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When the umbrella Korean Taekwondo organisation was founded in 1955, Tang Soo Do declined to affiliate and remained independent.

Tang Soo Do practice is intermediate between Taekwondo and Karate. It is a striking system using high circling kicks and strong punches. Its students wear white cotton tunics with coloured belts indicating the degree of proficiency attained. Within the black belt is a further ladder of proficiency known as the ‘Dan’ grades.

Class practice takes place in lines. Patterns are a development of combination techniques, representing symbolic defence against multiple imaginary attackers. There is also prearranged practice where two students perform a specific attack and response. In free sparring, blows and kicks of limited force are exchanged.

Many Tang Soo Do clubs within NAKMAS are currently represented.