It is our mission to preserve and promote the original and traditional techniques, practices, philosophy, and principles of the martial art known as Tang Soo Do, and to create a training environment that not only focuses on intense physical training, discipline, and respect (Moo Do), but which also fosters creativity and character development (Ryu Pa) by recognizing the human need to achieve "freedom" through the development of the human spirit (Moo Do Shim Gung).

We strive to offer our students “The Absolute Best in Martial Arts Instruction” in a fun and safe family environment!

Every class is closely supervised by Master Gene Garbowsky

Safety of our students is our #1 priority

We strive to preserve Tang Soo Do as a traditional martial art

The Moo Duk Kwan founded by late Grandmaster Hwang Kee was one of five original Martial Arts schools founded in Korea.  South Hills Karate Academy can trace it’s lineage back to the original Moo Duk Kwan through it’s Instructor Master Gene Garbowsky (#26272) and back through his two previous instructors, Grandmaster Chun Sik Kim (#915) and Grandmaster Andy Ah Po (#10187).

Left to Right: Masters C. Terrigno, G. Garbowsky, S. Propst, Kwan Jang Nim Ah Po, J. Ennis, G. Klinedinst, B. Steele (October 2008)