Is Kuk Sool Won? safe? I am a professional and I can't really afford to show up in the office with a black eye or a broken nose!

Actually Tae Kwon Do is considered the Korean national sport. Widely practiced in Korea, and even part of the public school curriculum, Tae Kwon Do in Korea is about like baseball in the United States. That is a great question, and it is mostly based on an extremely persistent misunderstanding. In point of fact, Tae Kwon Do is not really a traditional Korean martial art at all but is, in fact, more similar to Japanese karate.

The techniques in Kuk Sool Won? are, indeed, "ancient" - drawn from hundreds of years of Korean martial arts history (researched and compiled personally by our founder, Grandmaster Suh In Hyuk). The art of "Kuk Sool" ("National Martial Art") was first developed in the late 1950's in Korea, but the actual system of "Kuk Sool Won?", was founded in the early 1960's.

Tae Kwon-Do is a martial art that originated over 20 centuries ago in Korea. Since its introduction to Great Britain in the late 60s it has transformed from a martial art restricted to military combat into a safe, effective means of self-defence for all ages. It is also an exciting sport and a superb form of regular exercise.

Safety is one of the highest priorities of our school, and we've had very few injuries due to sparring, breaking boards and bricks, or any of the activities that look dangerous. Our school introduces students to sparring only after several months of training, when basic techniques are usually competent enough to be safely controlled.

We do not teach students to be aggressive, arrogant or to misuse the art of Tae Kwon-Do. Quite the opposite. The student oath pledges Tae Kwon-Do only to be used as a form of self-defence or in defence of the weak

There are 10 color belts and 10 degrees (Dan) of black belt in Tae Kwon Do. All beginning students are considered white belts. After approximately 2-3 months, the beginning student will be promoted to high white belt. After that, students will progress through color belt levels usually every 2-4 months as follows: The time it takes to become a proficient in Tae Kwon Do varies with each student depending on the students' skill and commitment.

quot;Tae Kwon Do" is a Korean martial art that translated means "the way of the hand and foot" or "the art of kicking and punching." Learning Tae Kwon Do teaches students how to use their hands and feet to improve the mind and the body. Tae Kwon Do is one of the most popular martial arts in the world and can be found in every major country. In addition to being a popular form of self-improvement, it is also Korea's national sport.

Depending on your take on martial arts your opinion may be different, however my opinion is that this art is not like Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do as we know it is a modern invention by a Korean Army Colonel which has few if any historical ties to the Koguryo, Silla, and Pakche warriors of old (mainly the Hwarang warriors of the Silla Dynasty who are accredited with its development by some today).

Tae Kwon-Do is a superb form of self-defence. It boosts confidence levels and is a great way to keep fit. It is no longer seen as a "men only" activity and an increasing number of women are drawn to Tae Kwon-Do because it is safe, practical and most of all enjoyable. The junior classes are designed to be a supplement to a child's education. The programme is in line with the National Curriculum requirements for P.E.

Violence is a fact of life on our streets, even in our homes and it doesn't just happen to other people. Tae Kwon-Do offers people from all walks of life the opportunity to take control and learn how to deal with extreme conditions as well as every day worries

taught by Community Life Department instructors, Tae Kwon Do emphasizes self-defense. Students achieve different levels of competence (belts). Tai Chi is oriented toward fitness, meditation and nutrition.

Yes. You can exchange to US dollars if you wish. But during your stay in Korea there will be no need for you to convert Korean Won to US dollars or any other foreign currency. All vendors prefer Korean Won.

Not as such. However, the "Dragon Family" is small relative to many other styles of kung fu, and most the teachers know each other, or at very least know of each other. Further, there is only a fairly small number of senior teachers the current generation learned from, all of whom learned themselves either from the grand master Lam Yi Quay, or at Wah So Tsoi temple. This being the case, lineage is short, easy to sus out, and the style is kept in tact through contact between players.

Not at all! Students of all ages can practice Tae Kwon Do. While it might be easier for younger people to kick higher and jump farther, everyone can benefit from the mental and physical conditioning, flexibility training, and practical self-defense skills Tae Kwon Do offers. Chang's offers age specific classes for

Children who acquire self-confidence at an early age are far more likely to succeed in their adult ambitions. Tae Kwon-Do is a suitable method of instilling confidence into children, teaching reasonable force and offering choices when it comes to self-defence, emphasizing the importance of respect and discipline. Interaction in class builds self-esteem, shows them how their actions effect others and teaches leadership and social skills.

No. However, attendance all three days is encouraged. The head instructor would prefer that students attend at least two days per week. The more consistent the instruction, the greater opportunity for advancement in the skill.