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

Feb. 8, 2025

Arizona Black Belt Pretest, TAC & Judging Cert.

Black Belt Pretest:
7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
TAC (Technical Advance Clinic) all Blue & Black Belts:
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Judging Clinic:
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Event Location:
Verrado Middle School 20880 West Main Street,
Buckeye, AZ 85396

Judging Certification Process
Official Judging Rule Book

Mar. 8, 2025

New Mexico Black Belt Pretest, TAC & Judging Cert.

Black Belt Pretest:

This will occur in the morning, followed by a TAC and Gup Clinic, and the Judging Clinic will be held in the afternoon.

Judging Certification Process Official Judging Rule Book

Apr. 25-26, 2025

May Cycle Black Belt Test & Leadership Clinic

Black Belt Test:
Friday, April 25, at 6 p.mLeadership Clinic all Ranks:
Saturday, April 26,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Aug. 22-23, 2025

Black Belt Pretest & Leadership Clinic

Black Belt Pretest:
Friday, August 22, at 6 p.m. Leadership Clinic all Ranks:
Saturday, 9 am—4 pm.

Location:
West Phoenix, AZ 85395

Sep. 6, 2025

Judging Clinic

Saturday 12:30 PM

Judging Certification Process
Official Judging Rule Book

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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