Region 2 World Tang Soo Do Association
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL HOME PAGE OF REGION 2!
Grand Master Jae Chul Shin came to the United States in 1968 and formed the U.S. Tang Soo Do Federation which later became the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA) in response to the international growth. The WTSDA has grown tremendously to over 100,000 members in 36 countries spanning 21 regions. Region 2 is proud to be counted as one of these regions.
Studios
Locate one of our certified studios in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah
2024 Sanctioned Regional Events with Dates
Jan. 13, 2024
Black Belt TAC & Judging Training
Saturday Afternoon
1pm-4pm @ MAATSDAZ
NOTE: The TAC & Judging Training is intended for instructors actively engaged in teaching, judging, and/or scoring.
Location: Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do AZ
1700 E Elliot Rd #17
Tempe, AZ 85284, USA
Mar. 8-9, 2024
Pre-Black Belt Test, Regional Clinic w/Judging Certification
The clinic fee covers Saturday’s Regional Clinic and the Judging Certification Training for those eligible! NOTE: See Your Instructor for any Questions about Judging.
Judging Certification Process (Link)
Official Judging Rule Book (Link)
Friday Night Black Belt Pre-Test 6:30 pm @ Palm Valley Elem.
Saturday’s Clinic & Judging Certification 9am-4pm
Location: Palm Valley Elem.
2801 N 135th Ave,
Goodyear, AZ 85395
May 3-4, 2024
Black Belt Test, Clinic & Judging Cert.
Friday Night Black Belt Test
6:00 PM @ Destiny
Important Note: The clinic fee covers Saturday’s Regional Clinic and Judging Certification—no double charges.
Saturday’s Clinic w/Judging Certification 9am-4pm
Both events will take place at:
Ability 360 Sports & Fitness Center, located at 5031 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
Aug. 23-24, 2024
Pre-Black Belt Test, Regional Clinic w/Judging Certification
Friday Night Black Belt Pre-Test 6:00 pm @ SATSD
Important Note: The clinic fee covers Saturday’s Regional Clinic and Judging Certification—no double charges.
Saturday’s Clinic w/Judging Certification 9am-4pm
Location: Starworld Academy of Tang Soo Do
2099 E Fry Blvd,
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
SATURDAY October 12th, 2024 Region 2 Championship!
Black Belt Test Friday 6:00 PM, 10/11/24
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.
Contact us with any questions you may have.