I have always felt humbled to be a small part of this amazing martial art. This video really captures that for me. The depth of this art is astounding. It truly is a lifetime pursuit. Thank you Kuk Sa Nim for the gift of this art, and thank you Kwan Jahng Nim for the inspirational performances.
Sung Jin Suh - is still a beast! I remember when I was 17 in 1998 and saw him at the Kuk Sool Wan World tournament (got my ass kicked btw) but the masters demo was SOOO SWEET! I miss those days. Too all those who are still studying KEEP AT IT! KUK SOOL!
I lived in the Bay Area in the early 80s, and there was an annual event with demonstrations from a wide variety of martial arts. The year the local Kuk Sool Won school ran the event, they brought a lot of their most senior instructors from Korea and each did a separate demo. From what I saw, it's an amazingly diverse art with very hard training. I've rarely seen any references to it since those days.
this guy is super cool , remembering back when i was younger it was just me and moms and i would come there after school and spend the rest of the day there . and i know my moms couldnt afford 3 different classes but he never tripped . i wish i had time to go back to that school it was a awesome experience
This is a study of all of the traditional fighting arts, which together comprise the martial arts history of Korea. Our system encompasses the entire spectrum of Asian fighting arts and body conditioning techniques, some of the techniques we study originated thousands of years ago from many countries all over Asia. Grandmaster Suh In Hyuk founded what has become the World Kuk Sool Association (WKSA) in the US in 1958 and today it is practiced all over the world in about 30 countries.
i'm a kuk sool won practitioner and i have met master sung jin and been to a seminar where he taught us some self defence techniques and i have one word....unbelievable he is possibly one of the best martial artists in the world at the moment.
At my 4th Kyo Sa test, one of the other JKNs in my group has had a prosthetic leg since before he joined. And here he is testing for Kyo Sa Nim. I know a lot of people know who he his, but he was a true inspiration to me on the floor that time, and will always stay that way. There's no reason why I can't survive the test if he can.
The uniform with the red and gold trim is for higher ranking masters--KJN Sung Jin Suh is currently a 7th degree black belt. Silver and red is worn by 4th degree black belts.
I saw the documentary aired in korea about KSW and they stated that this version is a revival of an older version and showed the old scrips. However KSW is one of the Martial Arts taught at the West Point...for what ever that's worth.
Well said aricandisgood. I have been in martial arts for 36 years now and seen about everything under the sun. I finally came to the same conclusion many years ago. It's about the artist, not the style. Every system has something good about it. As every system has it weaknesses.
KJN, You Are Awesome! What an inspiring performance! You have amazing power, speed, and control. Thank You for sharing this excellent video! Great job putting the video together, MountainViewKSW!
Actually, yes it IS a traditional Korean martial art. My best friend is Korean, and he almost had me sign up for classes with him in the early 80s. Translated, it means "soft and circular." Besides Taekwondo, Koreans can claim (pardon the spelling) TangSuDo, and Hapkido.
1) Kuk Sool Won is not as mainstream as many other martial arts that's why not many people know of it. 2) The grandmaster/founder of this art is not dead. 3) It's pathetic to see people commenting "this art is so dangerous" martial arts are ways of disciplining one's self for the better. 4) If you think a martial art sux, go make ur own. my first comment didn't post so hopefully this one does and have some respect for these arts...most martial artists incorporate these as a way of life.
BassWizard82, you are right about why martial arts were originally developed, but that doesn't have to be why we practice them today! Take the sword for example. In the time before the invention of firearms, the sword was used primarily as an instrument of death. In this modern age, a sword would be extremely impractical in most situations since long-range combat with guns is preferred.
In reference to JknRich, u can trust us both, we have personally witnessed their ability and skill, meeting this man in person is amazing... you can literally feel the power of his aura pressing outward, it's amazing. ~Jkn Mike
Plus, training to one day be able to "flap my arms around" like Master Sung Jin is just plain fun! It's fun to be graceful, to learn humility, fluidity and respect for all people. It's fun because it's an ART! Please try to understand.
