Kuk Sool Won™ is a systematic study of the traditional fighting arts of Korea, which together comprise the complete martial arts history of Korea. As a martial arts system, Kuk Sool Won™ is exteremely well-organized; and seeks to integrate and explore the entire spectrum of established Asian fighting arts and body conditioning techniques, as well as mental development and traditional weapons training. The following list includes some, but by no means all, of the elements of Kuk Sool Won™.
HAND TECHNIQUES
- Closed and open hand striking methods, including: palm, fist, wrist, finger,
and specialized hand training techniques - Pressure point striking
- Striking with arm and shoulder
- Blocking and parrying
LEG TECHNIQUES
- Fundamental kicks, including: front, inside, outside, & more
- Advanced kicks, including: jumping, spinning, combination, double leg
- Pressure point kicking
- Specialty kicking
THROWS AND GRAPPLING
- Throws include: body throws, projection throws, hip throws, leg throws
- Pressure point grappling
- Grappling defense
- Wrestling techniques
- Ground fighting
JOINT LOCK TECHNIQUES
- Restraining methods
- Joint breaking techniques
- Combination joint locking
- Control and redirection techniques
- Arresting and pain-compliance techniques
FALLING AND ACROBATICS
- Body conditioning and agility techniques
- Body protection techniques
- Acrobatics for defense and offense
BODY CONDITIONING
- Overall stretching and flexibility training
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Muscle toning
- Ligament and tendon strengthening
- Joint flexibility and bone conditioning
ANIMAL - STYLE TECHNIQUES
Techniques based on the movements and/or characteristics
of certain
“martial” animals such as:
of certain
“martial” animals such as:
- Tiger
- Praying Mantis
- Crane
- Dragon
- Snake
- Bear
- Eagle
TRADITIONAL KOREAN WEAPONS
- Sword: short & long, single or double, straight or inverted
- Staff: short, middle & long, single or double
- Jointed Staff (flail): double or triple
- Spear
- Cane
- Rope
- Fan
- Bow & Arrow
MARTIAL ART HEALING METHODS
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Internal energy systems
- Herbal medicine
MEDITATION AND BREATHING
- Various breath control techniques
- Meditation and breathing postures
- Concentration techniques