Sun Kwan Moo
A little practiced and little known Buddhist-based martial art which includes meditation and physical training with the hope of advancing students towards enlightenment.
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Tae Kwon Do
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Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do
thcentury, it has received influences from other arts, it now exists as both a sport and a self defence martial art.
The most popular martial art in the world; estimates of practitionership are currently 50,000,000 and growing. One of the newest Olympic events, it became... -
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Shingitai Jujitsu
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Shingitai Jujitsu
Shingitai Jujitsu
It has three main aspects to training, which are encapsulated in the name. Shin represents the mental approach and characteristic of fighting spirit, Gi refers to the technical aspects of the art and in particular to the functional use of techniques applied through competition and Tai refers to the physical body fitness and strength are... -
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Scars
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SCARS
Sometimes known as Special Combat Aggression Reactionary System and, arguably, the most expensive self-defence training programme available.
Due to an excellent marketing campaign, it is estimated that in 1993 when training tapes were promoted in national magazines in America they grossed $1,000,000 in the first nine months of trading.
Taught on 40-hour retreat short programmes, which can cost $5,000 per head, this is clearly a very successful enterprise.... -
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L.I.N.E. System
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L.I.N.E. System
L.I.N.E. System
The L.I.N.E. System was created by Ron DonVito, A highly standardised systematic approach to martial arts was used by the U.S. Marine core between 1989-1998 and it is estimated that 750,000 military personnel have been through this programme.
With the exception of one or two restraining techniques, the majority which are designed to kill opponents. Due to the nature of the combatative systems used in the military, it underwent rigorous testing. This included a... -
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American Karate System
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American Karate System
American Karate System
Essentially a blend of Japanese and Korean arts, this system was founded by Ernest Lieb. Upon returning from Korea where he was stationed as a marine in 1964, the aim was to found a martial art organisation that promoted brotherhood as opposed to rivalry.
The art form has four coloured belts prior to gaining a black belt and students must be 18 year of age before they are allowed to test for the black belt. White suits are worn indicating the system... -
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Hapkido
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Hapkido
Hapkido
The way of coordinated power, it is a Korean systemised form of combat using throws, restrains, chokes, kicks and strikes.
It is the combination of 2,000 years of martial tradition in Korea and can be categorised as having five main influences the first are those from the ancient tribal techniques sado moosul which could have been used on horseback and included archery, sword and knife fighting as well as philosophical influence from Confucian doctrines.
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Gwon Gyokdo
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Gwon Gyokdo
Gwon Gyokdo
Gwon Gyokdo is a hybrid, Korean martial art incorporating traditional Korean martial arts techniques alongside Muay Thai boxing. Still in its infancy in Korea, the no-nonsense, down to earth martial art, that alongside its sporting aspect and ring fighting, contains 27 different self defence techniques which are designed to be practical and include defences against a staff, iron bar and a knife. However, the majority of training includes boxing-type techniques including... -
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Kumdo
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Kumdo
Kumdo is the Korean art of fencing; modern versions of which are similar in training methods, apparel and competition rules to Japanese Kendo The exact origins are a point of some contention amongst scholars, some pointing to the possibility of it being the origin of two sworded hand techniques although this viewpoint is not common outside of Korea.
It is clear however that Korea has had a history of martial sword training many techniques of which were influenced by Chinese... -
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Han Kum Do
A Korean sword system comprising of basic cutting techniques that mimic the Korean script known as Hangul. Developed by the late Myung Jae Nam,the art came to popular attention during the third international H.K.D. Games in 1997. Although, arguably, it is easier for those familiar with the Korean language, Hangul, known as the most scientific alphabet in existence today, is in fact remarkably easy to learn. It is estimated that most foreigners should be able...28-02-2020, 10:32 AM -
Shin Gum Do
An interesting juxtaposition of peaceful Zen practice combined with the art of killing...28-02-2020, 10:27 AM -
Haedong Gum Do
The Korean art of swordmanship and sword fighting practiced with the Jukdo, a bamboo sword, and then the Mokgum and Jingum, the wooden sword and the live sword respectively. It is said to be based on GiCheon, an older internal martial art similar to Tai Chi as described in the Myue Bobo Tongji, the ancient book of martial arts.
The system incorporates aspects of Ki Gong the internal energy development exercises, cutting practices, begi,...28-02-2020, 10:17 AM -
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
Utilizing circular and revolving movements to generate power. Legend has it that the art was developed from the Dol Gae Soolwhich was originated by King Tae Jo during the Koryo dynasty of Korea 994-1392 A.D. It is said that he was inspired by the force found circular motions, commonly observed in nature, and that the inspiration behind its development and popularisation was...28-02-2020, 09:54 AM