| [[Image:|250px| ]] Grandmaster Hwang Kee Founded 1945 Focus: Eclectic |
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Soo Bahk Do is the name of the martial art founded and taught by Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee, his successor Hwang Hyun Chul, known as H.C. Hwang, and instructors who are certified by member organizations of the World Moo Duk Kwan, Inc.[1]
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In Korea the indigenous arts of self defense (Soo Bahk Ki and Tae Kyun) were combined with other fighting principles (Northern and Southern Chinese Kung Fu) and moral guidelines such as the philosophy of Do (Tao), No Ja (Lao Tzu) and Kong Ja (Confucius) by Founder Hwang Kee, into what is now known as Soo Bahk Do (Tang Soo Do) Moo Duk Kwan. When developing the martial art, Hwang Kee drew heavily on the Muye Dobo Tongji, ancient text published in 1790 that translates as The Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of the Martial Arts of Ancient Korea. [2]
Hwang Kee created the Moo Duk Kwan on November 9, 1945. Hwang Kee was first inspired to study the Martial arts in 1921 when he was about seven years old. At a traditional Festival called "Dan O" he was visiting a nearby village, where they had archery, wrestling and many other festivities. As Kee was enjoying the festival, a group of seven or eight men had a dispute with another man. Suddenly the group of men attacked the lone man, who began evading and counter attacking with his feet, and standing in a doorway as to fight one man at a time, eventually defeating the group of men. This ability to defend oneself against several attackers so impressed Hwang Kee that at that moment he knew he wanted to learn the martial arts.
For several years Hwang Kee studied and researched many sources. At the age of 22 some claim he was recognized as a Master. In May 1935 Hwang Kee began working for the Korean railroad company which allowed him to travel. In May 1936 he met a Chinese Kung Fu master named Yang, Kuk Jin. Kee trained with Yang until 1946. At that time China was experiencing a communist revolution. The training consisted of Seh Bop (postures), Bo Bop (steps), Ryun Bop (conditioning) and Hyung (Forms) with their applications. November 9, 1945 Hwang Kee founded the Moo Duk Kwan. The basic ideal of the Moo Duk Kwan is the development of its participants. Strong individuals in Spirit and Body make strong communities, strong communities make strong nations, Strong and peaceful nations make a strong and peaceful world.[3] In 1957, Kee made a discovery of Soo Bahk, a true Korean martial art, from Muye Dobo Tongji. Kee developed the Soo Bahk system to be studied through the Moo Duk Kwan. He chose the name Soo Bahk Do, a derivative of Soo Bahk Ki, hand striking technique, and Soo Bahk Hee, hand striking dance, which were detailed in the Muye Dobo Tongji. In 1960, the Korean Soo Bahk Do Association was incorporated and officially registered with the Korean government as the traditional Korean martial art.
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan has five belt rankings:
1. White Belt (10th Gup) - The white belt represents winter. Potential and skills are hidden under the pure white snow. This rank is generally assigned to beginners until three months of training.
2. Orange Belt (8th Gup) -The orange belt represents between the white belt and the green belt meaning winter and spring. The orange belt is an acknowledgment of development and hard work. This rank is generally assigned to students with three months to a year of training.
3. Green Belt (6th Gup)- The green belt symbolizes spring. The student has begun to study jump and spinning kick techniques. This rank is generally assigned to students with six months to one year of training.
4. Red Belt (3rd Gup) - The red belt represents summer.
5. Midnight Blue belt - The midnight blue belt, also known as the Dan level, signifies autumn. The student's training is intensified. Combination strikes, mastering self-defense techniques and developing a spiritual connection with the martial art are requisites. This rank generally takes four to five years to achieve.[4] Also means that you have left the gup levels and are at a new beginning in dan levels.
Rank in Soo Bahk Do is a privilege despite age or physical ability. It is a marker of mental and physical credential cultivated from years or decades of training under the direction of certified instructors. Students and parents alike can expect a journey that will take them to new levels of self-confidence, positive self-esteem, mental and physical wellbeing and above all membership in a worldwide organization the Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan proffers eight key concepts for martial arts training.
| Key concept | Translation |
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| Yong Gi (용기) | Courage |
| Chung Shin Tong Il (정신통일) | Concentration |
| In Neh (인내) | Endurance |
| Chung Jik (정직) | Honesty |
| Kyum Son (겸손) | Humility |
| Him Cho Chung (힘조정) | Control of Power |
| Shin Chook (신적) | Tension and Relaxation |
| Wan Gup (완겁) | Speed Control |
Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan holds ten articles of faith in practice of martial discipline and practical life.
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| 1. Be loyal to one's country |
| 2. Be obedient to one's parents and elders |
| 3. Be loving to one's husband or wife |
| 4. Be cooperative to your brothers |
| 5. Be respectful to elders |
| 6. Be faithful to your teacher |
| 7. Be faithful to friends |
| 8. Face combat only in justice and with honor |
| 9. Never retreat in battle |
| 10. Always finish what you start |
In the United States, "Soo Bahk Do"[6] and the "Soo Bahk Do logo"[7] are federally registered service marks of the U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
In the United Kingdom, "Soo Bahk Do" and the Soo Bahk Do "fist" are trade marks of the UK Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation.
http://www.soobahkdo.com/fed-web/images/leadership/HWANGKEE_CHOI_HA_DAN_SOO_DO.GIF 6 ^ USPTO 3103190 7 ^ USPTO 1,811,174
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