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At our school, Steffen PSBN, our head instructor, uses both the Korean and English names of kicks, hand strikes, forms, etc. in nearly every class. Yes, if there is a preponderance of white belts, he will certainly use much more English than Korean. But at some point every student (whether he noticed or not) has been exposed to the Korean names for nearly everything we do.
We also provide an extensive Korean vocabulary list in our Introductory Packet. And, now, I am slowly getting everything on the blog, so that when that day comes, our students are ready.
What do I mean by tbat day? I mean that day when you, flush with your shiny new red belt, stare at PSBN’s smiling face as he asks you to show him Ba Kkat Da Ri Cha Gi, and you have absolutely no idea what on earth he is talking about. And then there are push-ups.
Before red belt (or “Hohng Dee”), PSBN may quiz your Korean, but he doesn’t hand out push-ups when you don’t know. Those carefree days end at red belt. Are you sufficiently motivated yet? Fabulous. Let’s talk kicks.
The first seven:
Straight leg kick: Ap Cha Ol Ri Gi Cha Gi
Inside crescent kick: An Da Ri Cha Gi
Outside crescent kick: Ba Kkat Da Ri Gi Cha Gi
Low kick: An Kkum Chi Dol Ri Gi Cha Gi
Knee kick: Mu Reup Cha Gi
Back kick: Dwi Cha Gi
Front kick: Ap Cha Gi
The big three:
Roundhouse kick: Bal Deung Cha Gi
Side kick: Yeop Cha Gi
Hook kick: Bal Kkum Chi Cha Gi
And some spins:
Spin kick: Dol-A Cha Gi
Low spin kick: Ha Dan Dol-A Cha Gi
High spin kick: Sang Dan Dol-A Cha Gi
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In continuing adventures of Not A Linguist Or Korean Expert, I’m going to keep heading down the road of getting all the Korean that is contained within our Introductory Packet (remember that folder I gave you your first day of class?) up on the blog. Today’s lesson, boys and girls, is the name of your rank and your form.
Just starting out? You probably have a white belt. Been here a while? Check the color of that purty sash-thingie at your waist. It’s your belt, and it’s not just flair. Your belt represents how long you’ve been training and corresponds to a rank. What’s your rank in Korean? Read on:
White belt – Hin dee
Yellow belt - Noh rahng dee
Blue belt – Chohng dee
Red belt – Hohng dee
Brown belt – Jah dee
Brown/Black belt – Dahn bo nim
If you have a black belt, well, I expect you know your rank in Korean (if not, I suggest learning it quickly). So, we’ll stick with the colored belts for today. So, what is your form called? First of all, learn the word “hyung.” It means form, and Steffen PSBN will tell you collectively to “Go practice hyung.” Or you might hear, “Hyung joon bee,” or “Forms, ready (or first) position.” Either way, impress him by knowing that he’s telling you it’s time to do forms. For your particular rank’s form, see below.
White belt – Ki Cho Hyung
Yellow belt – Choh Geup Hyung
Blue belt – Joong Geup Hyung
Red belt – Goh Geup Hyung
Brown belt – Dae Geup Hyung
Brown/Black belt – Goh Muh Hyung
Homework this week for students at Kuk Sool Won of St. Paul: learn your rank and form in Korean. I guarantee it will be asked on a quiz sometime in your future.
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Within the last year Kuk Sool Headquarters has started to require every student to learn and verbally recite the Kuk Sool Won pledge at your Black Belt test. So read, learn, and recite the World Kuk Sool Won Association pledge.
Kuk Sool Won Pledge
1. As a member of the Kuk Sool Won, I pledge to obey the rules of the association and to conduct myself in accordance with the true spirit of martial arts.