You can google Kuk sool won and find the international site the of WKSA for more info about Kuk Sool Won™, our history, founder, schools, masters, news, events, etc. You can also find there articles about different aspects of Kuk Sool published through the years in every major martial arts publication in the world. Feel free to contact me personally with any question.
Good Luck to you in your practice-I think everyone can benefit from the study of one martial art/sport or another. Kuk Sool Won is a Traditional Korean Martial Art, and I would like to kindly request that out of self-respect, dignity, honor, and respect for ALL other martial artists that you keep your comments appropriate and respectful. Additionally, although spelling is an important aspect of communicating clearly, grammar is as well. You many want to consider reviewing the topic in Wikipedia.
@ofomatheblackbelt People criticize because they haven't experienced it. We work very hard to refine our skills so what we do looks like art. We know how effective it is; we do it daily. I know SIKJN Suh from the video above personally. I train with him about once per year. His skills are on par with ANY martial artist you have ever heard of. He's just too polite to ever brag about it. We ignore the criticism. In KSW we respect every art because we understand what it takes to master them - all.
does not mean that you got tought tkd in your high school does not mean they teach in all high school their is more then one style of korean martial art style and i am pretty sure they dont just teach one style in the army, for example in japan they dont just teach karate to there soldiers only some of them get taught karate, but some soldier are taught judo in the army instead of karate. even thow they might do tkd in most of the korean army they probbly also teach other style to.
That student started with arthritis and two fused discs in his spine. If he can do it anyone can. As far as more about Kuk Sool. Check out all the different videos here. Even better, go to a local school, watch a class and talk to the instructor.
I am truly impressed by this style of Martial Arts. It seems to be very "pure" and looks like some of the stuff I have to learn or have learned in my time as a martial artist. I was exceptionally happy to see the fan-kata which I would love to study but am not at that level yet. Yanprescott, I'd advise you to stop being a dishonorable person and be respectful to those who practice this art form, otherwise, you are not worthy to learn.
In the beginning of this video, he is wearing a ceremonial dobok with gold borders. In the end of the video he is wearing the same, but with the red borders of a Kwang Ja Nym. Was this video peiced together video clips of Master Suh as a Sa Bu Nym and then later as a Kwang Ja Nym?
remember martial arts helps u prepare ure self in different situation. just because u say ure a black belt or2nd dagree or even master it doesent gaurantee u the full protection of defending. it is a guid so in taht situiation u no whut to do or it may help. it deends on how well u can aply to the techniques and ure situiation. so dont down kuk sool won because it hasent taught u. it is the person who apllys the material .
Go Master Sung Jin! I think he's taking over Kuk Sool for Kuk Sah Nym after he retires, but I can't remember. Either way, the Suh family is amazing -JKN Ashley, georgetown
if this is my master that teaches in the fillmore sf , i remember having to hold the kicking targets for him somtimes during a class and omg his spin kicks would knock your head off. i study under him for like 2 years and i learned alot , just dont get hit by his spin kick
Everyone in the Suh family is amazing I really admire Kuk Sa Nim for everything and I'm glad Kuk Sool has spread as much as it has Oh, and just out of curiousity, what song is this? -JKN Ashley, Georgetown
No, I'm only a brown belt, but I like to research here and there. You think that the secret techniques are developed by the Suh family? That's an interesting thought, but the Buddhist, tribal, and royal court martial arts of which Kuk Sool is comprised are supposed to be ancient, so I'm not so sure about that. Two exceptions, though, are supposedly the Sword-Cutting form and Fast Hands form, both of which are in this video. They were developed entirely by KJN Sung Jin, so I've heard.
@hechser no disrespect but i beg to differ on the defending yourself with martial arts, i'm a kuk sool practitioner, i've studied it for over a year and it has already saved me from being badly hurt from a group of attackers and i honestly believe that if i didn't know kuk sool i would have been in a very bad situation that day. As i said no disrespect and i too believe krav maga is a much more present day defence but martial arts do teach you to defend yourself.
So why do many martial artists still train in sword arts? Because, one, it keeps an aspect of martial arts traditions and cultures alive, and two, it has become a tool that we can use to increase concentration, coordination, self-control, and so on.
