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Kuk Sool Won of Richmond

About Kuk Sool Won
Kuk Sool Won of Richmond trains in the entire system of the Korean martial arts know as Kuk Sool Won. Kuk Sool Won, which can translate as Korean National Martial Arts Association, is a systematic study of all of the traditional fighting arts which together comprise the martial arts history of the Korean nation. As such, Kuk Sool Won is an extremely well-organized system of martial arts which seeks to integrate and explore all aspects of the traditional Korean martial arts.
As a martial arts system, Kuk Sool Won covers the entire spectrum of the traditional Asian fighting arts and techniques of body conditioning, as well as mental development and traditional weapons training. These include, but are not limited to:

Hand Striking
Leg Techniques
Throwing and Grappling
Joint Locking Techniques
Falling and Acrobatics
Body Conditioning
Animal Style Techniques
Korean Weapons
Martial Arts Healing
Meditation & Breathing

Kuk Sool Won covers an extensive variety of techniques and martial arts methods, but is not merely concerned with the physical methods of attack and defense. Kuk Sool Won includes the study of healing techniques, the development of internal power and physical conditioning. Training in Kuk Sool Won also helps to instill self-confidence, a calm self-assurance and the psychological and spiritual values which are traditionally associated with the martial character. Mental and physical well-being is of primary importance in Kuk Sool Won.

Although Kuk Sool Won as it is practiced today is relatively new, it's roots stretch far and deep to the very beginnings of the history of the Korean people. As students of Kuk Sool Won, this early history and the ancient traditions upon which our art is founded should be as important to us as the physical techniques themselves, for it is only from our understanding and appreciation of these classical roots that we are able to grow as students and as martial artists.
(from the Kuk Sool Won Training Book except for first line)

Kuk Sool Won Creed

1. As a member of the World Kuk Sool Association, I pledge to obey the rules of the association and to conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of martial arts.
2. I pledge to be loyal to my country and topromote the development of a better society.
3. I pledge to work together with all classes of people without regard to politics, race or religion.
4. I pledge to strive to promote international goodwill and world peace through the practice of martial arts.
  Copyright 2002 Kuk Sool Won of Richmond - Last Updated 9-1-2002