Out of the twenty-four traditional weapons that Kuk Sool has on offer, the long sword and staff seem to be the most popular. However another weapon that is emerging as a strong favourite amongst high-level Kuk Sool practitioners is the Spear (or Chang, as it is more commonly known). Master Alex Suh (SIKJN) is a […]
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WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A KUK SOOL WON STUDENT?
There are many things expected of a Kuk Sool Won student, but the two main pillars of the Kuk Sool Won spirit are etiquette and respect. As such, the Association strives to educate all students about these concepts. All students are encouraged to learn and properly execute all forms of etiquette and respect to each other, […]
THE MAKING OF A KUK SOOL WON MASTER
Over the last few years we have seen several of our long-standing students promote to the distinguished level of ‘Master,’ but what does reaching this level actually mean? Becoming a ‘Master’ in the martial arts does mean many different things to many different people. In Kuk Sool Won it signifies the graduation into martial art […]
BOARD BREAKING
Listed below are some basic components for Board Breaking 1. Positioning / Check holders 2. Mental clarity / Focus on the target and forget everything else 3. Visualization / See the board as already broken 4. Distance / Aim through the board 5. Composure / Take your time 6. Speed + Balance = Power 7. We need more practice / Do it […]
HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS
After the recent success of our award winning Children’s Character Education Programme. JIKJN Alison and myself have been working on a new ‘Adult’ extra-curriculm programme called – Health, Wealth & Happiness. This will consist of the many steadfast principles and ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies, that will help guide people to lead a rich, […]
KUK SOOL WON – THE ULTIMATE PRACTICE?
The longer a person practices and studies Kuk Sool, the more he or she begins to realise that it is so much more than just kicking, punching and fighting. In fact, the ability to use only the physical attributes of the martial arts is like only discovering the tip of an ice-burg. Let’s take a […]
THE DOJANG – HOW IT CAME ABOUT!
When setting up classes for the traditional Korean martial art of Kuk Sool Won, twenty-five years ago the only place that we could find to rent was a very dingy hall at the Old Malting Leisure Centre; unfortunately it wasn’t too long before we out-grew these facilities. After a continuous search for larger premises we […]
SWORD CUTTING
Kuk Sool sword cutting technique is a skill that requires many years of practice, starting off with a wooden sword and then moving onto the metal bladed weapons. Eventually a high grade practitioner (around 4th degree black belt) will be allowed to use a live blade. Great care and attention is needed when performing ‘cutting’ and should […]
MARTIAL ART MUM WIN’S MAJOR EUROPEAN TITLE
A local mother has recently won a major martial art competition at the Kuk Sool Won European Championships at Kings Lynn on Saturday 5th June. The two-day event, is one of the largest martial art competitions in the region, saw over six hundred competitors coming from all parts of Europe to compete. Janet Small 47, […]
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY PAUL CODLING ON MASTER MARTIN DUCKER FOR A UK MARTIAL ART MAGAZINE
AGE/DOB: 45 years old 15th July 1960 PLACE OF BIRTH: Halesworth, Suffolk OCCUPATION: Full Time Kuk Sool Instructor (18 years) FAMILY: Alison children: Rachel (19) Jason (17) YEARS TRAINING IN KS: 27 years AGE BEGAN: 18 years old LOCATION OF TRAINING: Beccles, Suffolk OTHER MATIRAL ARTS? None FIRST INSTRUCTOR: KJN Philip Holmes INSTRUCTOR NOW AR: Lowestoft, Halesworth, Ipswich, (Suffolk) HOW REGULARLY: Every night REASON […]