나는 국술원 회원으로서 회칙을 준수하며 무사도 정신을 발휘할 것을 맹세 한다
2. I pledge to be loyal to my country and to promote the development of a better society.
나는 애국 애족하며 국제간의 친선 도모는 물론 많은 일에 성실 근면하고 내가 살고 있는 지역 사회의 번영과 발전을 위하여 헌신적으로 노력한다
3. I pledge to work together with all classes of people without regard to politics, race or religion.
나는 정치적인 문제에 관여 하지 않으며 종교나 파벌을 초월하여 신의와 우정으로 각계각층의 선량한 국제민들과 협력한다
4. I pledge to promote international goodwill and strive for world peace through the practice of martial arts.
나는 이와같은 정신으로 복지 사회 건설에 적극 참여하고 나아가서 세계 평화 달성에 이바지 할것을 다짐한다
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I asked Photographer Jason Teale for some of his amazing images for our blog readers and he thankfully said yes. Jason is currently teaching English in South Korea and is also currently testing for Kyo Sa Nim. He took these beautiful images of Knife Defense (Dahn Do Maki), Fan Techniques (Bu Chae Sool), and Monk Techniques that we have turned into Desktop Wallpapers at the Kuk Sool Korean Championships.
We will be posting an interview with Jason down the road but ifyou would like to see some more of his amazing photography just visit his website at: www.jasonteale.com
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Hyung are hard to do. Practice and proper breathing will make it easier but it will still physically challenging if you do it right. Cho Geup Hyung is no exception. It is a from that goes in a basic straight line from one spot to another.
* Below is a Video for refence of the Hyung, I am not picking on Tony, especially since he got a very good score.
Here some tips that I notice people need to improve on when I am grading or judging at a tournament for Cho Geup Hyung. They may even help some of you win Gold.
1. Your Long Stance should be Longer
Too many people shorten up their long stances which doesn’t allow them to have deep, 90 degree knee bend stances. It’s obvious when your stances are not long enough and a huge improvement when they are long enough.
2. Turn that Foot
This is one of the most common problems with long stance. People like to leave their back foot turned out 90 degrees. Turn that foot towards your target at least 45 degrees. One big help will be turning your upper body and hip toward the target as well, this will make it easier to get that foot right.
3. Ki Hap Louder
You know you should. Not a blood curtling scream, but enough to let everyone know you mean business.
4. Breathe
This is a problem I have sometimes. Everyone needs to breathe during their form. It makes it easier and allows you to fully concentrate on stances and hand movement.
5. Get a Good High Sidekick In
When it’s time for the sidekick make sure and kick head level or a little higher.
6. Work on Your Dragon Stance
Every form has “make or break” movements. Meaning, as a judge or grader there are certain elements in a form that either indicate you have a full grasp of the form or whether you need more practice. The Dragon Stance is a god indicator for the quality of your form. If you have a good Dragon Stance it usually correlates to a better form overall.
7. Punch from the Hip
Every punch you do should come from a fist that is TOUCHING your hip. Not hovering in imaginary space, but physically touching your hip. If are doing multiple punches you hands need to touch your hip before they punch again.
8. Ride that Horse
Work on your horse stances. They should be low and strong. Work on them everyday and you will see a lot of improvement.
9. Don’t hit the Ground with your Fist
At the end of the 3 step forward sequence you will do a rolling back fist as you sit down and back. Don’t hit the ground. It’s not good for you and it looks bad.
10. Precision
Make sure all your strikes are precise. Punches are punches and chops are chops. Get the full range of motion from each block and strike.
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Another beautiful release on YouTube from Kwan Jang Nim Gene Gause with Kuk Sa Nim demonstrating Ahn Sohn Mohk Soo. The music is a nice touch.
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Posted by Max Jo Kyo NimKuk Sool Videos, Kuk Sool Terminology, Sparring, Techniques, Hyung, Form, Martial Arts, Videos, Tournament, Kuk Sool Won, Martial Arts Demo on October-23-2007 |
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The Korean Kuk Sool Championships just finished and my good friend Stuart, who I trained with in Seoul, was kind enough to release some awesome videos. The top 5 videos (according to yours truly) include fan techniques, sword sparring, sword cutting, breaking, Hyung (a.k.a. Form), and Korean Monk Techniques. My only advice to Stuart would be to get a new Video Camera because he needs one.
Korean Kuk Sool Monk Techniques Video
- This is the first time I have ever seen any Monk techniques. Pretty awesome.
