Kuk Sool Won™ is a systematic study of all of the traditional fighting arts, which together comprise the 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
F
undamental kicks, including: front, inside, outside, & more
Advanced kicks, including: jumping, spinning, combination, double leg
Pressure point kicking
Specialty kicking
THROWS & GRAPPLING
Throws include: body throws, projection throws, hip throws, leg throws
Pressure point grappling
Grappling defence
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 & ACROBATICS
Body conditioning and agility techniques.
Body protection techniques.
Acrobatics for defence and offence.
ANIMAL-STYLE TECHNIQUE
Techniques based on the movements and/or characteristics 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
There are 24 different traditional Korean Royal Court weapons in the curriculum of Kuk Sool Won™
MARTIAL ART HEALING METHODS
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Internal energy systems
Herbal medicine
MEDITATION & BREATHING
Various breath control techniques
Meditation and breathing postures
Concentration techniques
BODY CONDITIONING
Overall stretching and flexibility training
Cardiovascular conditioning
Muscle toning
Ligament and tendon strengthening
Joint flexibility and bone conditioning
