Asheville Sun Soo Tae Kwon Do | Asheville Martial Arts

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1009 Patton Ave
Asheville , NC 28806 (view map)

Phone: 828.505.4309 FAX: 828.505.4970 Email: tkdtonymorris@gmail.com Website: http://www.ashevilletkd.com/ Hours:

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ASHEVILLE SUN SOO TAE KWON DO

Asheville's Premier Martial Arts Academy for All Ages

Master Instructor Tony Morris

6th Degree Blackbelt, Internationally Certified Instructor

At Asheville Sun Soo, we teach traditional Tae Kwon Do

(sometimes spelled "tae-kwon-do", "taekwon-do" or "taekwondo"). "Sun Soo" (pronounced 'soon-soo') is Korean for "pure spirit". Traditional Tae Kwon Do is a whole body self defense system commonly referred to as Korean Karate. Our classes are rigorous and empowering, nurturing and safe -- in a family environment that will challenge you to constantly develop your whole person with excellence. Our commitment to you is to help you discover and develop the martial artist in you -- become an aware and effective person -- and experience the resulting benefits in all aspects of your life!

We have classes for everyone….ranging from 4 years old and up. We also have a variety of class times to suit your busy schedule!

3 of the Many Reasons To Practice Tae Kwon Do

at Asheville Sun Soo Traditional Tae Kwon Do:

1. Physical Fitness

• Cardio Fitness • Weight Loss
• Strength • Flexibility • Coordination • Reflex -response • Balance
• Energy & Vitality

2. Internal Growth

• Focus • Discipline • Intentionality
• Confidence • Social Skills • Self Awareness
• Better School Grades / Career accomplishment / Effective Relationships
• Courtesy • Integrity • Perseverance • Self-Control • Indomitable Spirit
• Inner Sense of Peace and Personal Power

3. Self Defense

• Intelligent & Effective Use of the Body
• Defensive Techniques to Protect Self & Others
• Stranger-Danger Awareness • Bully Prevention
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Confidence in Ability to Protect Self & Others

What is Traditional Tae Kwon Do?

Traditional Tae Kwon Do (Also known as "Korean Karate") is a Korean martial art developed over thousands of years. It is intended to develop the whole person, mind, body and spirit. Practice of this art develops character through five major tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit. Physically, it is a rigorous, balanced and full-body work-out emphasizing intelligent use of the body through mechanically sound movements. When taught, understood, and executed properly, it is a powerful and beautiful art!

Tae Kwon Do is characterized by its fast, high and spinning kicks. There are multiple interpretations of the name Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do is often translated as 'the way of hand and foot.'

Tae = 'Foot' or 'to kick' or 'to jump'
K'won = 'Fist' or 'to strike or block with hand'
Do = 'The way of' or 'art'

Put this together and Tae Kwon Do means: "The art of kicking and punching" or "The art of unarmed combat."

Tae Kwon Do incorporates the abrupt linear movements of Karate and the flowing, circular patterns of Kung-fu with native kicking techniques. Over fifty typically Chinese circular hand movements can be identified in modern Taekwondo. A few of the earlier martial arts styles that contributed to Taekwondo are: T'ang-su, Taek Kyon, also known as Subak, Tae Kwon, Kwonpup and Tae Kwonpup. There are also influences from Judo, Karate, and Kung-fu.

Traditional Tae Kwon Do (as the art was originally conceived) is a very comprehensive and well-rounded art -- giving relatively equal attention to
upper body as well as lower body and including sweeps, throws, and a variety of disarming techniqes from Hapkido, Ho Sin Sool, Akido and Judo in addition to a full complement of blocking, striking and kicking combinations.