Have any on you guys live with the Grand master and studied at his Ranch? My Teacher did and tried to get me to do the same, but I was a dumb ass 17 year old so I didn't do it.
This is exactly what I needed to see, this is why we need more practice, did you hear it? the voice of the wind...AND...who is the korean pop singer of this song, i would love to have some of this bad mamma jamma korean techno-pop! JKN Michael Rodriguez
I don't know. I mean, it's impossible to say for sure unless one has a close relationship with Kuk Sa Nim, right? I'd like to be surprised when the time comes, personally. But you are right about it being harder to study under the brothers, especially Sung Jin. Perhaps he won't be as secretive about the advanced forms and techniques (the ones that have never been shown to the public) when he is Kuk Sa Nim?
But you're right about KJN, he will continue to kick more ass. The masters are a beacon of hope in this world of madness. No one is immune to corruption, though. *sigh* May ALL beings be happy!
Plus, if KJN Sung Jin is said to have created those two forms, then doesn't it logically follow that they are modern? My point is that the three martial arts of which Kuk Sool is comprised are all *entire* martial arts, right? So, wouldn't three complete martial arts together make a lot of ancient techniques and forms? If this is the case, then where are the three-section staff, long staff, or woldo (halberd) techniques? They probably exist, they just aren't shown to the public, that's all.
i studied Kuk Sool Won, for about a year, from the 3rd best kuk sooler and i found out that kuk sool, is very based on paterns, it is effective once you get like 2nd dan black belt, but before that it is so much to remember its like being at school, i go to taekwondo atm, and i think it is better, alot competition based, you can use taekwondo in realy life but it's more competition based, in other words do aikido or jujutsu not kuk sool
I have a strong boxing/BJJ background, and while sparring full contact, I took a poke in the eye by one of these guys the other day. Strikes to the tear duct/sinus cavity are way worse than punches. Kuk Sool is just nasty.3 days later, I can finally open my eye, but it's still watering so bad that I can barely read my screen right now.
Thanks very much for setting me straight. I was confused! So KJN 5th&6th Degree are solid red, 7th&8th Degree are red and gold, and 9th is solid gold. Cool. Thanks!
@ofomatheblackbelt I didn't say anything about the master. I'm sure he can defend himself rather well. I'm just saying that alot of the stuff that is taught in KSW, like the weaponry part is useless in self defense. You're not gonna find a sword in a club if someone pushes you around you know.
A martial art is an art. People who study martial arts are not just looking to learn self defense, but to carry on traditions, maintain good health through exercise, etc etc...and yes a sword might not seam to be directly relevant in todays world for self defense, but if you swing around a chunk of metal, your arms will get much stronger and faster. It's similar to a baseball player using weights on their bats before heading to the mound. Your arms get a hard workout and you are practicing balance, stamina, etc etc...all used in true self defense... by gripping a sword helps to strengthen hands and grips, the swinging of the sword strengthens tendons in the arms and makes them more flexible, all important for grabbing and breaking the joints of others and withstanding your joints getting twisted as well......so yes the sword practice helps directly in self defense.
not too much fight going on...i'm gonna try a kuk sool won school and wanna see if its any good in a tournament. Well i want to see sumone fight with it.
Ha ha ha! Playing cards and scrolls? That would be interesting. By "you," are you referring to me specifically or a general person? Personally, I just have a love for Korean culture, is all. 226 techniques and at least 6 forms is a lot to remember and practice, though. What rank are you, out of curiosity?
I agree. I don't blame the Koreans for creating a heritage for themselves (I do get tired of the 5,000 year old nonsense though). I've studied Hapkido for 8 years. And studied some other Japanese arts. They all have their strong points, but at the end of the day it comes down to the artist.
Don't get me wrong. I love Kuk Sool Won. I practiced for three years. But consider this - this man bears an awful lot of similarities (both in physical appearance and) in demonstration techniques. I can't help but wonder if he is really effective and if he has ever proven his techniques effective in self defense situations for himself.
