At Kwan Martial Arts Academy we teach the traditional Korean Martial Art known as Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. Ours is on the development of life skills through hard work. Tang Soo Do is excellent for fitness. Regular training improves muscle tone, stamina and helps promote good mental health.
Master Keith Chang
4th Dan Tang Soo Do
I began my martial arts training very young, around 6 years old. I trained Kick Boxing under Jeff Fitzgerald, Shotokan Karate under Mike O Brien and in 1997 Tang Soo Do under Des Galligan.
Originally I disliked the physicality of Martial Arts but due to my mixed race heritage and my hip condition, I was encouraged to push through by both my Parents and Master Galligan. After my most recent hip operation in January 2002, I began to take training seriously and used Tang Soo Do as a means to recover movement in my right leg and graded for 1st Dan in May 27th 2007. Throughout the years I have had 7 operations including limb lengthening and hip reconstruction.
Grand Master Des Galligan trained me as an instructor and I graded for Master Grade 4th Dan in Feb 2014 with Tang Soo Do Ireland and Grand Master Kwon Jae Joong(World Tang Soo Do General Federation). I have spent years researching Tang Soo Do, learning from its teachings and rich history in the world of Martial Arts and combat sports.
Kwan Martial Arts Academy was founded in August 2017 and is a culmination of everything I am. It is a dream come true to have my own Dojang, my own home that I can give back and help preserve the Art that gave me so much.
It is my responsibility to provide you with the best instruction possible. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you, the student, and hope you enjoy a rewarding membership!
Yours truly,
Master Keith Chang
4th Dan Tang Soo Do