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It has been a while since our last Blog Recap. This weeks blog recap features an awesome Workout Mix, Tons of Videos, and articles on everything from Self Defense to Master Lee as the Korean Cowboy. Enjoy.

Music

Kick it to the Beat - Kuk Sool Workout Mix [Music]

Poll

What Do You Like in Kuk Sool - Techniques? Weapons? Form? Click Here to Vote Now!

Videos

Why Black Belt Testing is the Way it Is [Video]

Kuk Sool’s Buddhist Connection - Documentary [Video]

I Missed Out - Houston Championships Masters Demo [Video]

Kuk Sa Nim Speaks - History and Info on Kuk Sool [Video]

Kuk Sa Nim’s Next Generation - Never Before Seen Sword Form [Video]

Kuk Sool in the UFC [Video]

Kuk Sa Nim Performs Maek Cha Ki [Video]

Articles

More Kuk Sool Articles than you Can Shake a Sword At - Complete List

Life, Death, and Self Defense - How to Defend Yourself When you Need it Most

Important Notice: Korea Trip Delayed!!

This weeks recap features posts that have produced the most traffic to this blog in the 3 months we have been up. Thank You and keep reading.

Interview with Master Thomas Brewer - Berkely, California
- Kwan Jang Nim was kind enough to grant us an interview and had some very interesting stuff to say. Including Dinner and stories with Kuk Sa Nim and running the oldest Kuk Sool School in the States.

Kuk Sool B-Day Contest Winners

- We ran a contest a while back in October for my B-Day and these three were the winners. Stay tuned to this blog for more contests in the future.

Kuk Sool Holiday Wishlist

- Who doesn’t need new Martial Arts stuff for the holidays? We put together a list of stuff you may want for this coming season.
The Best Form Ever - Crane Over Cloud

- My favorite form performed in my favorite video. So beautiful.

Docublogging Master Lee [Video]

- Docubloggers featured Master Lee on one of their episodes from Central Texas.

2007 European Championships Highlight Video

- Excellent Video showcasing the Demo at the Euro Championships with demos done by KJN Sung Jin Suh and KJN Alex Woo Suh at the same time!

This weeks re-cap features an Interview with Kuk Sooler and Photographer Jason Teale, a highlight of all the Kuk Sool Online Communities you can find, Masters Video, a funny comic and more.

Photography and Kuk Sool - an Interview with Jason Teale in South Korea

- Interview with Jason Teale about his Kuk Sool and Photography experiences in South Korea

Kuk Sool Won of Meyerland - Anniversary Demo Video

- Video of Meyerland Students as well as Masters Byung In Lee, Alex Suh, and Daniel Jolly

Kuk Sool Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, and more…

- Highlight of all the Kuk Sool communities you can find online

When Your Martial Arts Techniques Don’t Work [Funny Comic]

- Funny view about when your techniques don’t work

3 Steps to Ace your Next Belt Test

- Follow these ideas and you will succeed

Another Monday Blog Re-Cap for everyone. It seemed like last Monday everyone preferred this Re-cap today rather than on Friday so I will stick with it. This week we had some awesome articles including todays which has some of the best Kuk Sool photography ever turned into Desktop Wallpapers for you.

Knives, Fans, and Monks… Oh My!

- Photographer Jason Teale shares some of his amazing Kuk Sool images from the last Korean Kuk Sool Championships as Desktop Wallpapers for you.

10 Steps to a Gold Medal Ki Cho Hyung

- 10 great steps on how to improve your Cho Geup Hyung to get high scores at a tournament or at your belt test.

New Kuk Sool Blog Functionality

- Highlighting some of the improvements I have been making around here. Including the new, email this post to a friend feature.

3 Tips to Excel at Ssang Jool Bong

- Not a lot of people consistently practice Jool Bong so I thought I would give some helpful hints to get you started.

Welcome to a Monday re-cap of the blog for the past week. We’re a trying a Monday re-cap now to see if you guys like it better, and also because I was at our biggest auditorium here listening to his Holiness the Dalai Llama talk on Friday. Super Interesting. Enjoy.