@ofomatheblackbelt yes it has many uses but truly, it's to better yourself, your character, your individuality. Most martial arts, if not all, teach discipline and respect. If you are a martial artist would you not say that you've improved your lifestyle just a tad by being disciplined?
@dpdees I agree. It's also about the instructor however and sometimes natural talent goes awry because some students actually can exhibit more natural skill than their instructors. Ego is a damning reality of the martial arts. Style snobbery and intimidation can leave students lacking. Instructors without experience in other martial arts tend to be a bit blinkered and dare i say threatened by the lure of other styles. We all have something to share and competition is healthy.
I tried to research Ki Cho Hyung, but couldn't find out anything. I never said I believed any of that; it's preposterous to think that all of the forms are ancient and unchanged. I'm sure with forms like Guhm Moo Hyung and Baek Pal Ki Hyung, the original motions were preserved as much as possible, but changes undoubtedly occurred anyway. There's nothing wrong with this; the spirit and general movements of the art are what are kept traditional, not necessarily the specifics.
Just an FYI, average two-to-three hours per day four-to-five times per week is how much I practiced. Not counting all the free time I killed practicing it on my own on weekends and stuff. Anyway. That's a good call. I thought about that too. One more thing to think about. If anyone knows the answer to this, I'd love to know. Has he ever been in a real fight? I'm just asking because the sparring we did in that school was pathetic and degrading to martial arts. I'm just wondering about SJS
if u really did do kuksoolwon you would know that it is a system of all the karean martial arts, since taekwondo is a korean martial art, its part of kuksoolwon, so saying kuksool is bad martial art, you are saying taekwondo is also a bad martial art. aslo kuksoolwon teaches the same kicks as taekwondo.
It's a different style... Maybe it's not as showy as Kung Fu but these techniques are designed to stab and hack people to pieces and were likely used in the Korean military. I'm no expert, but Kung Fu, I'm sure, has a completely different history not to mention it uses different kinds of swords.
Well, I used Kuk Sool Won in a street fight outside of a club. And no, I did not dance. Lol. A simple side kick to the chest and a take down was all it took when he grabbed me after I let him get up after the kick due to me not river dancing in his head. It's the user. Not the martial art.
i want to be a master of kuk sool won. Great style of fighting. Also nice song. What's the name of the song & the artist? msg me by inbox please.. cheers
I studied ksw in Pusan Korea in the 80's. It's the best workout I ever had. The instructor had us in there training 6 days a week
I have always felt humbled to be a small part of this amazing martial art. This video really captures that for me. The depth of this art is astounding. It truly is a lifetime pursuit. Thank you Kuk Sa Nim for the gift of this art, and thank you Kwan Jahng Nim for the inspirational performances.
Master Sung Jin is out of this world, I have so much respect for that guy, His quick hands are instance and jumping over 4 people to knock bricks down
Sung Jin Suh - is still a beast! I remember when I was 17 in 1998 and saw him at the Kuk Sool Wan World tournament (got my ass kicked btw) but the masters demo was SOOO SWEET! I miss those days. Too all those who are still studying KEEP AT IT! KUK SOOL!
KJN You Are Awesome! What an inspiring performance! You have amazing speed, power, and control.
Excellent video. Great footage, and well edited.
I lived in the Bay Area in the early 80s, and there was an annual event with demonstrations from a wide variety of martial arts. The year the local Kuk Sool Won school ran the event, they brought a lot of their most senior instructors from Korea and each did a separate demo. From what I saw, it's an amazingly diverse art with very hard training. I've rarely seen any references to it since those days.
Master Sung Jin Suh comes to our Dojang in November.
I´m sure we can learn a lot from him.
I had a student start at 53. He is now testing for 3rd. You are never to old.
this guy is super cool , remembering back when i was younger it was just me and moms and i would come there after school and spend the rest of the day there . and i know my moms couldnt afford 3 different classes but he never tripped . i wish i had time to go back to that school it was a awesome experience
the song is "Wrongful Meeting" by Ahyoomee (her name can also be spelled Ayumi)
I just had a seminar with him and he is very kind and entertaining. He taught my class practical self defence (street defence).
