The WTSDA

In 1968 Master Jae Chul Shin came to the United States of America as the U.S. representative for the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association. He formed the United States Tang Soo Do Federation in Burlington, New Jersey. The organization expanded to all parts of America and foreign countries. This traditional and classical art was quickly accepted and soon grew in popularity throughout America and the world. After 14 years of Tang Soo Do promotion in the U.S.A. and the world, the organisation was re-organised to fit new demands internationally and domestically. On November 13th 1982, a charter convention for the World Tang Soo Do Association was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the charter convention a new constitution was passed, a new logo and insignia were selected, the uniform and belt system were revised, and new organizational standards were adopted. Most importantly, Master Jae C. Shin was recognised as Grandmaster of the World Tang Soo Do Association.

With the proclamation of three mottos, Traditionalism, Professionalism and Brotherhood, the advent of the World Tang Soo Do Association evoked the interest of many international martial artists, whose genuine interest was in the Art, and was not sports oriented.

In the past decade, the Association expanded from 17 member studios to 350, from 164 charter members to over 50,000 members. As of 1990, the following global locations are training under the banner of the World Tang Soo Do Association; Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Great Britain, Greece, Korea, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Panama, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Seychelles, Syria, U.S.A., Uruguay, Venezuela, Germany.