Frequently Asked Questions

What do you teach?
Tang Soo Do (the Korean equivalent to Japanese karate) provides the foundation for our instruction on effective kicking and punching. Tang Soo Do training emphasizes direct application of force against an attacker with strikes and blocks.

Can women do this?
Women are especially well-served by traditional martial arts training. We modify some traditional techniques to optimize a woman's strengths. The program for women emphasizes conditioning, flexibility, form, and self-defense rather than sport sparring and competition training. Our programs offer a complete form of exercise that incorporates many of the benefits of Yoga, Weight Training, Aerobics, and Pilates.

Do you teach children?
Yes. However, the program is a formal course of instruction; it is not day-care. We won't enroll children if they're not ready -- it's not in the interest of the child, parent, or WDMAA. We'll make this decision together no later than the end of the first month of training. If we determine that the time isn't right, we will refund your tuition payment and we'll try again later.

Is this good for children?
Yes. The program objective (to develop a confident, competent, and complete martial artist) is the same for all students. However, children have shorter attention spans, different physical capabilities and limitations, and are more impressionable than adults. Achieving the program objective requires different approaches -- shorter classes, less repetition, less explanation, more variety, and greater emphasis on confidence building through small cumulative achievements. The positive physical, mental, and moral growth that most kids realize through martial arts training is impressive and carries over to school, home, and other activities.

Am I too old to start?
Never. We tailor our programs to your physical capabilities and limitations. We'll determine what you can reasonably accomplish through martial arts training and develop a plan that will enable you to achieve your goals. Increased flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance as well as improved ability to defend yourself are all within your grasp.

How often can I train?
Formal instruction 2 to 3 times per week is the optimal frequency for learning. You will have plenty of opportunity to practice in class, but should practice as often as possible at home or at the school. The saying "repetition is the mother of all the skill" is especially applicable to martial arts training.

How much does it cost?
Contact Master Davis directly for the current monthly tuition and fee structures.