Kuk Sa Nim Demos Ahn Sohn Mohk Soo

- Old school video of Kuk Sa Nim demonstrating Ahn Sohn Mohk Soo (the last yellow belt technique set)

5 Best Videos from this Months Korean Championships (includes Korean Monk Techniques)

- You don’t get to see a Korean Monk Demo at a Kuk Sool tournament too often, except for today, plus 4 other videos

3 Steps to a Perfect Jump Spin Kick

- Andy over at the BlueMoonBlog was asking for some Jump Spin Kick help, so we gave it to him

Movie Review: Shaolin Legends

- Milan Entertainment sent me their New Martial Arts Movie Release and I reviewed it

Kuk Sool Commercials You’ll Love

- 3 Kuk Sool Commercials from around the web promoting different schools

This weeks blog re-cap includes information for you and some sparring drills you can do in your school. Also, Thank you to everyone who voted in last weeks poll about your Kuk Sool Rank. Spread the word.

Video: California Tournament Highlights

- Brand New Videos from the Demo at the recent California tournament.

Sparring Drills: A Complete List

- Comprehensive list of Sparring Drills that you can do at your school.

How to do a Front Handspring

- Video on how to do a front Handspring. The first difficult acrobatic move in Kuk Sool.

Punching the Clock - Point Sparring Tip

- Quick Tip on how to use the clock while sparring at a tournament

Those Pesky Pressure Points - Guide to Korean Names

- Info from Kuk Sool Won in Michigan on Pressure Points locations and Korean Names.

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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.

Get your game face on and spread the word it was another great week on this Kuk Sool Blog.  I am also coming home to Minnesota today, so if you are a Minnesota Kuk Sooler I will see you on Saturday.

Video: The Master Harmon’s (Never before seen video)

- Two Videos. Two Masters Harmon. Same Technique Set. Different Days.

Quick Tip on How to Win at Sparring

- Believe it or not. Small things can help you win at sparring and this is how.

Wrap Your Hands the Muay Thai Way

- Purdue KSW just got hand wraps for our Kickboxing, Pad-Striking Workout and this is how we wrap.

Sa Bum Nim Mike Nebgen and Meyerland Kuk Sool

- Arguably the best Kuk Sool School in the U.S.

Where is this Kuk Sool Boat Going?

- Preview of what is coming up in the coming weeks on this blog. Keep reading and spread the word.

Video: Kuk Sool Sparring Set - Gun Dae Ryun

- Fresh this week from the UK. A demonstration of the Kuk Sool set Gun Dae Ryun

Great stuff this week, especially the videos, make sure to check it all out. * This Blog is updated Daily and you can subscribe on the right via Email or RSS

Video: Kuk Sool Won at West Point Military Academy

- Just released Fresh on YouTube this week. Kuk Sa Nim, Master Sims, and Sa bum Nim Tim Challans make appearances.

How to Increase Your Flexibility

- Quick Tips and Tricks you can do to Increase Your Flexibility

Form Practice: The Purdue KSW Way

- Great way to practice your forms to focus on getting better.

Video: Kuk Sool Sa Bum Nim Kickin’ It

- If you think you are good at Kuk Sool you may want to watch this video. Prepare to be Humbled.

The Best Kuk Sool Websites on the Internet

- My List of the best Kuk Sool Websites on the net from the US, UK, and everywhere else.

This weeks Blog re-cap for the last five days.

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3 Tips for a Better Spin Kick

Quick post on 3 tips to get your Spin Kick better today.

Kuk Sool World Totals

Statistics and totals for the number of schools in all the countries that have Kuk Sool around the world. There is a secondary list breaking it down by state in the U.S.

Old School Kuk Sool Demo

Thanks to Kwan Jang Nim Gene Gause for putting this video on the web. The end of the video has a long Demonstration by Kuk Sa Nim himself. Quite a sight to see.

What is the name of your Kuk Sool Rank?

Ever wondered what you rank is called in Korean and Kuk Sool? Here is a list of all the rank names from White Belt and Up.

Kuk Sool Links from Around the Web

3 great links to check out about Kuk Sool from around the web.