1962 - Jong Hyan Lee establishes Tang Soo Do in San Diego California.
1975 - Jong Hyan Lee, the founder of Tang Soo Do in San Diego, California, establishes the Institute of Tangsoology and breaks away from Grandmaster Hwang Kee.
Tang Soo Do is the study of disciplines which enlightens an indivdual physically, mentally, and intellectually.
Tang Soo Do... What does it mean?
Literally translated, the word TANG means T'ang Dynasty of China which reflects the shared cultural background between China and Korea. SOO means hand, but it implies fist, punch, strike or defence. DO means way of life or art. Thus TANG SOO DO means the korean classical martial art which was influenced by the T'ang method of martial art. The final translation can be put together as the rather poetical - WAY OF THE CHINA HAND
Tangsoology Emblem 1. The fourteen laurel leaves on each side represent the 14 states of Korea and the advancement of peace. 2. The three seeds joining the leaves on each side represent '3000li' (distance from North to South) Korea. They also represent Korea's success. 3. The six seeds in total represent the six continents 4. The fist represents Tang Soo Do and justice. 5. The Hangul characters: 'Tang' 'Soo'. 6. Blue: Mental Aspect - Serenity, Maturity,Black Belt. Red: Physical Aspect - Fire Yellow: Intellectual Aspect
