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World Tang Soo Do Association Region 20 offers training in Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean martial art. Participants practice martial arts skills including self-defense, forms, breaking, weapons, health care, and meditation as part of their training.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
The program is part of Region 20 of the World Tang Soo Do Association, which is the official region of the Association in Southern California. Tang Soo Do in this Association is described as a traditional Korean art that reflects heritage and the value of a traditional way or path. Training in Tang Soo Do within this Association emphasizes five virtues: humanity, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom, and trust, as stated in its mission. The mission further explains that Tang Soo Do teaches physical techniques and trains students to practice the “DO” way of life through these five virtues, with the goal of reaching an ultimate level of “DO” and living in harmony with the laws of nature.
The World Tang Soo Do Association held its charter convention on November 13 and 14, 1982. Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin came to the United States in 1968 and formed the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation in Burlington, New Jersey in 1968, and Region 20 was formed in 2002. The Association has grown to over 100,000 members in 36 countries.
Leadership connected to Region 20 includes Region 20 Regional Director Master Patrick Marsch and the Region 20 Webmaster, who can be reached at [email protected]. The broader Association leadership includes Founder Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, Grandmaster Robert E. Beaudoin, and Grandmaster William R. Strong. Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association, holds the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt and was promoted to this rank on July 17, 2010 at the WTSDA World Championship in Greensboro, NC. Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin was promoted to 8th Dan on July 17, 2010 at the 2010 World Championships. Grandmaster William R. Strong, who holds a BA, MA, and PhD and is a professor of geography at the University of North Alabama, has served as Membership Committee Chair, Region 6 Director, Technical Advisory Committee Chair, Secretary General, President, and The Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association. His rank history includes achieving Cho Dan on September 7, 1974, Sam Dan in August 1981, Sah Dan in 1983, O Dan in 1988, Yuk Dan in 1994, Chil Dan in 2003, and promotion to Pal Dan Grandmaster at the World Championship in 2014.
Region 20 has a Scholarship program for the benefit of World Tang Soo Do Association students. Region 20 organized a 2018 WTSDA Women’s Demo that featured over 450 women and girl martial artists in the Association. Region 20 also holds a Region 20 Championship Tournament with over 130 competitors from regional schools. Region 20 recognizes Regional Champions and awards such as Family of the Year and Scholarship Recipients for WTSDA students.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
The program is part of Region 20 of the World Tang Soo Do Association, which is the official region of the Association in Southern California. Tang Soo Do in this Association is described as a traditional Korean art that reflects heritage and the value of a traditional way or path. Training in Tang Soo Do within this Association emphasizes five virtues: humanity, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom, and trust, as stated in its mission. The mission further explains that Tang Soo Do teaches physical techniques and trains students to practice the “DO” way of life through these five virtues, with the goal of reaching an ultimate level of “DO” and living in harmony with the laws of nature.
The World Tang Soo Do Association held its charter convention on November 13 and 14, 1982. Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin came to the United States in 1968 and formed the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation in Burlington, New Jersey in 1968, and Region 20 was formed in 2002. The Association has grown to over 100,000 members in 36 countries.
Leadership connected to Region 20 includes Region 20 Regional Director Master Patrick Marsch and the Region 20 Webmaster, who can be reached at [email protected]. The broader Association leadership includes Founder Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, Grandmaster Robert E. Beaudoin, and Grandmaster William R. Strong. Grandmaster Jae C. Shin, founder of the World Tang Soo Do Association, holds the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt and was promoted to this rank on July 17, 2010 at the WTSDA World Championship in Greensboro, NC. Grandmaster Robert Beaudoin was promoted to 8th Dan on July 17, 2010 at the 2010 World Championships. Grandmaster William R. Strong, who holds a BA, MA, and PhD and is a professor of geography at the University of North Alabama, has served as Membership Committee Chair, Region 6 Director, Technical Advisory Committee Chair, Secretary General, President, and The Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association. His rank history includes achieving Cho Dan on September 7, 1974, Sam Dan in August 1981, Sah Dan in 1983, O Dan in 1988, Yuk Dan in 1994, Chil Dan in 2003, and promotion to Pal Dan Grandmaster at the World Championship in 2014.
Region 20 has a Scholarship program for the benefit of World Tang Soo Do Association students. Region 20 organized a 2018 WTSDA Women’s Demo that featured over 450 women and girl martial artists in the Association. Region 20 also holds a Region 20 Championship Tournament with over 130 competitors from regional schools. Region 20 recognizes Regional Champions and awards such as Family of the Year and Scholarship Recipients for WTSDA students.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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