Welcome to Master Samane's Karate Institute!



Master Samane's Karate Institute has been offering instruction and training in Tang Soo Do for over a decade in the Delaware Valley. With six schools, Master Samane's Karate Institute has produced champions in life as well as in the martial arts.

Headed by a staff of expert instructors and managers, Master Samane's Karate Institute offers a number of programs for physical fitness and instruction in Tang Soo Do.

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New Location! Master Samane is Proud to annouce that There is now a brand new loaction in Collegeville.

The Best MSK Inter-School Tournament Yet! Over 125 Students from 6 different schools participated in the 2006 event and they were AWESOME! Students displayed wonderful intensity and Tang Soo Do spirit as the executed both empty-handed and weapons forms and sparring. Competition was fierce, but sportsmanship carried the day. Congradulations and thanks to all who participated and we can't wait to see you next year!

April's Character Development Topic. Our character development theme for this month is GOOD Self-Control. The weekly topics will all be geared toward teaching students that, "A mighty person is one who has control over their emotions!"

Upcoming School Closings. All MSK locations will be closed on the following dates:

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What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do means "the art of the knife hand" or "the way of the Chinese hand." It contains characteristics of Chinese internal methods and Japanese striking styles. Tang Soo Do is a modern martial art and it's purpose is to develop every aspect of the 'self' in order to produce a mature person who can totally integrate his intellect, emotions, body and spirit.

Tang Soo Do, is not a sport and its primary goal is not a competitive one. However, it does lend itself well to combative situations. Being a well-balanced style, Tang Soo Do offers a wide array of kicks, hand strikes, and stances representative of hard styles as well as softer stances and more fluid motions that are indicative of the softer styles. It derives it's hardness from Soo Bahk Do and its soft flowing movements from the Northern Chinese systems. Its kicking techniques , for which Tang Soo Do is unsurpassed, are based on Soo Bahk Do. Both of which can easily be recognized in the forms that are practiced within the style.

Free sparring is an extremely important part of Tang Soo Do training. There are two major types suitable for Tang Soo Do schools: Dojang sparring and competition; or sport, sparring. Although the techniques used in these types of sparring could be potentially dangerous and could result in a knockout or serious injury if not properly controlled, full contact sparring (kick boxing), traditionally is not included in the Tang Soo Do venue.

Tang Soo Do competitions do not allow contact to face or groin, or the back while allowing light moderate contact to the sides and front of the body. When one looks at injuries occurring in other contact sports it becomes clear that sport Tang Soo Do is actually a very safe activity. Qualities like sportsmanship, mutual respect for each other and personal discipline insures that practitioners compete in the healthiest environment possible. After all, the purpose of Tang Soo Do training is not for fighting, but to perfect techniques that will enhance one's total self. If the occasion arises when one must defend oneself, of equal importance is the development of the proper spirit to supplement the physical skills that are attained.

Kickin' Karate Birthday Parties!

Let Master Samane and his professional staff give your child the best birthday party ever! Our parties are great for kids ages 4-12. We have the kids focused and energized, and moving with confidence and control!

Your child will be the assistant instructor and receive a beginner martial arts uniform and white belt!

Call 610-722-9690 to schedule your child's next birthday party.