TOM BLOOM KARATE


FAQ

Will Karate make my child aggressive?

No, karate helps control aggression.  At Tom Bloom Karate students are carefully trained to know when and If martial techniques are an appropriate response to a violent situation. Martial Art students, through stringent training, learn to use their skills only when there is no alternative.  The training includes working on manners, self control, self respect and respect for others.

I'm not particularly athletic.  Can I learn Martial Arts?

We welcome all persons, regardless of their physical   prowess to enroll in our studio.  The training you receive at Tom Bloom Karate will develop your athletic abilities, however, since no two people are alike each student is  patiently encouraged to learn at his or her own pace.  The martial art training itself will get you into shape.

What are the benefits?

· Builds confidence

· Improves coordination

· Increases concentration & focus

· Teaches self-defense & self-control

· Reduces stress & teaches patience

· Improves discipline & respect

· Channels aggression in a positive direction

· Creates challenging, obtainable goals

· Develops “can do attitudes”

What Style of Martial Art am I studying?

Professor Bloom holds a 9th Degree Master level in the Tang Soo Do (Moo Duk Kwan) system,  a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 7th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shippalgi and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Gung Fu. 

To get a full understanding of what is taught at Tom Bloom Karate please take a look at Professor Bloom's accomplishments both professional and  and competitive at the Tom Bloom Karate 101 page of this site. Tang Soo Do has a great history and  is the "traditional system"  one can master at Tom Bloom Karate

 Remember: Tang Soo Do here is not the same as Tang Soo Do there.


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 its 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, it is a physical, mental and spiritual art,. It is a well-balanced style and offers a wide array of kicks, hand strikes, submission holds and takedowns representative of Judo as well as softer fluid motions indicative of Kung Fu.  Tang Soo Do derives its hard style from Soo Bahk Do and its flowing movements from the Northern Chinese systems.  Both are easily recognized in the self defense moves that are  practiced.

How long will it take me to learn to defend myself?                                                       

Tom Bloom Karate is taught on a step-by-step basis.    Students learn at a very comfortable pace.  Many of the most effective, comprehensive self-defense techniques to defend against a variety of attacks are taught to children and adults at the intermediate levels, and perfected during the advanced stages of training.  The basics of these skills are implemented day one.

What kind of self defense will I learn?

One must be prepared to use appropriate force depending upon the situation. An assault can occur from someone you may be familiar with such as "date rape.”  It may be an intoxicated party guest, the school bully, or even take place over a heated argument.  We teach a large variety of joint locks; chokeholds and arm bars in defense of several types of attacks including attacks by multiple assailants.  The ability to defend yourself is invaluable if you should ever find yourself in a position to need it.