This is a study of all of the traditional fighting arts, which together comprise the martial arts history of Korea. Our system encompasses the entire spectrum of Asian fighting arts and body conditioning techniques, some of the techniques we study originated thousands of years ago from many countries all over Asia. Grandmaster Suh In Hyuk founded what has become the World Kuk Sool Association (WKSA) in the US in 1958 and today it is practiced all over the world in about 30 countries.
i'm a kuk sool won practitioner and i have met master sung jin and been to a seminar where he taught us some self defence techniques and i have one word....unbelievable he is possibly one of the best martial artists in the world at the moment.
At my 4th Kyo Sa test, one of the other JKNs in my group has had a prosthetic leg since before he joined. And here he is testing for Kyo Sa Nim.
I know a lot of people know who he his, but he was a true inspiration to me on the floor that time, and will always stay that way. There's no reason why I can't survive the test if he can.
The uniform with the red and gold trim is for higher ranking masters--KJN Sung Jin Suh is currently a 7th degree black belt. Silver and red is worn by 4th degree black belts.
Oh man, what an awesome vid!
Since a lot of people have asked me. The name of the song translates to "The meeting gone wrong". It is by Ayumi
Awesome vid. I can't belive how fast that Fast Hands hyung actually is.
I saw the documentary aired in korea about KSW and they stated that this version is a revival of an older version and showed the old scrips.
However KSW is one of the Martial Arts taught at the West Point...for what ever that's worth.
Well said aricandisgood. I have been in martial arts for 36 years now and seen about everything under the sun. I finally came to the same conclusion many years ago. It's about the artist, not the style. Every system has something good about it. As every system has it weaknesses.
KJN, You Are Awesome! What an inspiring performance! You have amazing power, speed, and control. Thank You for sharing this excellent video! Great job putting the video together, MountainViewKSW!
I remember attending his seminar in Sault Ste Marie in 1989.
Actually, yes it IS a traditional Korean martial art. My best friend is Korean, and he almost had me sign up for classes with him in the early 80s. Translated, it means "soft and circular." Besides Taekwondo, Koreans can claim (pardon the spelling) TangSuDo, and Hapkido.
1) Kuk Sool Won is not as mainstream as many other martial arts that's why not many people know of it.
2) The grandmaster/founder of this art is not dead.
3) It's pathetic to see people commenting "this art is so dangerous" martial arts are ways of disciplining one's self for the better.
4) If you think a martial art sux, go make ur own.
my first comment didn't post so hopefully this one does and have some respect for these arts...most martial artists incorporate these as a way of life.
BassWizard82, you are right about why martial arts were originally developed, but that doesn't have to be why we practice them today! Take the sword for example. In the time before the invention of firearms, the sword was used primarily as an instrument of death. In this modern age, a sword would be extremely impractical in most situations since long-range combat with guns is preferred.
Ayumi was raised in Japan, I think, but she's definitely Korean, and this is definitely her song. She's fluent in both languages.
In reference to JknRich, u can trust us both, we have personally witnessed their ability and skill, meeting this man in person is amazing... you can literally feel the power of his aura pressing outward, it's amazing.
~Jkn Mike
great music for this showcase! Good job!
Plus, training to one day be able to "flap my arms around" like Master Sung Jin is just plain fun! It's fun to be graceful, to learn humility, fluidity and respect for all people. It's fun because it's an ART! Please try to understand.
kuk sool won is an amazing art and i highly recommend it over arts like karate that promote more violence.
Im 13 and im in Kuk Sool Won i only starts 5 days ago but i love it...its damn awesome...i cant wait till i start training with a sword.
You can google Kuk sool won and find the international site the of WKSA for more info about Kuk Sool Won™, our history, founder, schools, masters, news, events, etc. You can also find there articles about different aspects of Kuk Sool published through the years in every major martial arts publication in the world. Feel free to contact me personally with any question.
the song is
Wrongful Meeting-Ahyoomee
Good Luck to you in your practice-I think everyone can benefit from the study of one martial art/sport or another. Kuk Sool Won is a Traditional Korean Martial Art, and I would like to kindly request that out of self-respect, dignity, honor, and respect for ALL other martial artists that you keep your comments appropriate and respectful. Additionally, although spelling is an important aspect of communicating clearly, grammar is as well. You many want to consider reviewing the topic in Wikipedia.
