Teaching in Encinitas and Del Mar Elementary Schools
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Tang Soo Do & Hapki Do - Korean Karate & Self Defense
Tang Soo Do, Korean Karate, is the primary martial art taught at the Center for Martial Arts. This hard style has become a strong traditional art that uses the natural turning and twisting of the body to empower kicks, punches and blocks. Incorporating these techniques into line drills, self-defense, patterned forms, sparring, weapons and board breaking. These techniques are inclusive of the sport and fitness facet of martial arts training including cardiovascular, resistance training, body mechanics, control and focus.
Perfectly complimenting the Tang Soo Do taught the Center for Martial Arts also teaches Hapki Do. In addition to the striking aspects, Hapki Do utilizes soft style techniques for self defense. As water flows around the rock down stream, the defender moves to safety through joint manipulations, pressure points, redirection of force and take downs, further developing an understanding of body mechanics, balance and leverage.
