I have used this textbook as reference throughout my training in kuk sool won. Kuk sool won martial arts victoria has been owned and operated by our own seventh degree master mccondach for over 20 years now. The techniques taught include hand, leg, gathering power for self defence, pressure points, escorting techniques for capture, rope techniques, staff arts, sword arts, fan and cane arts, internal. Kuk sool won of clear lake has many instructors with a wealth of knowledge and experience. History of kuk sools sword 3 pages sword etiquette 5 pages sword meditation 16 pages drawing and sheathing 21 pages sword techniques 6 pages straight sword form 31 pages inverted sword form 27 pages i didnt count the pages that are just a single photograph that are mostly there for inspiration. Welcome to gaya won the place to get all your official kuk sool won merchandise. Martial arts school kuk sool won of capitol heights. In 1993, while stationed at ramstein ab, germany he began training in the world kuk sool association wksa.
History of kuk sool s sword 3 pages sword etiquette 5 pages sword meditation 16 pages drawing and sheathing 21 pages sword techniques 6 pages straight sword form 31 pages inverted sword form 27 pages i didnt count the pages that are just a single photograph that are mostly there for inspiration. Kuk sool won is an amalgamation of 3 traditional martial arts. I study a sword system i was told was based on kuk sool and hapkido sword techniques. Because of kuk sul dos beginning, it is a wellrounded traditional style that doesnt necessarily have any specific weaknesses and encompasses a large amount of material and tradition. But remember, you can never replace training in a dojang. We are a family martial art school focusing on tradition and the improvement of individuals through martial art. Under his instruction, he now has a team of three senior black belts to act as instructors alongside him. The first degree form is performed by first degree black belt brad.
You will learn traditional korean forms and dozens of traditional korean weapons including the sword, staff, cane, spear, rope, and fan. Won association, i pledge to obey the rules of the. Kunz official training began in 1978, and hes been active in kuk sool ever since. An excellent textbook for someone learning kuk sool won or just interested in the martial art. Aug 08, 2019 written and photographed by grandmaster in hyuk suh staff techniques of kuk sool won.
Kuk sool won staff techniques by in hyuk suh 1991 kuk sool won. Kuk sool won includes the study of healing techniques, the development of internal power, and physical conditioning. Jun 18, 2016 me performing yahng sohn mohk soo 6, and ssahng soo 3 at the wksa european championships 2016. As such, kuk sool won is extremely well organized and seeks to integrate and explore all aspects of the traditional korean martial arts. See more ideas about martial arts, martial and dublin. Kuk sool won is een koreaanse vechtkunst ontwikkeld door grootmeester suh in hyuk. Jun 02, 2011 resident jkn vicki barker of kuk sool won of oxshott and great bookham demonstrating the 1st degree black belt sword form. Though sometimes people dont notice them, kuk sool won tournaments are twice each year in the uk and even more often in the rest of the world. About us kuk sool won martial arts the woodlands, tx.
Listed are the forms and techniques that you will need to know for each belt. Not only do students undergo physical transformation in terms of fitness, but are also mentally stimulated and challenged. It includes all aspects of martial arts, combining leg techniques, hand techniques, projections, falls, breaking techniques, joints handling, pressure. Containing 3608 techniques, kuk sool won appeals to the beginner and the advanced practitioner alike and has been described as a graduate level martial arts program. It was founded in 1958 by in hyuk suh, also known as kuk sa nim in hyuk suh or grandmaster in hyuk suh. It was founded in 1958 by inhyuk suh, who also carries the formal titles of, kuk sa nim i. Kuk sool won cork martial arts school kinsale, ireland. Kuk sool won aluminum practice sword winlaid dragon. Kuk sool won 31 w 25th ave san mateo, ca martial arts mapquest. The techniques learned are from wrist grabs, clothing grabs, etc. Kuk sool won is a comprehensive martial arts system, derived from the rich and varied martial arts techniques and traditions that have arisen in korea.
I pledge to be loyal to my country and to promote the development of a better society. The name kuk sul do translates to national korean martial art. Although its origins may be traced to antiquity, the present kuk sool won system was formally devised by grandmaster inhyuk suh in 1961, and brought by him to america in 1974. It is an interesting read that provides an understanding for the why behind the various moves rather than just the mechanics.
As a member of kuk sool won, i pledge to obey the rules of the association and to conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of martial arts. Me performing yahng sohn mohk soo 6, and ssahng soo 3 at the wksa european championships 2016. Sword techniques by in hyuk suh 1991 kuk sool won pressure point and joint locking self defence by in hyuk suh 1988 kuk sool won. Black lacquer scabbard with mother of pearl dragon inlay swords are hand made in korea. The current kuk sool won techniques are compiled into levels of instruction consisting of beginner, intermediate, advanced and black belt levels. Martial arts philosophies kuk sool won of greater rochester. Existing records in japan suggest that many kung jung mu sool techniques found their way there. Kuk sool won relies on the perspective of three main branches of traditional korean martial arts for outlining its contents. The second degree black belt sword form is performed by third degree black belt huy pham. Defense against a knife or club by in hyuk suh 1988 kuk sool won breaking techniques by in hyuk suh 1988.
