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Tang Soo Do martial arts arrives in Guyana
A new form of martial arts has made its way to Guyana, thanks to International acclaimed specialist Master Jose Torres.
Tang Soo Do is described as a Korean martial art which incorporates
From left; Roland Eudoxie Fly Jamaica Senior Marketing Officer Wesley Tucker, Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony and Master Jose Torres.
fighting principles from subak as well as northern Chinese kung fu. The techniques of what is commonly known as Tang Soo Do combine elements of Shotokan Karate, Subak, Taekkyon, and Kung Fu.
Guyana is the first Caribbean country to open its doors to this type of Martial Arts, following locations in the USA, Mexico, Canada and Puerto Rico.
At a simple ceremony at the office of Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony, in the presence of local instructor Roland Eudoxie and Torres, it was announced the school based will be at the National Gymnasium with classes commencing on April 1 and are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.
The school caters for entrants starting at five years old and registration is $5000 which is a yearly subscription and $2000 monthly for children as old as 12 years and $3000 for adults. Uniforms are also on sale for $4000.
According to Torres, the good thing about Tang Soo Do is that it doesn’t require other persons leaving their respective schools since the technique incorporates the other forms of Martial Arts.
“I think we should make it clear that if you want to join our school, you don’t have to leave another. The thing is with Tang Soo Do if you know another form of Martial Arts, it will actually help you a lot,” Torres said.
He added, “I’m happy that we were endorsed by the Ministry of Sport and so far our first corporate sponsor is Fly Jamaica.”
Torres pointed out that in November, the school will be hosting the ‘Guyana Open Martial Arts’ tournament that will feature teams from North America and further afield.
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