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  • Han Kum Do

    Han Kum Do

    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...
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  • Shin Gum Do

    Shin Gum Do

    Shin Gum Do






    An interesting juxtaposition of peaceful Zen practice combined with the art of killing
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  • Haedong Gum Do

    Haedong Gum Do

    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,
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  • Hankido

    Hankido

    Hankido



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  • Won Hwa Do

    Won Hwa Do

    Won Hwa Do





    There are 20 different forms which...
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  • Hoi Jeon Moo Sool

    Hoi Jeon Moo Sool

    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
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  • Tang Soo Do

    Tang Soo Do

    Tang Soo Do





    This is an extremely popular martial art of Korean origin and one of the most popular practiced arts in the U.S., although sometimes advertised under the name of Karate or Korean Karate for marketing reasons as this name is more widely accepted as a martial art in America.

    Although the system uses a traditional belt to denote rank, many schools do not wear a black belt, instead swapping that for a midnight blue coloured belt. This
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  • Sun Kwan Moo

    Sun Kwan Moo

    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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  • Kuk Sool Won

    Kuk Sool Won



    A Korean martial art that encourages the integration and further exploration of all aspects of other Korean martial arts.

    As practiced today, it is still a relatively new art but draws heavily on ancient traditions and techniques, combining the classical elements of martial arts with modern understanding of body conditioning. Of particular importance to body conditioning is stretching, flexibility, cardio vascular conditioning, ligament and tendon stretching, muscle toning
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  • Kun Mu Do

    Kun Mu Do

    Kun Mu do





    A martial arts based on dance and music, the music played by the Gayageum, which is a beautiful sounding, Korean, traditional stringed instrument sometimes thought of as a harp. The objective of the art is for practitioners to be able to empty their minds completely and act the void. It is a meditative type art that shares a similarity in essence to Tai Chi, yet also includes various explosive, quick fire, striking techniques similar to those found...
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  • Tae Kwon Do

    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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  • Yong Mu Do

    Yong Mu Do

    Yongmudo


    Is this the future of martial arts? Perhaps the only martial arts system created by a university, it was developed by professional sport scientists at Yung-In University in Korea, and is now thought of as a compulsory element to physical education students.

    It is a hybrid martial art separated into three levels simply categorised as: beginner, moderate and difficult. It combines kicking techniques taken from Tae Kwon Do, shifting and throwing techniques
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  • Hwa Rang Do

    Hwa Rang Do

    Hwa Rang Do




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  • Hapkido

    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

    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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