ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION
Welcome to the International Martial Arts Association, led by Dae Kwan Jang Nim Ki Yun Yi. We are a global Martial Arts community dedicated to the art and discipline of Tang Soo Do. Our mission is to promote physical, mental, and spiritual growth through the practice of Tang Soo Do, and to foster a sense of respect, self-discipline, focus, confidence, and leadership among our members.
Tang Soo Do is one of the oldest Martial arts. It originated in Korea around 2,000 years ago, and the philosophy and techniques are still being taught today. The kicking techniques of Tang Soo Do are based on the ancient Korean kicking style of Tae Kyun, and the soft flowing movements come from the northern and southern Chinese systems. The word "Tang" originates from a Korean word meaning "to defend and strike." "Soo" means hand, but it may also be interpreted as a punch, a strike, a fist, or a defense. "Do" means a way of life. When you combine the three words, Tang Soo Do means "The Way of the Hand of Tang."
