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These articles are certainly interesting reads. I did not realise how many other arts have taken influence from aikido. -
Mark Drake commented on Yong Mu Doin ArticlesSo they have just combined the Korean arts into one system? -
chriscrudelli commented on Defenduin ArticlesThats a great point linda,, failure is the best teacher. -
chriscrudelli commented on Ssireumin ArticlesYes indeed, I will be adding my research on English, Scottish and Irish wrestling forms over the next few months -
Han Kum Do
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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... -
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Shin Gum Do
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Shin Gum Do
An interesting juxtaposition of peaceful Zen practice combined with the art of killing... -
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Haedong Gum Do
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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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Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
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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
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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
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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
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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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