Martial arts Malta - Tang Soo Do

ETSDF 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATORY EVENT TO BE HELD IN MALTA
Grandmaster S. Nar’s 27th Year Seminar & Year-End Celebration
Join us for a very special day as we come together to celebrate training, tradition, and 40 years of the European Tang Soo Do Federation (ETSDF).
The day will begin with Grandmaster S. Nar’s 27th Year Seminar, followed by an evening of celebration as we mark the ETSDF 40th Anniversary and our Malta End-of-Year Christmas Party.
Evening Celebration Includes:
Special Black Belt Presentations – recognising the dedication, commitment, and achievements of selected members
Dinner, Music, Dancing & Festive Celebrations
Date: 5th December 2026
Location: AX The Victoria Hotel Malta
Evening Celebration Time: 7:00pm

Exclusively for European IMA Members
For reservations & information, please contact your instructor
We look forward to celebrating this incredible milestone together and sharing an unforgettable evening with our ETSDF (European I.M.A) family.

EUROPEAN TANG SOO DO FEDERATION
Training Camp to be Held in Malta

22ND – 24TH APRIL 2027

Presented by the European (I.M.A.) Tang Soo Do Federation (for I.M.A. members only)

All Black Belt Dan Members, Cho Dan Bo’s, and their families are cordially invited to join us for our ETSDF Training Camp in sunny Malta.

🔗 Click on this link to book:
https://www.europeantsd.net/etsdf-training-camp--malta.html

Let’s goooooo !!!!

EUROPEAN TANG SOO DO FEDERATION
Training Camp to be Held in Malta

22ND – 24TH APRIL 2027

Presented by the European (I.M.A.) Tang Soo Do Federation (for I.M.A. members only)

All Black Belt Dan Members, Cho Dan Bo’s, and their families are cordially invited to join us for our ETSDF Training Camp in sunny Malta.

🔗 Click on this link to book:
https://www.europeantsd.net/etsdf-training-camp--malta.html

Today we celebrate the birthday of a truly remarkable leader, Grandmaster S. Nar.

Grandmaster Nar has dedicated his life to the growth and preservation of Tang Soo Do, inspiring generations of students through his wisdom, humility, and amazing commitment to the art. As the leader of the European Tang Soo Do Federation, (European I.M.A) he has guided countless practitioners, not only as a martial artist, but as a mentor and role model.

To many of us, Grandmaster Nar is far more than a teacher. He has been a father figure to Master Wallace and a source of strength, guidance, and inspiration to our entire Tang Soo Do family. His leadership has helped shape the lives of so many students across Europe and beyond.

I am especially grateful that Grandmaster Nar officiated my wedding, making one of the most important days of my life even more meaningful. It is a memory that I will always cherish.

On behalf of all of us whose lives have been touched by his teachings and leadership, I would like to wish Grandmaster Nar a very happy birthday. May your day be filled with happiness, good health, and the love and respect of the many people whose lives you have enriched through Tang Soo Do.

Happy Birthday, Grandmaster Nar! Thank you for your leadership, your guidance, and for being an inspiration to us all.

Tang Soo!

Tang Soo Il Shim

ETSDF 1986-2026- 40th Anniversary celebratory event. European (IMA) IL SHIM group .Special three days of intensive training for group members (all Yuk and Chil Dan's respectively) 19th October to 21st October. Venue-Scotland. Tangsoo/IL SHIM.

The more time you invest in your students, the more they grow, not just as martial artists, but as people.

Today, some of our black belts joined me for an additional HIIT training session. Extra workouts are not always welcomed at first. Naturally, students see them as tiring, challenging, and sometimes uncomfortable. But that is part of the martial arts journey. A martial artist understands that growth rarely comes from comfort.

Fitness is one of the most important foundations of Tang Soo Do. Better fitness means better endurance, faster recovery, greater power, improved focus, stronger mental resilience, and the ability to maintain good technique under pressure. It allows students to push beyond what they thought was possible.

As fitness improves, so does understanding. What once felt like a burden becomes a tool. What once felt exhausting becomes empowering.

More importantly, we train as a community. We encourage each other, challenge each other, and grow together. Every drop of sweat shared builds stronger bonds between students and creates an environment where everyone can improve.

This traditional mindset comes directly from our leader, Grandmaster S Nar, who continues to train the old way, with discipline, consistency, hard work, and a commitment to continual self-improvement. We proudly follow those principles in our dojang.

Martial arts is not about finding the easiest path. It is about developing the character to walk the harder one.

“Skill may earn a belt, but fitness, discipline, and perseverance determine how far that belt can take you.”

Tonight was a truly special pre-wedding dinner surrounded by the people who have shaped so much of my journey , my Kwan Kang Nim, fellow Masters, students, and the original Master who guided me to Black Belt.

Sharing this evening together before such an important moment in my life meant more than words can express. I am deeply grateful for the support, friendship, guidance, and brotherhood that each of you has given me throughout the years.

A special thank you to Valerio and his lovely wife for travelling all the way from Italy to celebrate this special time with us. Your presence made the evening even more meaningful.

To everyone who came tonight, thank you from the bottom of my heart. These are memories I will carry with me forever. Tang Soo Do is more than training , it is family. 🙏🏻