Choi Kwang Do
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| Choi kwang do | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | CKD |
| Focus | Striking |
| Country of origin |  South Korea |
Choi Kwang Do is a martial art developed by Kwang Jo Choi, that draws heavily from Tae Kwon Do,[1] although the style relies more on flexibility and fluidity of movement as opposed to the more rigid lines of Tae Kwon Do.[2] To achieve this it combines yoga-based stretching with more modern approach to self-defense movements.[3]
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[edit] History
Choi Kwang Do was founded by Kwang Jo Choi, who was born in South Korea before emigrating to Canada in the early 1970's.[1] Choi was a successful Tae Kwon Do practitioner and trainer before establishing his own style, having achieved a ninth dan black belt[4] and the positions of chief instructor of the International Tae Kwon Do Federation and lead instructor for the Korean Army and National Police.[1]
While teaching and demonstrating Tae Kwon Do in South East Asia, Kwang Jo Choi states that he became injured to the point where he was unable to continue with the discipline.[5] So he left Malyasia (where he was demonstrating at the time) for North America, in the hope of finding orthopedic surgeons who would be able to help with his injuries.[6] Determining that the injuries were caused by the style of martial arts which he was performing, Choi undertook rehabilitative exercises, attended various seminars and studied techniques for rehabilitation. Choi claims that he incorporated these techniques into his own fighting style, and from that he developed Choi Kwang Do.[6]
Today, Choi Kwang-Do is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is taught in over 40 countries.[7]
[edit] Biomechanics
Choi Kwang Do emphasizes the use of biomechanics[6] - practitioners employ natural body movements, reducing "jerks", and thus limiting the pressure and potential damage on the joints.[8] This has improved its suitability for a wide range of ages, and avoids some of the injuries that usually occur to martial arts practitioners.[8] In particular, the low risk of injury afforded by the style, in combination with the cardiovascular advantages common to many martial arts, has permitted the style to be recommended for groups as diverse as emergency nurses[9] and school girls in Chandigarh, India.[10]
[edit] Practitioners
Notable practitioners of the Choi Kwon Do style include:
- Kwang Jo Choi (founder) - inducted into the Taekwondo Times Magazine Hall of Fame, 2006.[11]
- Ralph Allison (instructor and British school owner) - inducted into the Combat Hall of Fame, 2003.[12]
- Lynne Russell - Deputy Sheriff, Private Investigator, evening Anchor woman for CNN and author of How to Win Friends, Kick Ass and Influence People. [13]
[edit] US Army Rangers
Choi kwang do has been taught to Rangers at Fort Benning by Eric Hennings. Hennings was the military instructor for the choi kwang do organisation, before leaving to start his own organisation, Dynamic Self Defence. [14].The Rangers where also directly taught Choi kwang do by it's founder Kwang Jo Choi[15]
[edit] Tenets
The basic tenets of the style are:[16]
- Courtesy (Ye Ui)
- Integrity (Yom Chi)
- Perserverance (In Nae)
- Self-control (Guk-Gi)
- Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
Choi Kwang Do stopped using the Tenets in 2005. From that point on they used the Principles of CKD as published in the Choi Kwang Do book.
The Principles
Humility Honestey Gentleness Perserverence Self Control Unbreakable Spirit
[edit] Clemson University
Choi kwang do is being taught as a credit at Clemson University in the physical education department [17]
[edit] Pledge
- My pledge: to set positive goals and strive to achieve them
- Apply self discipline to further my personal development
- Stand for justice and honour my word
- To promote friendly relationships amongst all people
- To use what I learn in class in a constructive manner
[edit] Pil-Suhng
- The motto of choi kwang do is "Pil-Suhng," which is Korean for "certain victory." It is used when bowing to an instructor or as a way of saying well done.
[edit] Choi Kwang Do commands
| Word | Hangeul | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Charyeot | 차렷 | Attention |
| Gyeongnye | 경례 | Bow |
| Baro | 바로 | Return |
| Swieo | 쉬어 | At ease, relax |
| Kihap | 기합 | Spirit Yell |
| Chunbi | 준비 | Ready |
| Sijak | 시작 | Begin |
| Kallyeo | 갈려 | Break (separate) |
| Kaysok | 계속 | Continue |
| Kuman | 그만 | Finish (stop) |
| To Rah | 뒤로 돌아 | Turn around (about turn) |
| Haesan | 해산 | Dismiss |
[edit] Belt system
| White |  |
| Yellow |  |
| Orange |  |
| Green |  |
| Blue |  |
| Purple |  |
| Red |  |
| Brown |  |
| Black |  |
- White Belt
- White Senior
- Yellow Belt
- Yellow Senior
- Gold Belt
- Gold Senior
- Orange Belt
- Orange Senior
- Green Belt
- Green Senior
- Blue Belt
- Blue Senior
- Purple Belt
- Purple Senior
- Red Belt
- Red Senior
- Brown Belt
- Brown Senior
- Black Belt 1st Degree
- Black Belt 2nd Degree
- Black Belt 3rd Degree - International Instructor level
- Black Belt 4th Degree
- Black Belt 5th Degree - Master level
- Black Belt 6th Degree
- Black Belt 7th Degree
- Black Belt 8th Degree - Grand Master level
In 1999 Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts International added 'senior' belts between most belt levels, thus increasing their revenue from examination fees.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Lasky, Steve. "The art of self-confidence - Master KwangChoi is spreading the gospel of his fresh approach to the - martial arts", The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution, April 17, 1986.
- ^ Anschutz, Chuck. "Mariettan envisions a karate revolution - New style designed to build confidence", The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution, March 24, 1988.
- ^ "Kick-starting self-improvement an art form", The Cairns Post, January 24, 2006.
- ^ Jaso, Jeremy. "Grandmaster kicks into Newton", The Newton Kansan.
- ^ Maiolo, Dominic. "Choi Kwang-Do - Evolution of the Revolution", Australasian Tae Kwon Do, March, 1996.
- ^ a b c "Grandmaster Choi, Bio-Mechanical Master!", Tae Kwon Do & Korean Martial Arts, June, 2000. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Clifton, Paul. "Choi Kwang-Do - The Millennium Art", Tae Kwon Do and Korean Martial Arts, September, 1996.
- ^ a b Shekhavat, Munish. "'Belting' his way to glory", The Times of India, April 6, 2007.
- ^ Woollam, Susan (2007). "A stance against violence". Emergency Nurse 15 (8).
- ^ "Martial arts training for Chandigarh school girls", The Hindu, August 6, 2007. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
- ^ Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi confirms visit to New Zealand (Press Release). Scoop (December 27, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
- ^ Clifton, Paul (October, 2003). Award Letter (Correspondence). Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
- ^ Lynne Russell. Nationwide Speakers Bureau Inc.. Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
- ^ Eric Hennings.
- ^ name="Clifton">Clifton, Paul. "Choi Kwang-Do - The Millennium Art", Tae Kwon Do and Korean Martial Arts, September, 1996, p. 61.
- ^ Aurelius, Anthony (2003). "Choi Kwang-Do – Complete Martial Art and Fitness Program". Positive Health Magazine (91).
- ^ name="Martial Art illustrated">Clifton, Paul. "Choi Kwang-Do - 20 years on and the revolution continues", Martial art Illustrated, April, 2008, p. 13.
