History of Tang Soo Do
The martial art of Tang Soo Do is relatively modern. Its basis is the Korean art of Soo Bahk Do and dates back many centuries. Tang Soo Do is composed of 60% Soo Bahk Do, 30% Northern Chinese and 10% of Southern Chinese systems. The kicking techniques are based on Soo Bahk Do. Soo Bahk Do was developed during the Silla Dynasty (618 - 935 AD).

Tang Soo Do is a hard and soft art. The hardness comes from Soo Bahk Do and the soft flowing movements come from the Nothern Chinese Systems.

Hwang Kee developed Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. He mastered Tae Kyun and Soo Bahk Do at the age of 22. At that time (1936) he traveled to Northern China where he studied the Tang method. Between 1936 and 1945 he combined Soo Bahk Do and the Tang method and developed Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do. On November 9, 1945 it was registered as the Korea Soo Bahk Do Association.

Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do (is a school of stopping inner and outer conflict). It is a classical martial art with the purpose to develop every aspect of the self, in order to create a mature personality who integrates his intellect, body and emotions. This total integration helps to create a person who is free from inner conflict and who can deal with the outside world in a mature, intelligent, forthright and virtuous manner.
There are now Tang Soo Do organizations in more than 16 countries. There are roughly 200,000 Tang Soo Do students and over 20,000 black belts worldwide.

Anyone who has studied with Grand Master Hwang Kee knows how demanding he is. He was once heard to have said " If you want to do front and reverse punches right, you must spend ten hours a day, six days a week for three years doing nothing else".

THE CHEEZIC FEDERATION
Our senior master instructor is Robert Cheezic. He studied Tang Soo Do in Korea with Master Jae C. Shin while he was stationed in the United States Air Force (1959 - 1960). In 1960, Mr. Cheezic returned to his native town of Waterbury, Connecticut and started teaching his newly learned art.

The Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation consists of over 70 karate schools internationally and has more than 2,000 black belts. Grand Master Cheezic's accreditation is recognized around the world. The Cheezic Federation hosts many events throughout the year such as: belt tests, tournaments, karate camp, overseas trips and many other activities. As a member of Superior Karate, your belt tests will be certified by Master Sansonetti and Grand Master cheezic. All instructors are certified by Grand Master cheezic.

SUPERIOR KARATE (Stratford, Orange, and Ansonia)

Superior karate was founded by Master Chris Sansonetti. His instructors are trained to be professional, courteous and proficient in martial arts  instruction. Superior Karate will become like a second family to you. As a family, we care about our members needs and goals. Our staff is here to guide you along your path to black belt excellence. Our goal is to enhance our member's lives. Your dedication to the martial arts will benefit you by improving your self-confidence, concentration, and physical abilities while learning self-defense concepts and skills.

YOUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
Master Chris sansonetti is the chief instructor and owner of Superior karate. He is a 4th Dan black belt in Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation. Mr. Sansonetti was inducted into the Action Martial Arts Magazine's Hall of Fame on January 12, 2008 for Outstanding Contributions in the Martial Arts. Master Sansonetti has other advanced certifications including being a certified Personal Defense Instructor and is an ACMA certified martial arts instructor. He is a member of the Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation, BTCMS (Blauer Tactical Confrontation Management Systems), and MAIA (Martial Arts Industry Association). He also has experience in Aikido and Ju-jitsu.

Master Sansonetti started training in 1990 at Central Connecticut State University under Master Harry Needham and also under Master Dave Deguzman in Trumbull, CT. In 1994, he graduated from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Industrial Technology and received his black belt, #537. He worked as an engineer and started teaching in the evenings at the New Britain YWCA. He also taught at the Trumbull and Stratford YMCA's for Master Deguzman. Mr. Sansonetti competed locally and also at two international tournaments. He also regularly attends many seminars to learn as much as possible in all types of martial arts and self-defense systems.

In 2002, Mr. Sansonetti started Superior Karate, teaching full-time in Stratford, Ansonia, and Orange Ct. His goal is to improve his student's lives by building their confidence, improving their physical fitness and self-defense skills. Home