WTSDA Region 2

Welcome to the Official Region 2 Homepage!

Cho Dae Kwan Chang Nim Shin, Grand Master Jae Chul Shin, brought Tang Soo Do to the United States in 1968, establishing the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation, which evolved into today’s World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA) in response to its remarkable international expansion. Since then, the WTSDA has thrived, growing to more than 100,000 members across 36 countries and 21 regions worldwide. Region 2 is both honored and proud to be part of this distinguished organization, united by our shared dedication to preserving and advancing the legacy of Tang Soo Do.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve the quality, and add to the growth of Tang Soo Do

Events

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Studios

Locate one of our certified studios in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah

Member Resources

Newsletters, Student Scholarship, Judging Certification & Dan Testing

2025 Sanctioned Regional Events with Dates

Jan. 25, 2025

Sierra Vista TAC & Ki Gong

Saturday Afternoon
TAC 1 pm-5 pm

Optional Ki Gong Classes: 10 am to 12 pm * 1 pm to 5 pm * 6 pm to 9 pm

Location:
Starworld Academy of Tang Soo Do
2099 E Fry Blvd,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Feb. 8, 2025

Arizona Black Belt Pretest, TAC & Judging Cert.

The Black Belt Pretest begins at 8 a.m., followed immediately by the Black Belt TAC, with the Judging Clinic scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m.Location:
Palm Valley Goodyear, Arizona

Judging Certification Process (Link)

Official Judging Rule Book (Link)

Mar. 8, 2025

New Mexico Black Belt Pretest, TAC & Judging Cert.

The Black Belt Pretest will occur in the morning, followed by the TAC and Gup Clinic, with the Judging Clinic scheduled for the afternoon.

Judging Certification Process (Link)

Official Judging Rule Book (Link)

Apr. 25-26, 2025

May Cycle Black Belt Test & Leadership Clinic

The Black Belt Test is on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m., followed by the Leadership Clinic on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Aug. 22-23, 2025

Black Belt Pretest & Leadership Clinic

The Black Belt Pretest is Friday, August 22, at 6 p.m. The Black Belt & Gup Leadership Clinic follows on Sat., 9 am—4 pm.

Location:
West Phoenix, AZ 85395

Sep. 27, 2025

Judging Clinic

Saturday 12:30 PM

Judging Certification Process (Link)

Official Judging Rule Book (Link)

Location: Starworld-Goodyear 13235 W. Thomas Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85395

SATURDAY October 3-4, 2025 Region 2 Championship!

Black Belt Test Friday 6:00 PM,

Both events will take place at: Ability 360 Sports & Fitness Center, located at 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Traditionalism

We value the traditional art of Tang Soo Do while embrassing new learning and science.

Professionalism

We are not just another studio or gym. WTSDA has a stringent certification program for studios, instructors and black belts.

Brotherhood

We celebrate diversity. Our fellow practitioners become our second family.

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