Kuk Sool Sword Sparring Video
- Kuk Sool sword sparring techniques as well as Jung Gum Hyung
Kuk Sool Korean Master Form Video
- Sahm Bang Cho Hyung, this is one of my favorites forms in Kuk Sool
Master Level Kuk Sool Sword Cutting Video
- Cutting Boards with Swords. Don’t try this at home. Unless you are a high rank of course.
Kuk Sool Fan Techniques Video
- I love fan techniques and so should you. Enjoy.
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 Vital Point Strikes: The Art and Science of Striking Vital Targets for Self-defense and Combat Sports
Learn how to better use Pressure Points in Self-Defense or Combat sports. This book is written by a Korean practitioner and has 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.
Pressure Points have always had a leading role in Martial Arts. It so happens that Kuk Sool Won has pressure point targeting in almost every set of techniques. Emphasis on Pressure Points comes in Blue Belt with Hand and Foot Pressure Point striking (Maek Chi Ki and Maek Cha Ki).
It will always be tough (until you are a Master) to locate every Pressure Point for every technique. However, there are diagrams and and lists to help you locate and name each pressure point. Kuk Sool Won of Burton (Flint, Michigan) has put up a guide to help us a bit. This is a nice guide for both of the Blue Belt Pressure Point Striking sets because the name of each pressure point is listed in Korean. They also supply the diagram of the Lung Meridian below.
Maek Chi Ki (Pressure Point Striking with the Hands)
- Yuhl Gyuhl Hyul (lung 7)
- Soo Sahm Ri Hyul (large intestine 10)
- Chuhn Boo Hyul (lung 3)
- Geuk Chuhn Hyul (heart 1)
- Hohn Soo Hyul (not on a meridian)
- Gaek Joo In (gall bladder 3)
- Hohn Soo Hyul (not on a meridian)
- Dae Po Hyul (spleen 21)
- Um Kyo (conception 7) or Ki Hae (conception 8)
- Goo Mi Hyul (conception 15)
- Yuhm Chuhn Hyul (conception 23)
- Jahng Moon Hyul (liver 13)
- Ah Moon Hyul (governing 15)
- Shin Juhn Hyul (governing 24)
- Yoo Geun Hyul (stomach 18) or Chuhn Ji Hyul (pericardium 1)
Maek Cha Ki (Pressure Point Striking with the Feet and Kicks)
- Sahm Um Kyo Hyul (spleen 6)
- Dohk Bi Hyul (stomach 35)
- Wee Joong Hyul (bladder 40)
- Hyul Hae Hyul (spleen 10)
- Jahng Moon Hyul (liver 13)
- Geuk Chuhn Hyul (heart 1)
- Ki Hae Hyul (conception 8)
- Goo Mi Hyul (conception 15)
- Yuhm Chuhn Hyul (conception 23)
- Hohn Soo Hyul (not on a meridian)
- Yon Geun Hyul (stomach 18)
- Ah Moon Hyul (governing 15)
- Gaek Joo In (gall bladder 3)
- Dae Choo Hyul (governing 14)
- Yahng Neung Chuhn Hyul (gall bladder 34)
* Click Image to Enlarge
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Posted by Max Jo Kyo NimKuk Sool Videos, Kuk Sool Terminology, Martial Arts Links, Kuk Sool Statistics, Tips and Tricks, Weekly Re-Cap, Martial Arts, How To, Videos, Kuk Sool Won, Martial Arts Demo on October-12-2007 |
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Poll: What Rank Are You?
- Our first poll here on our Kuk Sool Blog so please vote and if you know anyone else online please send them an email or IM to vote too.
How Much Kuk Sool Do you Know?
- We break every rank down by techniques and forms to give you raw numbers on how many techniques there are, how many you know, and how close you are to knowing it all.
Lose 10 Pounds or More with Martial Arts
- I always get the questions “How do I lose weight when working out?” This post answers how to lose that weight you want with Kuk Sool
Video: Master Gary Evarts Breaking Demo
- Video I released from my personal stash from Troy 2006 of Master Evarts doing some pretty awesome breaking
Dissecting Your Rank
- Stuart Jo Kyo Nim from Texas Tech asked what we are all supposed to concentrate on at each rank. Ask and you shall receive.
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