국술원이 그립다...
Yes, indeed. Just curious, do you think Kuk Sa Nim will retire at some point or wait until death to give up his position?
@ofomatheblackbelt People criticize because they haven't experienced it. We work very hard to refine our skills so what we do looks like art. We know how effective it is; we do it daily. I know SIKJN Suh from the video above personally. I train with him about once per year. His skills are on par with ANY martial artist you have ever heard of. He's just too polite to ever brag about it. We ignore the criticism. In KSW we respect every art because we understand what it takes to master them - all.
does not mean that you got tought tkd in your high school does not mean they teach in all high school their is more then one style of korean martial art style and i am pretty sure they dont just teach one style in the army, for example in japan they dont just teach karate to there soldiers only some of them get taught karate, but some soldier are taught judo in the army instead of karate. even thow they might do tkd in most of the korean army they probbly also teach other style to.
this is very interesting to me , thank you
That student started with arthritis and two fused discs in his spine. If he can do it anyone can. As far as more about Kuk Sool. Check out all the different videos here. Even better, go to a local school, watch a class and talk to the instructor.
Amazing
SOOOOO COOL!!!!!!!! wats the song in this???
Hey uhh I'm a blue with red stripe in Dahn Moo Do *kuk sool won* was dahn moo do right?
I am truly impressed by this style of Martial Arts. It seems to be very "pure" and looks like some of the stuff I have to learn or have learned in my time as a martial artist. I was exceptionally happy to see the fan-kata which I would love to study but am not at that level yet. Yanprescott, I'd advise you to stop being a dishonorable person and be respectful to those who practice this art form, otherwise, you are not worthy to learn.
@theflufflyone Kuk Sa Nim is the title and not his actual name @_@
In the beginning of this video, he is wearing a ceremonial dobok with gold borders. In the end of the video he is wearing the same, but with the red borders of a Kwang Ja Nym. Was this video peiced together video clips of Master Suh as a Sa Bu Nym and then later as a Kwang Ja Nym?
remember martial arts helps u prepare ure self in different situation. just because u say ure a black belt or2nd dagree or even master it doesent gaurantee u the full protection of defending. it is a guid so in taht situiation u no whut to do or it may help. it deends on how well u can aply to the techniques and ure situiation. so dont down kuk sool won because it hasent taught u. it is the person who apllys the material .
@ther793 it's only karate if it's jappanese this is a korean art
so it's just kuk sul won
mountainviewksw, can I have the embedding for this video? I am writing a blog post about Kuk Sool Won and I would like to add this to it.
Excellent video.
Go Master Sung Jin!
I think he's taking over Kuk Sool for Kuk Sah Nym after he retires, but I can't remember.
Either way, the Suh family is amazing
-JKN Ashley, georgetown
You make it look easy...
that dude trained me when i was a kid. he still moves good
when I see this and hear this J-pop I just start thrashing around my room pretending like I'm the last ninja glitter dancer of doom! Beep bop bop!!!
yeah cool vid, and song.. is that BOA?
if this is my master that teaches in the fillmore sf , i remember having to hold the kicking targets for him somtimes during a class and omg his spin kicks would knock your head off. i study under him for like 2 years and i learned alot , just dont get hit by his spin kick
What country did this originate from ? And where is it practiced today ?
Sung Jin is totally bad assed, but still one of the nicest guys you'll meet.
-JKN Ryan Grimes, Ramstein
Everyone in the Suh family is amazing
I really admire Kuk Sa Nim for everything and I'm glad Kuk Sool has spread as much as it has
Oh, and just out of curiousity, what song is this?
-JKN Ashley, Georgetown
awesome video. whats the song?
What is the "hyung" (pattern) called that Master Suh is doing?
