Martial Arts Academy of Tang Soo Do is a traditional martial arts studio in Circle Pines, Minnesota focused on personal betterment, character development, and self-defense. The academy’s main emphasis is Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean martial art that specializes in kicking and develops power through technique rather than muscular strength, while also incorporating defensive strategies, joint locks, weight distribution, and balance. The studio also teaches Qi Gong, using physical movement, meditation, and mindfulness to support mind-body wellness. It is a certified studio of the World Tang Soo Do Association, and its black belts and instructors are board certified through the WTSDA.