Busby's Family Karate
Tang Soo Do
Welcome to Busby’s Family Karate, a traditional Tang Soo Do martial arts academy.
Tang Soo Do
What is Tang Soo Do?
Tang Soo Do is a traditional Korean martial art that teaches empty hand and foot techniques, forms or practice patterns, self-defense, and traditional martial arts weaponry. Most importantly, Tang Soo Do teaches us to live a healthy and harmonious life. This ancient martial art traces its lineage back as far as ancient China.


Benefits of Tang Soo Do
In today’s society, there is no doubt that martial arts training is on the rise and that people are becoming more interested in learning how to defend themselves. While Tang Soo Do is an extremely effective method of self-defense, there are many other reasons why men, women, and children from all walks of life have taken up Tang Soo Do training. This ancient form of martial art is known for having the most effective training methods for self-discipline, self-confidence, physical fitness, and stress management. In effect, Tang Soo Do is a superb vehicle for peak performance training. ur teaching developers the whole person; mind, body, and spirit
How we train Tang Soo Do
Our teaching also offers a blend of physical and mental development as well as state of the art leadership training. We conduct classes and programs geared for the entire family. Classes emphasize structure, tradition, and proper etiquette or protocol. Classes are done in a family-friendly atmosphere which allows all students to grow at their own pace.


Enrich your life with Tang Soo Do
Some students join to lose weight while others join to build confidence. Some start to develop discipline while others come to reduce stress and improve their overall fitness. No matter what the reason, we are constantly told by our students how every aspect of their life has improved since starting Tang Soo Do.
Whatever brings you to us, we welcome you and want you to know that the true goal at Busby’s Family Karate is to use the lessons you learn in the studio to enrich every part of your life while enriching others.
Grandmaster John St. James
President and Founding Master
Atlantic Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation
Atlanta, Georgia, USA