Philosophy & Teaching

Training in martial arts focuses on the journey and the means, not the destination.

Martial arts is traditionally a formalized system of combat militarty training that has been modernized as a fighting system and is also taught for self-defense, as a sport, and to encourage artistic expression.

Tang Soo Do, the "way of the empty hand" is a Korean style martial art with Chinese ancestry. Tang Soo Do harmonizes the ideals that were rooted here by our ancestors...having reverence for nature and centering their philosophy on the cycle of life...the four seasons.

Our instructors are educated professionals who have mastered the art of teaching, karate, and working with kids and adults. The 'four seasons philosophy' is the basis of our teaching style, our karate lessons, and our student development programs. This philosophy is a special combination of friendly but firm instruction that is fair, consistent, respected and valued by our students. Students receive individual attention and a lot of encouragement while we celebrate their triumphs both large and small.

Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art that focuses on discipline, the practice of jyungs (forms) and self defense sequences. Tang Soo Do also teaches people to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces it's lineage back 2,000 years to the Korean penninsula.

Four Seasons Karate embraces these 3 codes:

1. Respect for Human Entity
Humanity is unique and each individual is unique among all others. Four Seasons recognizes this uniqueness and celebrates the value of each individual.

2. Maximum Mental & Physical Effort
Meditation at the opening of each class clears the mind of any outside distractions and stresses of the day that could interfere with karate training. Students are asked to open their minds exclusively to Tang Soo Do and perform each technique with full physical and mental effort. Through power, focus and performing each technique effectively, students develop the ability to imprint karate in their mind's memory and body's memory.

3. Flexibility
Flexibility must be practiced in all aspects of living. Rigidity in attitude and approach in handling a situation can only slow one's growth and impede progress toward total awareness of oneself and the world.

Martial Arts Curriculum Includes:

Respect for teachers, parents, and self
Guidance on setting and achieving goals
Training to say "NO" to unhealthy peer pressure
Self defense techniques