Welcome to Strengthened Steel Martial Arts, your destination for traditional Korean martial arts training.
Since 1982, the WTSDA has united students in 36+ countries under one timeless tradition. Experience community, growth, and personal achievement in every class.
A 4th‑Degree Black Belt with 30+ years of expertise in Tang Soo Do, Hakuda, and Kali. Personalized coaching to guide beginners to confident, skillful black belts.
Learn Tang Soo Do with expert guidance from 4th Degree Black Belt Alan Shwartz. At Strengthened Steel Martial Arts, students of all ages grow through tradition, self-defense, and personal development.
Korean martial arts offer students a powerful way to develop both body and mind. At Strengthened Steel Martial Arts, we proudly teach Tang Soo Do — a traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes the development of mind, body, and spirit through disciplined training.
Moreover, the art draws its roots from ancient Korean and Chinese martial traditions. It includes striking techniques, forms (hyung), self-defense, and weaponry. As a result, Tang Soo Do helps students build both physical strength and mental discipline. In addition, it encourages respect, humility, and perseverance as part of one’s daily life.
Grandmaster Jae Chul Shin founded the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA) in 1982. Since then, he has led the organization to grow into a global community. It now includes over 100,000 members across more than 36 countries. Furthermore, the association preserves the traditional values of Tang Soo Do. It also promotes personal growth and supports community well-being.
At Strengthened Steel Martial Arts, we take pride in being part of this rich heritage. In fact, our programs support students of all ages and skill levels. We provide a friendly and structured space to learn and grow. Whether you aim to improve fitness, develop character, or gain self-defense skills, Tang Soo Do offers a rewarding path forward.
With over 30 years of experience in Tang Soo Do, Alan Shwartz is a 4th Degree Black Belt who brings a deep understanding of traditional martial arts and a passion for teaching. In addition to Tang Soo Do, he has extensive training in Hakuda and Kali, offering students a well-rounded and practical martial arts education.
For more than two decades, Mr. Shwartz has been dedicated to sharing martial arts with students of all ages, from young children to adults. Over the years, he has successfully coached dozens of students to earn their black belts and advance to higher degrees of black belt, helping each one reach new levels of skill, confidence, and personal growth.
Mr. Shwartz specializes in creating a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment where students thrive. Whether you’re just beginning your martial arts journey or looking to refine your skills, you’ll benefit from Mr. Shwartz’s decades of experience and commitment to helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn Tang Soo Do with expert guidance from 4th Degree Black Belt Alan Shwartz. At Strengthened Steel Martial Arts, students of all ages grow through tradition, self-defense, and personal development.