Kuk sool won is a complete martial arts system that is dedicated to the cultivation of. Includes all techniques and forms from white belt to red belt. He first observed kuk sool won in 1976 and, suitably impressed, trained in it for a couple of months. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Kuk sool won of clear lake has many instructors with a wealth of knowledge. This book details the philosophy and history of kuk sool won as well as the various moves. Wood breaking, sparring, forms, techniques, selfdefense routines, sword and bo staff displays. Kuk sool won of clear lake is clear lakes best traditional korean martial art school teaching our area since 1991. Dart took up kuk sool won 22 years ago after stumbling upon. I fully understand that any medical treatment given to me will be of a first aid treatment type only.
Roots of kuk sool martial arts kuk sool won kuk sool. At kuk sool won, we teach the traditional values of martial arts with an upbeat, enthusiastic, modern approach. Tues thu kids 5pm, kidsadults 6pm, adults 7pm sat kids 9am, adults 10am wed 5308pm. This book will be your guide when you train outside of class. In hyuk suh honored by presentation of commanders sword by. As a martial arts system, kuk sool won is exteremely wellorganized. I am a red belt in kuk sool and recommend this textbook to anyone training or interested in the comprehensive art of kuk sool won. You wont find a better quality martial art in victoria, and you definitely cant beat our price. Sahdoh moo sool tribal or family martial art although the basic form of sahdoh moo sool is probably as old as the human race, this martial art can be directly traced to the koh choh suhn old korea from 2000 b.
As a member of the kuk sool won association, i pledge to obey the rules of the association and to conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of martial arts. Click download or read online button to get kuk sool won traditional korean martial art book now. Family oriented martial arts dedicated to the cultivation of mental and physical strength, and wellbeing proudly serving families in san mateo since 1981, we warmly welcome all students beginning as young as 4 years of age. Kuk sool won italy traditional korean martial arts. Along with these weapons, there were many unique and advanced open handed and jointlocking principles of kung jung mu sool that are used extensively in kuk sool. Kuk sool won is a systematic study of all of the conventional fighting arts, which together. Then, in 1974, when kuk sool won in korea was reaching a popularity peak with the public, in hyuk su brought his martial art to the united states.
Kuk sool won cork korean martial art classes every tuesday in carrigaline, wednesday in kinsale, thursday in ballinspittle and womens only classes. Kuk sool won korean martial arts east asian martial arts scribd. Our school masters are 9th degree black belts and are worldrenowned for their skill and teaching style. Kuk sool won is a traditional korean martial art, committed to improve the lives and wellbeing of people of all ages. Kuk sool combines kicking, punching, throwing, falling, joint locking, pressure point, meditation and weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic hardsoft style that is sure to meet your physical and mental goals on an individualized basis. Kbs 20 busan world kuk sool championship kids demo duration. Since the korean martial arts have produced so many different swords, their training methods are based upon basic principles rather than specific techniques. Training in kuk sool won also helps to instill selfconfidence and selfdiscipline, a calm selfassurance, and the psychological and spiritual values which are traditionally associated with the martial character. Kuk sool won is a comprehensive martial arts system that is derived from the rich and varied martial arts techniques that have arisen in korea through the ages. The first 3 forms are two handed long sword the 4th is one handed long sword the 5th is an inverted one handed long sword of which there is a short and a long version the 6th is two one handed. I pledge to work together with all classes of people without. Kuk sool won is a systematic study of all of the traditional fighting arts, which together comprise the martial arts history of korea.
Kuk sul do and the yangs kuk sul do federation were founded by grandmaster yang to preserve traditions and movements that are thousands of years old. Kuk sool won grew to monumental proportions, even though it took the public some time to adjust to its radically different spinning techniques and low stances. Dec 01, 2007 kuk sool won sword form,jung guhm hyung, jkn james lewis duration. In this episode, gio and guest steven reich discuss the korean martial art of kuk sool won, its founder in hyuk suh, and its questionable history. Kuk sool won traditional korean martial art download ebook. Also, does anyone know how many sword forms kuk sool won has. A korean system, kuk sool won employs an extensive variety of kicking techniques. Oct 18, 2008 the second degree black belt sword form is performed by third degree black belt huy pham. Resident jkn vicki barker of kuk sool won of oxshott and great bookham demonstrating the 1st degree black belt sword form. Kuk sool won traditional korean martial art download.
Written and photographed by grandmaster in hyuk suh. Kuk sool won tm is a full system of martial arts, focused on mind, body and spirit development, as well as the preservation of traditional korean martial arts. Jan 02, 2008 from a documentary on the history of kuk sool won sword technique. As a martial arts system, kuk sool won covers the entire spectrum of established asian martial arts and body conditioning techniques, as well as mental development and traditional weapons training. Here, in this familylike atmosphere, you can focus and achieve your goals in the study of this practical and splendid martial art. Written and photographed by grandmaster in hyuk suh staff techniques of kuk sool won. Kuk sool won is not a sport, nor is it simply another oriental selfdefense method. Amado garcia retired as a master sergeant after 24 years of active duty in the us air force, he served from sept 1989 to sept 20. Kuk sool won students practice self defense techniques focus.
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