No, I'm only a brown belt, but I like to research here and there. You think that the secret techniques are developed by the Suh family? That's an interesting thought, but the Buddhist, tribal, and royal court martial arts of which Kuk Sool is comprised are supposed to be ancient, so I'm not so sure about that. Two exceptions, though, are supposedly the Sword-Cutting form and Fast Hands form, both of which are in this video. They were developed entirely by KJN Sung Jin, so I've heard.
@hechser no disrespect but i beg to differ on the defending yourself with martial arts, i'm a kuk sool practitioner, i've studied it for over a year and it has already saved me from being badly hurt from a group of attackers and i honestly believe that if i didn't know kuk sool i would have been in a very bad situation that day.
As i said no disrespect and i too believe krav maga is a much more present day defence but martial arts do teach you to defend yourself.
So why do many martial artists still train in sword arts? Because, one, it keeps an aspect of martial arts traditions and cultures alive, and two, it has become a tool that we can use to increase concentration, coordination, self-control, and so on.
Awesome!!!
Have any on you guys live with the Grand master and studied at his Ranch? My Teacher did and tried to get me to do the same, but I was a dumb ass 17 year old so I didn't do it.
This is exactly what I needed to see, this is why we need more practice, did you hear it? the voice of the wind...AND...who is the korean pop singer of this song, i would love to have some of this bad mamma jamma korean techno-pop!
JKN Michael Rodriguez
I don't know. I mean, it's impossible to say for sure unless one has a close relationship with Kuk Sa Nim, right? I'd like to be surprised when the time comes, personally. But you are right about it being harder to study under the brothers, especially Sung Jin. Perhaps he won't be as secretive about the advanced forms and techniques (the ones that have never been shown to the public) when he is Kuk Sa Nim?
hey whats song
what's the song called?
hey what song is this?
But you're right about KJN, he will continue to kick more ass. The masters are a beacon of hope in this world of madness. No one is immune to corruption, though. *sigh*
May ALL beings be happy!
Plus, if KJN Sung Jin is said to have created those two forms, then doesn't it logically follow that they are modern? My point is that the three martial arts of which Kuk Sool is comprised are all *entire* martial arts, right? So, wouldn't three complete martial arts together make a lot of ancient techniques and forms? If this is the case, then where are the three-section staff, long staff, or woldo (halberd) techniques? They probably exist, they just aren't shown to the public, that's all.
i studied Kuk Sool Won, for about a year, from the 3rd best kuk sooler and i found out that kuk sool, is very based on paterns, it is effective once you get like 2nd dan black belt, but before that it is so much to remember its like being at school, i go to taekwondo atm, and i think it is better, alot competition based, you can use taekwondo in realy life but it's more competition based, in other words do aikido or jujutsu not kuk sool
I have a strong boxing/BJJ background, and while sparring full contact,
I took a poke in the eye by one of these guys the other day. Strikes to the tear duct/sinus cavity are way worse than punches. Kuk Sool is just nasty.3 days later, I can finally open my eye, but it's still watering so bad that I can barely read my screen right now.
ya, agreed...this vid is quite awsome!! and i think that may be BOA...not one of her best songs, but it's passable
Thanks very much for setting me straight. I was confused! So KJN 5th&6th Degree are solid red, 7th&8th Degree are red and gold, and 9th is solid gold. Cool. Thanks!
nice. realy like this one. i just got back from the world championshps last weekend in houston. got gold for sparring yeaa
@ofomatheblackbelt I didn't say anything about the master. I'm sure he can defend himself rather well. I'm just saying that alot of the stuff that is taught in KSW, like the weaponry part is useless in self defense. You're not gonna find a sword in a club if someone pushes you around you know.
A martial art is an art. People who study martial arts are not just looking to learn self defense, but to carry on traditions, maintain good health through exercise, etc etc...and yes a sword might not seam to be directly relevant in todays world for self defense, but if you swing around a chunk of metal, your arms will get much stronger and faster. It's similar to a baseball player using weights on their bats before heading to the mound. Your arms get a hard workout and you are practicing balance, stamina, etc etc...all used in true self defense... by gripping a sword helps to strengthen hands and grips, the swinging of the sword strengthens tendons in the arms and makes them more flexible, all important for grabbing and breaking the joints of others and withstanding your joints getting twisted as well......so yes the sword practice helps directly in self defense.
no, i think it's more about self-control and perfection.
not too much fight going on...i'm gonna try a kuk sool won school and wanna see if its any good in a tournament. Well i want to see sumone fight with it.
