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Balo · 08-14-2007, 10:23 AM

Dodgeduckdodge

I'm not sure your explanation of the history of TSD MDK is correct? I studied TSD for a number of years and also for a few years as Soo Bahk do.

Reference books I have state Hwang Kee went to China and modified a soft Chinese style called Tang with styles he had learnt in Korea. (presumably with Japanese shotokan influence).

Soo Bakh do however was created based upon an ancient martial art book given to Hwang Kee by the government. It is therefore the forms and influence in this book, which made the basis for SBD.

From my own experience SBD did have some 'new' different forms from TSD, which appeared my soft in style.

08-14-2007, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Balo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: UK Posts: 65	Dodgeduckdodge I'm not sure your explanation of the history of TSD MDK is correct? I studied TSD for a number of years and also for a few years as Soo Bahk do. Reference books I have state Hwang Kee went to China and modified a soft Chinese style called Tang with styles he had learnt in Korea. (presumably with Japanese shotokan influence). Soo Bakh do however was created based upon an ancient martial art book given to Hwang Kee by the government. It is therefore the forms and influence in this book, which made the basis for SBD. From my own experience SBD did have some 'new' different forms from TSD, which appeared my soft in style.