Korean martial arts, like other Asian martial art forms, encourage physical, mental and spiritual development in students. The various forms of Korean martial arts employ self-defense measures using the body as well as weapons training. Korean martial arts sprang up centuries ago from the martial arts in southern China and spread to Korea and other parts of the East.
Tang Soo Do
Tang Soo Do is a Korean marital art that stresses empty hand and foot fighting as well as utilization of weapons and self-defense. In addition to mastering the physical art from, students are taught how to live a harmonious life, in tune with nature. The 2,000-year-old art form that originated on the Korean peninsula trains students in the five principles of the "Do." The five virtues valued by Tang Soo Do practitioners include etiquette, trust, righteousness, wisdom and humanity.
Kuk Sool Wan
Kuk Sool Wan is a Korean marital arts style that dates back to the earliest days of Korea, report trainers at US Gyms. Kuk Sool was derived from three ancient techniques in Korea, Sado Mu Sool was the first family or tribal marital art form that was followed by the development of the Buddhist techniques found in Bulkyo Mu Sool. The Royal Court Martial Arts, or Koong Joong Mu Sool was the third component that led to the evolution of the modern form called Kuk Sool Wan. There are more than 3,600 techniques that make up the Kuk Sool Korean martial art form. Hyuk Suh was a Korean grand master who developed the sport and brought it to the United States in 1974. Kuk Sool is a self-defense sport that involves kicking, falling, throwing and choking techniques. There is a wide range of weapons used in other techniques of Kuk Sool. In addition to the physical training, students of Kuk Sool practice meditation, breathing, acupuncture and acupressure. Kuk Sool philosophy stresses self-discipline, humility, loyalty and respect.
Hadong Gumbo
Hadong Gumbo is a martial art form that utilizes a Korean sword. Its origins come from the battlefields of Korea and teach students to use the sword in a variety of techniques ranging from sparring and straw cutting to sitting meditations. Students learn physical, mental and spiritual development through Hadong Gumbo. The focus of Hadong Gumbo is on outdoor battlefield techniques instead of dueling. The movements of the sword are graceful and flowing, meant to capture the beauty and lethal possibilities of the sword.
Soo Bahk Do
The hand and foot techniques that comprise the Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do are what make up the general aspects of this sport. Soo Bahk Do is an ancient art that focuses on tradition and discipline required to successfully perform the techniques. Soo Bahk Do focuses on the physical aspects of the sport to develop strength, speed, stamina and flexibility. It also places emphasis on the mental training that results in a calmness of spirit by employing the willpower of the student. US Gym trainers report that Soo Bahk Do is one of the most popular of the Korean martial art forms because of the sense of confidence and calmness attained by its practitioners.
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