The River Valley Difference

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy is a professional martial arts education center. We have committed ourselves to offering the highest quality of martial arts instruction while at the same time keeping the business side of the studio simple & straight forward. We thoroughly enjoy helping people realize the life long benefits of martial arts training. Here are a few things that separate us from other martial arts schools.

Are the Instructors Certified?

Are classes taught by an adult Black Belt who has had specific training in the correct teaching methodologies to optimize learning?

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

All classes are taught by Adult Black Belt Instructors who have completed at least one year of instructor training plus at least 4 years of martial arts training.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Many schools do not have a formal training program for instructors.

May I Take Unlimited Classes?

Are you unlimited in the number of classes per week you can take or which nights you are allowed to train?

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

Youth and Adult students can take as many classes per week as they like. This flexibility allows our students to work around their busy schedules.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Most schools limit students to two classes per week, and require students to train on specific nights.

Is There Free Enrollment?

An enrollment fee is usually charged to students for the “privilege” of starting their training.

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

There is no start up fee to begin training at our studio.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

In addition to a monthly tuition payment, most schools require and upfront “enrollment” fee.

Can I Train Without A Long Term Contract?

Our students do not sign a long term financial contract to start training.

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

Our teaching is our contract – we know if you value our teaching you will keep coming back.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Most schools require students to sign financial contracts which require students to pay even if they stop taking classes.

Will I Test Without Paying Extra Fees?

Our students are not charged additional fees each time they test for a new belt.

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

We do not charge an extra fee for testing at our studio.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Many schools will charge an additional testing fee every 3-4 months. This can range is price from $35 - $85 each test.

Can I Start Training Without Equipment?

Our students are not required to have a uniform and sparring equipment in order to start training.

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

When the student is ready they may get their uniform and sparring gear. We suggest waiting until the student is fully committed to sticking with it, before making this investment

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Most schools will ask you to invest in uniforms and sparring gear before the student has their first class. This can cost an additional $50 for the uniform and $150 for the sparring gear.

Free Trial Program?

Our students are permitted to try class for free to see if they are going to like martial arts and they are comfortable with the instructors?

River Valley Tang Soo Do Academy
Yes!

All students coming to the studio receive their first 2 classes free.

Other Martial Arts Schools
No

Most school offer an introductory program that will cost between $30-$50.

~ Serving Ambridge and surrounding communities since 1991 ~

Please call us to schedule your first FREE introductory lesson and experience the difference!

724-266-6330

World Tang Soo Do Association Headquarters
2436 Hanford Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Phone: (336)-223-0056 or (215)-468-2121
E-mail: WTSDA@aol.com