Celebrating 25 Years of Martial Arts Excellence!
About Capitol TSD Martial Arts in Arlington, VA
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Our Instructors:
Master Kristan Mack - 4th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor
Master Kristan Mack has been training and teaching in martial arts in Arlington, VA with the WTSDA since 1993. Throughout her career, she has trained under WTSDA Founder and Grandmaster Jae C. Shin as well as current Grandmaster Bill Strong and brings those experiences and skill sets to her classes. Master Mack is the sole owner and Chief Instructor of Capitol Tang Soo Do. She believes in mixing traditional elements of Tang Soo Do, like history, language and culture, with modern day training elements focusing on strength and technique. Her goal is for Capitol to remain a small, intimate and family friendly studio where Tang Soo Do and self-defensive classes are offered to all ages and all levels, blending hard work with fun. Her specialties include weapons and sparring.
Christopher Tighe - Cho Dan
Mr. Christopher Tighe is a certified 1st Degree Black Belt and has trained with Capitol Tang Soo Do since its inception. He is currently the Head Instructor for Capitol and serves as the lead for children's programming. Additionally, he teaches adult classes and handles coordination of our special events. His specialties include cardio fitness, strength and meditation techniques.
Mike Matsko - Cho Dan
Mr. Matsko is currently a 1st Degree Black Belt who teaches both adult and children's classes and his favorite elements are breaking boards and breaking more boards!
Sharon Lovering - Cho Dan
Ms. Lovering is currently a 1st Degree Black Belt who is also hard at work on preparations for her 2nd Degree exam. She is one of our Children's Program instructors and her specialties are forms and weapons.
What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do is traditional Korean Martial Art, and translated means "the art of open hand and foot self defense". It was developed more than two thousand years ago, and is an art rich with tradition and history.
Tang Soo Do training allows those who train the ability to achieve control and finesse via the mind as well as the physical. Training helps develop discipline as well as self-confidence and a sense of respect, both for one's self as well as for others.
Our training focuses on the 5 Codes of Tang Soo Do that include:
- Loyalty to country
- Obedience to parents
- Honor friendship
- No retreat in battle
- In fighting, choose with sense and honor
7 Tenants of Tang Soo Do:
- Integrity
- Concentration
- Respect and Obedience
- Self Control
- Perseverance
- Humility
- Indominable Spirit
