RELAX! If this is your first testing, just be ready to do your best and show your best spirit. You aren’t expected to know everything or do everything perfectly. All of the graders started just like you, and they remember their first test very well. Make sure you are well hydrated and have a good dinner the night before!

Tang Soo!!!

The Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy fall gup testing will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008. This event is being hosted by Buckeye Tang Soo Do at the Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) at The Ohio State University campus and will include students from all three Central Ohio Tang Soo Do schools. Students are welcome to invite family and friends to watch!

This past October some members of the Columbus Tang Soo Do Academy attended the Masters’ Grand Extravaganza in Chicago, IL. There was a black belt testing held Friday night, a day long tournament Saturday followed by the Extravaganza Night Show, and a black belt class on Sunday. View the pictures here.

Pictures from the 2008 Western Pa Gup Clinic are online at the Keystone Martial Arts website. Thanks to Master Jorgensen, Master Homschek, and Ms. Harvey and all of our Western PA family for hosting such an excellent event!

On Thursday, September 4, CTSDA will demonstrate the Art of Tang Soo Do at the Western Branch YMCA in Pataskala at 6:30pm.  We plan to show some basic movements of Tang Soo Do, forms, a few weapon techniques, and answer any questions folks may have about our art.

If you’re wondering what we’re all about, I invite you to join us on Thursday and see for yourself!

For the Fall session, we will be having class at the following times:

Youth (6-12): Monday and Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:50pm.  Cost $30 for YMCA members and $60 for associates.

Adult (13 and up): Monday and Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm.  Cost $40 for YMCA members and $80 for associates.