WELCOME TO GARDENA SOO BAHK DO - MOO DUK KWAN

 Serving Gardena since 1981.  Like never before in the history of the United States, we as individuals need to be aware of our surroundings and be prepared to act under pressure.

Training at Gardena Soo Bahk Do - Moo Duk Kwan not only prepares you to defend yourself, but also promotes self-confidence, which in turn improves your ability to perform in stressful situations.  A true martial artist learns how to draw from his or her strength from within and use it only when necessary. 

Sa Bom Tommy Reyes opened the doors to Gardena Soo Bahk Do in 1981.  He wanted to establish a Martial Arts School that offered students of any age an environment that helped one archive his or her own potential, eventually leading them towards following the right path in life, by introducing them to the virtuous teachings of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan's flow of life's river into the Sea of knowledge.  One should be able to show humility (Kyum Son); Respect for one another; Respect and charity towards the elderly and needy; The value of Brotherhood and equality.  He believed that creating an atmosphere of learning through a disciplined practice could attain this goal.  The study of Tang Soo Do, under his instruction, gave the opportunity to overcome personal obstacles, along with the confidence to surpass limitations and barriers.  These goals set forth by Sa Bom Thomas Reyes are in addition to the self awareness and proficiency one learns in self-defense.  Every student earned their rank regardless of gender, age or ability.  The student learned "how to learn" thus becoming a better individual - hence a true Martial Artist.  Michael Reyes continued his father's tradition of service to the community of Gardena Soo Bahk Do which is now carried on under the guidance of Sa Bom Larry Drehs. 

Gardena Soo Bahk Do continues this tradition of service to the community under the guidance of
Sa Bom Nim Larry Drehs.

To learn more about  Moo Duk Kwan - Gardena Soo Bahk Do and the classes we provide, click on the links located on the top of this page.   Please feel free to stop by our school to observe our classes and speak with us.

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