Tao Martial Arts

10/18/2026

January 30 - 31, 2027

Register here: https://taomartialarts.net/self-defense-seminar/

Trauma informed self defense training to give you the power and control.
Join us for an empowering self-defense seminar designed to equip you with practical skills to defend yourself in real-world situations.
Learn effective techniques to fend off an assailant, neutralize threats, and safely escape an attack. Our experienced instructors will guide you through simple yet powerful strategies that can be applied in various scenarios, giving you the confidence and knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones. Whether you’re a beginner or have previous self-defense experience, this seminar is open to all skill levels and focuses on fast, actionable responses in critical moments.

A weekend of training with skilled self defense instructors who are all certified in the Split Second Survival Self Defense System. This seminar gives you the chance to train with and learn from multiple instructors with various backgrounds and experience. Taught in a trauma informed, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment allowing you the chance to learn, ask questions, practice, and improve your skills & your confidence.

Being a trauma informed course we will ensure that all the training is conducted in a way that it will empower the practitioner to have control of the situation and not be put in any scenario they are not willing or comfortable with. You can step back and just watch from the sidelines or step put for a moment at any time and will be welcomed back with no questions when you are ready.

***All aspects will be taught in a safe, trauma informed, inclusive, and welcoming environment.***

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10/16/2026

More medal winners from the 2026 Region 2 Annual Championships.
Terri McCann - 2🥇, 1🥉 & Grand Champ🏆
Ashley Head - 1 🥉
John Nowak - 2 🥈 & 1 🥉
Lori Jordan - 2🥇& 1 🥈
Joe Feichtall - 1 🥈 & 1 🥉
Elowyn- Tiny Tiger Medal

10/15/2026

Photo drop of some snapshots of our 2026 Region 2 Annual Championships. So many great memories and lots of success stories. More photos to come!

10/15/2026

We had two competitors from our East Valley High School program compete at the 2026 Region 2 Annual Championships, Oct 10, 2026.

David won 🥇 & 🥈
ArtTrell won 2 🥉

Congratulations to both of them!

Tang Soo!

10/10/2026

We had five students testing for their black belt and one student testing for her second degree tonight.

These 6 students have put in the work taking their qualifying tests, written tests, and writing their essays. Plus they all help teach other students and provide so much support to the studio.

10/04/2026

Gotta have fun with students on the Saturday before their Fall Break. So, we pulled out the sabers and had so quick duals.

09/05/2026

🌎 WTSDA Family Connections — Get Involved!

Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved and serve within WTSDA?

The WTSDA Business Committee is expanding the Family Connections Program, bringing schools and members together across regions and countries to build relationships, share ideas, and strengthen our worldwide connection as One Family.

This is also a unique opportunity to meet, work with, and build relationships with WTSDA school owners and leaders from around the world.

We are currently accepting applications for two volunteer opportunities:

🔹 Family Connections Assistant Manager
Works directly with the Division Leader to advance Family Connections. This position is a great fit for someone who is outgoing and creative, enjoys connecting people, and has ideas to help schools come together, interact, and build stronger relationships.

Apply for Assistant Manager: https://form.jotform.com/262435291477160

🔹 Family Connections Program Administrator
For someone who can work from home, is comfortable with computers, organized, dependable, and enjoys working with spreadsheets, tracking information, following up with participants, communicating with others, and helping behind the scenes.

Apply for Program Administrator: https://form.jotform.com/262434941715156

You do not need to be a school owner to apply. We welcome WTSDA members in good standing who are dependable, positive, willing to contribute, and interested in helping strengthen our worldwide WTSDA family.

🌎 Bilingual and multilingual members are especially encouraged to apply.

If you've been looking for a way to get involved, contribute your talents, and serve WTSDA beyond your own school or region, this may be the opportunity for you.

We'd love to hear from you!
Tang Soo!

09/03/2026

GRANDMASTER SHIN JAE-CHUL — A LEGEND OF MARTIAL ARTS

Grandmaster Shin Jae-chul represents the spirit of discipline, dedication, and lifelong commitment to martial arts. His journey reminds martial artists around the world that true strength is not measured only by speed, power, or the number of victories achieved. True strength is also found in character, humility, respect, perseverance, and the ability to continue moving forward through every challenge.

Martial arts are more than fighting techniques. A powerful kick, a precise punch, or a perfect form means little without discipline and self-control. The deeper purpose of martial arts is to develop the person behind the technique. Training teaches us to respect our teachers, support our training partners, control our emotions, and face difficulties with courage.

Grandmaster Shin Jae-chul dedicated his life to sharing these values through martial arts. His influence can be seen not only in the students who learned techniques under his guidance, but also in the generations of martial artists inspired by the principles he represented. A true master does not simply create strong fighters. A true master helps create better human beings.

Every training session is an opportunity to improve. Sometimes progress is visible. Sometimes it is slow and difficult to recognize. There are days when the body feels tired, techniques feel difficult, and motivation disappears. Yet martial arts teach an important lesson: do not stop simply because the journey is difficult.

Respect is the foundation. Discipline creates consistency. Humility keeps the mind open to learning. Perseverance allows us to continue when others give up. Excellence is not achieved in a single day; it is built through countless hours of practice.

The legacy of a great martial artist continues when knowledge is passed from teacher to student and from one generation to the next. Every bow, every training session, every correction, and every lesson becomes part of that continuing tradition.

Grandmaster Shin Jae-chul stands as a symbol of this philosophy: martial arts should build not only stronger bodies, but also stronger minds and better character. The greatest victory is not always over an opponent. Sometimes, the greatest victory is over fear, anger, laziness, ego, and the limitations we place upon ourselves.

Keep training. Keep learning. Respect your teachers and training partners. Never forget the traditions that shaped the martial arts journey. Train with intensity, but live with humility. Become stronger, not only in the dojo, but also in everyday life.

A true martial artist never stops improving. A true legacy never disappears.

09/02/2026

We had the honor of teaching some women self defense at their church last night. Sharing skills to help others feel more confident, safer, and knowledgeable is one of the greatest things in life.

Tomorrow evening! $10 for students, $25 for non-students.

08/30/2026

January 29 - 31, 2027

Register here: https://taomartialarts.net/self-defense-seminar/

Trauma informed self defense training to give you the power and control.
Join us for an empowering self-defense seminar designed to equip you with practical skills to defend yourself in real-world situations.
Learn effective techniques to fend off an assailant, neutralize threats, and safely escape an attack. Our experienced instructors will guide you through simple yet powerful strategies that can be applied in various scenarios, giving you the confidence and knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones. Whether you're a beginner or have previous self-defense experience, this seminar is open to all skill levels and focuses on fast, actionable responses in critical moments.

A weekend of training with skilled self defense instructors who are all certified in the Split Second Survival Self Defense System. This seminar gives you the chance to train with and learn from multiple instructors with various backgrounds and experience. Taught in a trauma informed, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment allowing you the chance to learn, ask questions, practice, and improve your skills & your confidence.

Being a trauma informed course we will ensure that all the training is conducted in a way that it will empower the practitioner to have control of the situation and not be put in any scenario they are not willing or comfortable with. You can step back and just watch from the sidelines or step put for a moment at any time and will be welcomed back with no questions when you are ready.

***All aspects will be taught in a safe, trauma informed, inclusive, and welcoming environment.***