Instruction in the art of Tang Soo Do and Hapkido ages 4 thru Adult
Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan is a classical martial art that incorporates elements from Traditional Korean Tang Soo Do Karate, Japanese Aikido, Jui-jutsu, Okinawan Te , Chinese Tai Chi and weaponry from various traditional sources. It is an excellent method for adults to get into shape, to deal with stress and to learn proven, effective self defense techniques. Parents of the children who study Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan have claimed that it has given their children much more confidence, leadership abililities and self esteem, that it has enabled their children to get better grades through improved concentration. Additionally, students who practice Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan have been able to excell in other sports as a result of improved flexibility, coordination, strength, speed and endurance. Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan is currently practiced in both North and South America with approximately 60 schools in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachussetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Ohio, West Virginia and now North Carolina Hapkido, the character hap means “coordinated” or “joining”; ki describes internal energy, spirit, strength, or power; and do means “way” or “art”, yielding a literal translation of “joining-energy-way”. It is most often translated as “the way of coordinating energy”, “the way of coordinated power” or “the way of harmony”.
A highly eclectic Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling and throwing techniques of other martial arts, as well as kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. There is also the use of traditional weapons, which vary in emphasis depending on the particular tradition examined.
Hapkido contains both long- and close-range fighting techniques, utilizing jumping kicks and percussive hand strikes at longer ranges and pressure point strikes, joint locks, or throws at closer fighting distances. Hapkido emphasizes circular motion, redirection of force, and control of the opponent. Practitioners seek to gain advantage through footwork and body positioning to incorporate the use of leverage, avoiding the use of strength against strength.
The art has roots from Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu, and was founded by Choi Yong-Sool when he returned to Korea after World War II, having lived in Japan for 30 years living in the household of the Ta. This system was later combined with kicking and striking techniques of indigenous and contemporary arts such as taekkyeon, as well as throwing techniques and ground fighting from Japanese judo. Its history is obscured by the historical animosity between the Korean and Japanese people following the Second World War.
Keywords: karate, martial arts, tang soo do, redfield martial arts, kick, hapkido, Moo Duk Kwan, Mi Guk Kwan, Tae Kwon Do
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Redfield Martial Arts opened January 2007
What is your primary product or service?
I teach a Martial Art called Tang Soo Do, I incorporate Hapkido and Judo into the curriculum
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was involved in Judo in the 70's in the mid eighties I began studying Tang Soo Do in Greenwhich CT
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I am a instructor, not a businessman, I live the art, I believe in getting families involved. I feel if you have an honest interest in Tang Soo Do, I will go out of my way to be sure you can train.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one location. I am certified through the Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan Association, which has schools across North and South America
Provide detailed directions to your location
40/42 area 82 Technology Drive. Behind Food Lion, across from Fit For Life.
What type of payments do you accept?
I only accept cash and checks, no credit cards
Which areas do you service?
I have students all around the area come to train, from Saxipaw, Raleigh,Erwin, Dunn, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Raleigh, just to name a few.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Owned and Operated by Bernard Redfield
What are your hours of operation?
For our current schedule visit www.redtangsoodo.com
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