About The Masters Tang Soo Do Academy
Our History
We instruct our students in the Traditional Korean Martial Art of
Tang Soo Do.
The founder, Grand Master Hwang Kee fulfilled his vision of creating a system of martial art that centered on the development of a person's character (resolving conflict - internal and external) as well as the development of Tang Soo Do fundamentals, a system of instruction that contains strikes, kicks, blocks,
self-defenses and forms.
Tang Soo Do practitioners are encouraged to strive to live by the principles of Tang Soo Do:
Courage, Concentration, Honesty,
Humility, Endurance, Self-Control, Respect, Discipline,
Perseverance, Obedience and Integrity.
Our Classes
At The Masters Tang Soo Do Academy, we offer a variety of classes to meet the needs of every student. From beginner to advanced, our classes are designed to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness while teaching valuable self-defense skills.
Our students have the option to attend classes once, twice, or three times per week!
All of our students get our full attention during their class. We teach our classes bases on age and experience, so we are always instructing to you and your child!
As an adult you have the option to only train with other adults every week with our Extended Adult Only Class!
When the time comes, we have a regular Black Belt Class Schedule, so the learning never ends!
Our Instructors
Our instructors are experienced martial artists with a passion for teaching and competing. They provide individualized attention and guidance to each student, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential both in and out of the Dojang.
Master Ruth Skorupa 5th Dan, head Instructor of
The Masters Tang Soo Do Academy in Honesdale
since 2010, is one of Wasylyk Karate's most accomplished National and International competitors.
Master Skorupa brings a wealth of technical and competitive experience to the students.
Master Skorupa has achieved numerous gold medal competitive wins, including an International Championship gold medal in 2014 for sparring. Master Skorupa continues to train and compete, most recently winning a National Championship silver and bronze medal for sparring and forms in 2023.
Our Instructors
Sabomnim Thomas Wasylyk, 8th Dan, is Founder and Chief Instructor of Wasylyk Karate. Master Wasylyk established the first Wasylyk Karate school in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania in 1976. Additional schools In the Wasylyk Karate Family were established in Hawley, PA. and in Honesdale, PA. (The Masters Tang Soo Do Academy) both in the heart of Wayne County. Recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the leading American instructors of traditional Tang Soo Do, Master Wasylyk's achievements as a competitor and instructor are well documented. Master Wasylyk has taught continuously in Wayne County and the surrounding areas since 1976.Under Master Wasylyk's direction, Wasylyk Karate and Wasylyk Karate family school, The Masters Tang Soo Do Academy have earned an outstanding reputation for high quality instruction and competitive excellence. Although Master Wasylyk's teaching philosophy has always emphasized the preservation of Tang Soo Do as an art form, he believes traditional training can be supplemented with sport competition. As a result, Wasylyk Karate students have won numerous National Gold medals since 1976.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our program, send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Hours
Open today | 04:30 pm – 08:30 pm |
