Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean striking art that heavily influenced both Taekwondo and Karate, emphasizing hard linear techniques, forms practice, and ki energy development through meditation. Chuck Norris, its most famous practitioner, holds an eighth-degree black belt and credits the style with shaping his film career. Though its competition viability is slower than Taekwondo's Olympic speed, its philosophical depth makes it a pivotal influence referenced by 30% of modern Korean striking arts.