Schools

St. John-St. Paul A.M.E.Zion Church
425 Forest Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
(513) 574-4553
email SJSP_AME_ZION
Instructors:
Grandmaster Rev. Dr. Michael Posey,
Grandmaster Llewellyn Rogers,
Grandmaster Kim Duffey,
Master Dave Duffey,
Dr. Monica J Posey,
Ms. Marchelle D. Posey,
Ms. Pamela L. Carter

Underground Karate Academy
Bethel A.M.E. Church
700 Mulberry
Lockland, Ohio 45215
(513) 205-3755
email UKA
Instructor:
Grandmaster Llewellyn Rogers

Gye Nyame School of Martial Arts
Carl H. Lindner Family YMCA
1425 Linn Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
(513) 403-3438
email Gye Nyame
Instructors:
Master Gerald Brown
Master Carlos Thompson,
Mr. Ovie Mitchell
Ms. Joy Gazaway

Southern Baptist Church
Lexington Avenue & Reading Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
email SBC
(513) 221-8138
Instructors:
Master Dave Winbush,
Master Connie Winbush

Bethel A.M.E. Church
700 Mulberry
Lockland, Ohio 45215
email Bethel_AME
(513) 761-3208
Instructor:
Rev. Master Erwin McIntosh

Payne Chapel
300 South Front Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
email Payne Chapel
(513) 761-3208
Instructor:
Rev. Master Erwin McIntosh

Richard Allen Preparatory
627 Salem Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45406
email RAP
(513) 761-3208
Instructor:
Grandmaster Llewellyn Rogers

Joe Lee Gym
San Francisco Recreation & Parks
1345 Mandell Street
San Francisco, California 94124
email Joe Lee Gym
(415) 933-1503
Instructor:
Master Freddy Lockett

San Francisco Housing Development Corporation
4439 3RD Street
San Francisco, California 94124
email SFHDC
(415) 933-1503
Instructor:
Master Freddy Lockett

Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
1601 Lane Street
San Francisco, California 94124
email Bayview Hunters Point YMCA
(415) 933-1503
Instructor:
Master Freddy Lockett

Bethel A.M.E. Church In Lebanon
111 North Cherry Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
email Bethel AME-Lebanon
(513) 932-7919
Instructor:
Ms. Alissa Osborne

Tang Soo Do Forms

Forms or “Hyungs” in Korean, are a series of defending and attacking movements performed against imaginary opponents in a set pattern. Through the practice of forms, students learn the application of various Martial Arts techniques and classical combinations. Forms serve a multi-dimensional purpose, aiding in the development of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm.

Meaning of the Tang Soo Do Forms

Keecho Hyung Il Bu, Ee Bu & Sam Bu — Literally translates into basic form. These forms are a simple techniques taught to beginning belts.

Pyung Ahn 1-5 — The Pyung Ahn symbols are Chinese characters. The first character (Pyung), shaped similar to that of a balanced scale, corresponds to the English terms well-balanced, calm and peaceful. The second symbol (Ahn), corresponds to safe, confident and comfortable. It is said that by mastering the Pyung Ahn forms one can develop a feeling of “Pyung Ahn” (peace and confidence), regardless of the situation. This state can be achived because of the capabilities developed by the practice of these forms. These capabilities include, but not limited to; self-defense, balance, speed, and power control, endurance, precision and spirit.

The animal representation of Pyung Ahn forms is the turtle. This animal lives in a state of constant peace and confidence. It’s actions are always slow and deliberate. It presents an impression of calm, comfort, and peace. Upon being attacked, it can withdraw into it’s shell keeping it safe from harm.