Eastern Shore Tang Soo Do

What is Tang Soo Do?

Tang Soo Do is widely recognized as the traditional martial art of Korea. Its philosophies and technical aspects are derived primarily from Korean teachings and wisdom, but it is the blending of eastern philosophies which has led Tang Soo Do to be recognized as one of the foremost traditional martial art styles.

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What does Tang Soo Do Offer?

In today's modern society, people are looking for ways to improve the quality of life. Doctors, professors and many other professionals in stressful occupations find relief in the structured Tang Soo Do training program. For most, it provides a physical fitness regimen that improves health and self-image. Many parents bring their children to Tang Soo Do because of the structured, disciplined atmosphere and the lessons learned regarding respect and self-control.

What do I Gain?

As soon as you begin to train in the traditional martial art of Tang Soo Do, you will begin a path of self-improvement, better health and the peace of mind gained by knowing you are involved in a process that will give you personal and lasting satisfaction. Along with your continued practice, you will become proficient in a style of self-defense that is unparalleled in modern society.

Sport or Way of Life?

Traditional Tang Soo Do is not a sport; it is an art form. In Tang Soo Do everyone is a winner because the stated goals are self-improvement and the enhancement of the mental and physical self. This in not to say that traditional Tang Soo Do practitioners do not compete to display their abilities, in fact, many national and world champions have been Tang Soo Do stylists. Typically, their goal in competition is more than likely to gain a learning experience, validate their training or to represent their traditional martial art.

Chief Instructor:
3rd Degree Black Belt, Kyo Sa Nim Mark Pagano

 “We don’t just train for sport…
We train for Life!”

Who we are:
Our Chief Instructor Mark Pagano, along with being a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, holds a masters degree in exercise science, a bachelors degree in health and physical education, and is an internationally certified Tang Soo Do instructor for the International Tang Soo Do Federation.

At Phoenix Martial Arts, we use the term "Train For Life". We are dedicated to providing the tools necessary for self transformation in mental as well as physical growth through body awareness and development and life principles such as discipline, perseverance, confidence, honor, team unity, integrity and self control. To find out more about us, you can contact Mark Pagano at 410.708.9944 or email us at phoenixpfma@yahoo.com or easternshoretsd@yahoo.com. Don’t be shy… we hope to see you soon.

Who I teach...
- Youth: I take ages 6 and up,
I will audition 4 and 5 yr. olds
to test their focus.
- Teens
- Adults

A member school of the
International Tang
Soo Do Federation