The history of Tang Soo Do is highly linked to Taekwondo in that it is essentially a precursor. Tang Soo Do is the Korean pronunciation of 唐手道 (Okinawan: Tou-Te-Do). With the Japanese unification, the name changed to “Kara-Te” because 唐 referred to “China” but can also be pronounced as “Kara” in Japanese. The kanji was changed to 空 meaning “Empty”. In Korea, there were originally 5 Kwan (schools) before the Korean War, and then evolved to 9 Kwan after the Korean War. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, Koreans were not allowed to practice their native martial art. They were exposed to Japanese martial arts, one of which included Shotokan. One of the Korean Kwan founders is Lee, Won Kuk. He is the founder of Chung Do Kwan Tang Soo Do, and he is said to be a student of Funakoshi, Gichin. Based on some quick searches, it appears that General Choi studied under Lee, Won Kuk. Another famous lineage is Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, founded by Hwang, Kee. Hwang studied books that included those written by Funakoshi, and it is also said that he may have studied too with Lee, Won Kuk. Chuck Norris came from this lineage. This is the lineage that Cobra Kai is based on with Pat Johnson’s work in the original Karate Kid. Similarly to what happened in Japan, after the war, the South Korean government wanted to unify under one name led by the Korean Taekwondo Association. Some schools agreed, while some schools split. That is why you may see some with lineages from the 9 Kwan use “Tang Soo Do” or “Taekwondo” and yet have similar forms with derivations from a Japanese lineage.
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The history of Tang Soo Do is highly linked to Taekwondo in that it is essentially a precursor.
Tang Soo Do is the Korean pronunciation of 唐手道 (Okinawan: Tou-Te-Do). With the Japanese unification, the name changed to “Kara-Te” because 唐 referred to “China” but can also be pronounced as “Kara” in Japanese. The kanji was changed to 空 meaning “Empty”.
In Korea, there were originally 5 Kwan (schools) before the Korean War, and then evolved to 9 Kwan after the Korean War.
During the Japanese occupation of Korea, Koreans were not allowed to practice their native martial art. They were exposed to Japanese martial arts, one of which included Shotokan.
One of the Korean Kwan founders is Lee, Won Kuk. He is the founder of Chung Do Kwan Tang Soo Do, and he is said to be a student of Funakoshi, Gichin.
Based on some quick searches, it appears that General Choi studied under Lee, Won Kuk.
Another famous lineage is Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, founded by Hwang, Kee. Hwang studied books that included those written by Funakoshi, and it is also said that he may have studied too with Lee, Won Kuk. Chuck Norris came from this lineage. This is the lineage that Cobra Kai is based on with Pat Johnson’s work in the original Karate Kid.
Similarly to what happened in Japan, after the war, the South Korean government wanted to unify under one name led by the Korean Taekwondo Association. Some schools agreed, while some schools split.
That is why you may see some with lineages from the 9 Kwan use “Tang Soo Do” or “Taekwondo” and yet have similar forms with derivations from a Japanese lineage.
Very interesting, We definitely notice the similarity. We will do more research into the Korean arts in future episode =).
@@MartialSipsPodcastlove the podcast and appreciate the authentic and humble perspectives towards multiple arts and cross training! Thank you for these episodes! 🙏🏼