What is the APTSD Federation?
A Worldwide Organization
The Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation (APTSDF) is a worldwide organization whose purpose is to sanction and certify quality martial arts through developing professional instructors and studio owners.
Our mission is to promote traditional martial arts for the 21st century and raise the standard of professionalism to a level that has not been available here before.
Our approach is based on the knowledge that attitude is more important than aptitude and action is more important than education alone. That is, great school owners are developed through professional training (education) and yet proven over time through their actions.
If you are a school owner, ask yourself where you are today in the following areas:
- Advanced (martial arts & leadership) training
- Administration and paperwork (is it effortless or painstaking?)
- Testing to advanced degrees or rank (black belt & master instructor)
- Career planning & business training
- Role models & mentors
- Fees & tuition Financial planning
Our program consists of interactive training modules focused on advanced leadership principles rather than a textbook of martial arts reference material. Our focus is on the art of pedagogy rather than mere physical techniques. We focus on building Black Belt leaders whose goal is to become certified instructors and some day chief instructors and academy owners. We are all about building leaders not only on the training floor but also in the community.
Benefits of Membership
of the APTSDF
Here are just a few of the benefits of membership in the APTSDF:
- True brother and sisterhood with none of the “what have you done for me recently?” mentality that is so prevalent in many of today’s larger organizations
- State of the art Tang Soo Do curriculum that maintains our tradition (Moo Do) while addressing the needs of the 21st century
- Guaranteed direct communication with the president of the federation for all school owners
- Opportunities for built in revenue streams to improve your income and retirement
- Free business consulting/coaching to help you manage your business and maximize your potential
- Rank promotions that are internationally certified from color belt to Master Instructor
- Group training tours to Europe and Asia Pacific
- Regional, national, and international championships
- Annual group training retreats, clinics, camps & seminars (black belt, masters and school owners)
- Seminar outlines and mastery planners (elite leadership, elite weapons & warrior’s path)
The Federation accomplishes the above goal by having two major leadership programs and providing on-going service and support to school owners:
- Junior Leader Program (17 and under) – a program available to member schools by invitation only
- Certified Instructor Training Program (18 and over) – a program to help assist with producing the very best staff and leadership personnel.
What is the APTSD Federation?
The Atlantic-Pacific Tang Soo Do Federation (APTSDF) is a worldwide organization dedicated to sanctioning and certifying quality martial arts by developing professional instructors and studio owners. Its mission is to promote traditional martial arts for the 21st century and elevate the standard of professionalism in the martial arts community to unprecedented levels. The APTSDF preserves the rich traditions of Tang Soo Do (Moo Do) while adapting its curriculum to meet the evolving needs of modern practitioners.
