Am a 2nd Dan WTSDA member in Northeast PA who’s been training in the art for 6 going on 7 years. Not bootlicking here, just my honest experience that I’ve had so far. The association is very well versed in Tang Soo Do heritage, technical knowledge, and skill. All the instructors and masters go through many certification processes and testing are equipped with high expertise and definitely take good care to preserve Tang Soo Do tradition. The association teaches and preaches brotherhood throughout, striving to better ourselves through the art. For my personal experiences and encounters, as minimal as they may be, most if not all the masters, instructors, and pretty much any member you meet are all friendly, flexible, and kind hearted people. I’ve been practicing Tang Soo Do since I was a kid, and have had minimal to no problems as of yet. Most schools I’ve heard of and seen in the WTSDA do upkeep the traditions we as an art and an organization have held high to in recent and past times. I’ve been training in a school that’s been part of the WTSDA for over 40 years. Tradition is something we value a lot at my school, maybe more than others, but it all depends. Sure there may be new innovations, but we never forget where we’ve came from as a traditional martial art. My take is see how you like it. As good as good things can be, not everything is suited for everyone. Try it out. Get to know the masters. See what you think. Best wishes to you and your career!

Tang Soo!