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Kwan Jang Nim/Choon Ja Nim Chun Sik Kim began training in Tang Soo Do in Korea at the age of 10. After emigrating to the United States, he founded the International Tang Soo Do Federation in 1984, creating a standardization of instruction to ensure that Tang Soo Do continues to be taught in its original form.

With unending dedication, time and patience, Kwan Jang Nim C.S. Kim has brought the peace and harmony of traditional Tang Soo Do into the lives of thousands of practitioners.

The I.T.F. is an organization of martial artists who believe in the preservation of traditional values and standards. As President and Founder, Kwan Jang Nim C.S. Kim has appointed a Board of Directors to assist him in maintaining standards of excellence. Each director is a Tang Soo Do Master of superb technical ability with a deep spiritual commitment to the preservation of traditional Tang Soo Do. A Central Headquarters has been established in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and all instructors and students are encouraged to visit and enjoy the opportunity to train and learn under Grandmaster C.S. Kim.

The I.T.F. has instituted a program of guidelines and standardization to maximize the benefits for all practitioners. This standardization includes not only the technical aspects of Tang Soo Do, but also the methods of instruction as applied by each I.T.F. registered and certified Kyo Sa Nim (instructor) worldwide! Standardization and consistency allow students the ease of training at any I.T.F. Do Jang while visiting other regions or cities. This also ensures that, for generations to come, Tang Soo Do will continue to be taught in its original form.

The International Tang Soo Do Federation has utilized several avenues of media to assist in maintaining standardization of training and instruction. Kwan Jang Nim C.S. Kim has produced a series of five videos, highly educational and recommended to all Tang Soo Do practitioners. These videos cover Basic Techniques, One-step Sparring, Breaking and Hyung (Forms). The International Tang Soo Do Federation also produces a newsletter, "The Tang Soo Times," in which history, philosophy and technical information are discussed. Coverage of current events such as seminars, tournaments and tests are also included. Articles are submitted by senior instructors and students.

Consistency of training and instruction is established through technical clinics, tournaments and business seminars which are held periodically throughout the United States. Kwan Jang Nim C.S. Kim takes great joy in attending and instructing these events personally, along with senior Master Instructors from around the world.

For more information visit the International Tang Soo Do Federation web site.