Cobra King Kai
Cobra King Kai is built on one rule: reality before rank. We pressure-test movement like a boxing gym, and we build skill through Tang Soo Do structure — foundation, footwork, composure before speed or ego.
Our Foundations
Boxing gave us honesty. Traditional training gave us structure. Cobra King Kai blends both: boxing movement and timing layered onto Tang Soo Do fundamentals — with strong roots in older Kung Fu training principles: posture, rootedness, and clean mechanics.
Boxing Reality
Pressure, timing, distance, cardio, and composure. No fantasy confidence — just what holds up.
- Footwork under fatigue
- Angles, entries, exits
- Range control and resets
Tang Soo Do Structure
A disciplined progression that builds fundamentals and keeps ego in check. Belts (when used right) guide learning instead of inflating identity.
- Stances and transitions
- Basics, forms, fundamentals
- Control before intensity
Kung Fu Roots
Rooted feet, stacked posture, and calm structure so power comes from alignment — not chaos.
- Rooted stance without stiffness
- Posture integrity and balance
- Clean mechanics under pressure
Reality first. Structure second.
Boxing taught me reality: the grind, the pressure, the honesty. Traditional dojo training brings structure and progression. Cobra King Kai combines both worlds — pressure-tested movement with disciplined fundamentals.
- No fantasy. No false confidence.
- Form before power: mechanics first, then intensity.
- Culture: restraint, respect, and long-term training habits.
Our story
I trained in boxing first. Later, Inside U by Grandmaster Yu influenced how I understood movement, structure, and discipline in Tang Soo Do. Cobra King Kai was created to combine those ideas: boxing footwork layered onto a strong Tang Soo Do base — supported by older Kung Fu-rooted training principles.
What we train
Foundation
Stance, balance, posture, and mechanics before speed or power. You don’t build a fighter on sloppy structure.
- Posture + balance
- Clean mechanics
- Efficient movement
Footwork
Distance control is the real skill. Angles, entries, exits, and resets — boxing gives the engine and the honesty.
- Angles and pivots
- Entries and exits
- Reset under pressure
Striking
Boxing hands and timing layered onto Tang Soo Do fundamentals — clean lines, clean returns, controlled intensity.
- Timing + rhythm
- Power with structure
- Composure under contact
Location
Training is held at the Japanese Culture Centre. Students are welcomed from across Greater Vancouver.
- Vancouver: Downtown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Van, Commercial Drive
- North Vancouver: Lower & Upper Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Edgemont
- West Vancouver: Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties, Park Royal
- Burnaby: Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed, Edmonds
Start here
Want boxing with Tang Soo Do fundamentals in Vancouver, BC? Email to book a trial class.
“Reality first. Structure second. Composure always.”