Kuk Sool Won™ is a comprehensive martial arts system, derived from the rich and varied martial arts techniques and traditions that have arisen in Korea. This school is a certified member of the World Kuk Sool Association®.
No. Kuk Sool Won™ is the name of the art. A system that builds on each level achieved, it is a Korean martial arts system that consists of traditional forms, self-defense techniques, falling techniques, and weapons in addition to kicking and punching and a myriad of other skills forming a comprehensive system.
Yes.
Yes, Martial Arts can be safe and beneficial for children when taught by experienced and qualified instructors. We prioritize safety and proper technique in our classes.
The Kuk Sool Won™ dress uniform is only worn by black belts students and is patterned after the clothing that the ancient Korean generals wore under their battle armor. This uniform is our formal uniform that we wear on special occasions.
Yes, Kuk Sool Won™ has 24 different weapons that are taught at various levels of training.
Usually, the instructor’s rank works just fine and if all else fails Sir or Ma’am. In class, we refer to all students by their rank, last name or as sir or ma’am, regardless of age or rank. We believe this instills respect among the students.
While we recognize the work and dedication it takes to reach certain belt levels in another martial arts system, all students begin as a white belt, regardless of a rank achieved in another martial art.
Bowing in class does not have any religious meaning. It has a social meaning in the Asian culture and is a sign of respect. The gesture is very similar to shaking hands in western culture.
Kuk Sool Won™ is for everyone, regardless of physical ability. We will train you to be the best you can be. You will learn to play to your strengths to compensate for your weaknesses .
Our under black belt ranks and corresponding belts are as follows:
Hin Di – White belt
No Rang Di – Yellow belt
Chung Di – Blue belt
Hyung Di – Red belt
Jah Di – Brown belt
Dahn Bo Nim – Black Brown belt
We take students as young as 4 and there is no age restriction on the age of an adult who wants to begin training. The student must be able to physically perform activities in class. We encourage families to train together in martial arts; nervertheless adults and children learn differently, as such they have separate classes. Adults and children, learn the same material, the class curriculum for children extends over several belts because of the advanced material they learn. Parents will not be held back and they may know more material than their child although they may be the same belt rank.
It usually takes 3.5 to 4 years to achieve the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. Each student begins at the rank of white belt and tests quarterly. When they receive the rank of Dahn Bo Nim (black brown belt), the Chief Instructor will make a recommendation to the Grandmaster that the student is ready to begin their Black Belt testing. The student will pay for their testing fee and they will test quraterly. When the student has completed all required material the Chief Instructor will recommend that the student is ready to be promoted to Black Belt.
The “yelling” is actual a martial arts yell called a “kiahp.” This sound is made to protect the student’s internal organs, etc., whenever a foot or hand technique is made.
Testing is conducted on a quarterly basis.
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