Kuk Sool is a martial art unlike any other!  Kuk Sool is an internal, hard/soft martial art. It is "internal" because it is based on the development and use of Ki, or internal power. The "hard/soft" description means that Kuk Sool combines the graceful, flowing ease of soft styles like Tai Chi with the awesome power of hard styles like Tae Kwon Do. It combines kicking, punching, throwing, falling, joint locking, and weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic martial art, emphasizing speed and fluidity.

The name "Kuk Sool" is best understood by breaking it down:
"Kuk" translates to "nation", "state", or "country."
"Sool" literally means "martial art technique."  However, "Sool's" implied meaning includes the mental, spiritual and philosophical heritage of Korean Martial Arts.

Kuk Sool is a comprehensive Martial Arts system that is derived from the rich and varied Martial Arts techniques and traditions that have arisen in Korea through the ages. Kuk Sool is not a sport, nor is it simply another oriental self defense method. Kuk Sool is a complete martial art that is dedicated to the cultivation of mental strength and well being and to preservation of traditional Korean Martial Arts.

The basis of Kuk Sool is the development and use of "Ki" (internal power). Therefore Kuk Sool is considered an internal martial art system. However, to classify Kuk Sool under any one name is incorrect due to its vastness.

For self defense, Kuk Sool is unsurpassed. It combines kicking, punching, throwing, falling, choking, joint locking and a myriad of weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic "hard-soft" style, emphasizing speed and fluidity. In conjunction with physical training, meditation, breathing, acupressure and acupunction techniques are employed to improve and maintain health, develop internal power and slow the ageing process.

Philosophically, Kuk Sool stresses humility, self discipline, loyalty and respect for others. Together, these four aspects of Kuk Sool provide the means for attaining a longer and healthier life.

Kuk Sool is the systematic study of traditional Korean Martial Arts. The techniques which make up Kuk Sool stretch back over 4000 years of Korean history. Primarily, Kuk Sool can be broken down into its three root branches:
►Koong-Joong Mu Sool, the Martial Arts of the Korean Royal Court
►Bool-Kyo Mu Sool, the Martial Arts of the Korean Buddhist monks
►Sah Do Mu Sool, the Korean tribal or clan Martial Arts

Kuk Sool can benefit women, men and children of any age. Through regular practice, Kuk Sool training will develop strength, quickness, balance, timing, fexibility and coordination. At the same time, powers of concentration, self discipline, and self control will significantly improve. Consistent practice will enhance circulation and digestion, reduce back and joint problems, aid in weight loss and help to develop and maintain a youthful appearance. Kuk Sool self defense offers the benefit that could prove life saving at some unexpected moment in the future!

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