Kuk Sool Won: Rochester NY’s most complete martial art
Kuk Sool is the most complete Martial Arts System in the Rochester region, emphasizing self-discipline, respect, and education first! Kuk Sool is not a sport, nor is it simply another Asian self defense method. Kuk Sool is a complete martial arts system that is dedicated to the cultivation of mental and physical strength and well-being, and to the preservation of traditional Korean Martial Arts.
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23. February 2009
Your child and Kuk Sool
Our children’s curriculum has been specifically designed to accommodate children as young as 4 years old. Kuk Sool will teach your child respect and discipline while improving concentration, focus, physical fitness and energy.
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The History of Kuk Sool Won
Kuk Sool Won (which translates into "National Martial Arts Association") is a complete martial arts system formed in 1958 by In-hyuk Suh, the founder and Grandmaster of Kuk Sool Won. Kuk Sool Won is often described as a “living history of the Korean martial arts” and represents the most comprehensive system of traditional Korean martial arts in the world today.
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The Rules & Philosophies of Kuk Sool
A high degree of moral character is considered as important in Kuk Sool Won as physical skill. Before being entrusted with the techniques, forms and secrets of Kuk Sool, students must possess five key characteristics and memorize the Student Creed, the Kuk Sool Pledge and several important rules.
Continue reading...25. February 2009
Korean Terminology
Use this handy guide to understand common Korean terms used in everyday Kuk Sool training, including the Korean words for all your forms, techniques, punches, kicks, titles, counting and more. By the time you are a brown belt, you should be fully versed in all of these terms.
Continue reading...25. February 2009
Tiny Tigers classes for children ages 4-8
Our Tiny Tigers Program is especially designed for young children between the ages of 4 and 8. Martial Arts is good, clean fun for kids and a great way to give them a head start in life. Our primary focus is to teach children "life skills" in a fun but safe environment.
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What kinds of things will I learn in Kuk Sool?
As a Martial Arts system, Kuk Sool Won covers the entire spectrum of traditional Korean techniques including body conditioning, joint locks, pressure points, kicking, hand strikes, acrobatics, throws, grapples and weapons training.
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Kuk Sool for Women
Martial arts is not an activity just for guys! Whether you're looking to boost your self-esteem, lose weight or need to learn to defend yourself, Kuk Sool Won has something for women of all ages and physical ability.
Continue reading...10. February 2009
Kuk Sool Forms
Forms introduce many concepts that are essential to your training, improving balance, coordination, dexterity and strength. This post explores the principles of forms and lists each of the forms by belt rank.
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The World Kuk Sool Association
All three Kuk Sool Won schools in the Rochester area are part of the World Kuk Sool Association, a worldwide organization with hundreds of schools and thousands of members.
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1. March 2009
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