Ha ha ha! Playing cards and scrolls? That would be interesting.
By "you," are you referring to me specifically or a general person? Personally, I just have a love for Korean culture, is all. 226 techniques and at least 6 forms is a lot to remember and practice, though. What rank are you, out of curiosity?
I agree. I don't blame the Koreans for creating a heritage for themselves (I do get tired of the 5,000 year old nonsense though).
I've studied Hapkido for 8 years. And studied some other Japanese arts. They all have their strong points, but at the end of the day it comes down to the artist.
OMG THATS SO FREAKIN COOL and Whats the name of the korean song?
Don't get me wrong. I love Kuk Sool Won. I practiced for three years. But consider this - this man bears an awful lot of similarities (both in physical appearance and) in demonstration techniques. I can't help but wonder if he is really effective and if he has ever proven his techniques effective in self defense situations for himself.
I want to look into this art's structure and fighting system, because at a first over, it LOOKS like TKD with some non-functional Gung Fu forms.
@ofomatheblackbelt yes it has many uses but truly, it's to better yourself, your character, your individuality. Most martial arts, if not all, teach discipline and respect. If you are a martial artist would you not say that you've improved your lifestyle just a tad by being disciplined?
@dpdees I agree. It's also about the instructor however and sometimes natural talent goes awry because some students actually can exhibit more natural skill than their instructors. Ego is a damning reality of the martial arts.
Style snobbery and intimidation can leave students lacking. Instructors without experience in other martial arts tend to be a bit blinkered and dare i say threatened by the lure of other styles. We all have something to share and competition is healthy.
I tried to research Ki Cho Hyung, but couldn't find out anything. I never said I believed any of that; it's preposterous to think that all of the forms are ancient and unchanged. I'm sure with forms like Guhm Moo Hyung and Baek Pal Ki Hyung, the original motions were preserved as much as possible, but changes undoubtedly occurred anyway. There's nothing wrong with this; the spirit and general movements of the art are what are kept traditional, not necessarily the specifics.
Just an FYI, average two-to-three hours per day four-to-five times per week is how much I practiced. Not counting all the free time I killed practicing it on my own on weekends and stuff.
Anyway. That's a good call. I thought about that too. One more thing to think about. If anyone knows the answer to this, I'd love to know. Has he ever been in a real fight? I'm just asking because the sparring we did in that school was pathetic and degrading to martial arts. I'm just wondering about SJS
I've seen first degree blackbelts in TKD that punch with their thumb inside their fist.
When he use the two handed sword I was picturing him taking people down... random comment.
luvin it
great posture
kahm-sah-hahm-ni-dah
-Mick
if u really did do kuksoolwon you would know that it is a system of all the karean martial arts, since taekwondo is a korean martial art, its part of kuksoolwon, so saying kuksool is bad martial art, you are saying taekwondo is also a bad martial art. aslo kuksoolwon teaches the same kicks as taekwondo.
I don't know how I landed on this I thought it was a gymnastics floor exercise or some kind of a dance routine.
It's a different style...
Maybe it's not as showy as Kung Fu but these techniques are designed to stab and hack people to pieces and were likely used in the Korean military. I'm no expert, but Kung Fu, I'm sure, has a completely different history not to mention it uses different kinds of swords.
Well, I used Kuk Sool Won in a street fight outside of a club. And no, I did not dance. Lol. A simple side kick to the chest and a take down was all it took when he grabbed me after I let him get up after the kick due to me not river dancing in his head. It's the user. Not the martial art.
@HCWalker58 why do people criticize korean martial arts
i want to be a master of kuk sool won. Great style of fighting. Also nice song. What's the name of the song & the artist? msg me by inbox please.. cheers