cross training for Tang Soo Do

[TSD Y049]

Hi all, most of you probably haven't heard of me cause I haven't been on for a while, and I mainly dwell in the Korean Arts Forum. Anyways, my instructor closed his DoJang and was teaching me privatly. Recently he has gotten really busy, and will remain that way for a while, so I thought I might as well take this to my advantage and cross train while I'm waiting for him to get back. I was wondering what Martial Arts you guys think would help accent my Tang Soo Do training. I am kinda hoping to stick with the Korean Arts, but any are welcome, so let me know what you guys think. Thanks!

[bushido_man96]

If you want to stick to Korean arts, then Hapkido would be a good route to take. You could try TKD, but I think you will find it is fairly similar to TSD. Just a guess, though. Hope you find something, and good luck!

[glockmeister]

I second Hapkido.

[TSD Y049]

Thanks, I was thinking about Hapkido myself, but there really aren't any schools around me. There is one about an hour away in Salina that is Combat Hapkido. Whats the difference, would it give me that same thing? Thanks agian!

[Karateka_latino]

Hapkido or TaeKwondo would be good choices. As for Combat Hapkido, you'll get the information here: http://www.ichf.com

[TSD Y049]

Thanks agian. The problem with Hapkido, is the only Tae Kwon Do school in my town is a McDojo, I was originaly going to train there, but decided against it. I think Combat Hapkido would be ok, but I would still like to train a traditional art. Sorry if I'm being to picky. Any other options? Thanks agian, and sorry if I'm to picky!

[Chuilli, Kyo Sah Nim]

It's not Korean but i am a tang soo do-ist as well and i cross train in kempo, and i love it, it makes me think and it is very similar in many ways to tang soo do. good luck in your search.

in tang soo,

k.chuilli

[ninjer]

The whole idea of cross training is to try to learn something that will compliment what you already know- not supplement it.

That being said, assuming you're still able to train in TSD, look for something thats going to teach you how to grapple, not strike (you can already strike). If you want to stick with striking, TKD and Hapkido are very similar to TSD. If you want to learn how to grapple, look for a BJJ, submission wrestling, or Judo school.

[Chuilli, Kyo Sah Nim]

The whole idea of cross training is to try to learn something that will compliment what you already know- not supplement it.

That being said, assuming you're still able to train in TSD, look for something thats going to teach you how to grapple, not strike (you can already strike). If you want to stick with striking, TKD and Hapkido are very similar to TSD. If you want to learn how to grapple, look for a BJJ, submission wrestling, or Judo school.

lets keep in mind kempo is chinese and japanese so while it is very similar, you will find many stark differences as well, that will aid in your training in both arts, but whatever you do, check it out first, feel it out, by no means take what we say to heart, just put it in the back of your head and go check some places out!

[ninjer]

Regardless of what you choose, what Im implying is that already having experience in a standup style, he would benefit more by crosstraining in a style that focuses on grappling rather than striking. As to which striking styles he should do, Im not fond of many, so I'll leave that discussion to be.