Sul Ki Do
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Sul Ki Do is a Korean Martial Art with an emphasis on practical techniques for self defense that could be used in real situations where self defense is required.
In the UK, Sul Ki Do is taught by the United Kingdom SulKiDo Federation, (UKSF). There are six Sul Ki Do clubs affiliated with the UKSF at Oxford, Cambridge, Epsom, Hackney, Leytonstone and Waltham Abbey.
[edit] Techniques
In Sul Ki Do, there is an extensive syllabus of techniques for students to learn, which includes a variety of punches, kicks, blocks, throws and breakfalls. Once a student becomes proficient enough at unarmed combat, defensive weapons training is also taught. In Sul Ki Do, the long staff is used in weapons training.
[edit] Belts
In Sul Ki Do, there are ten levels of the syllabus through which one must progress in order to reach Blackbelt level. These are:
- White
- Yellow Tag
- Deputy Yellow
- Yellow
- Deputy Green
- Green
- Deputy Blue
- Blue
- Deputy Red
- Red
- Deputy Black