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The Day of Judgement
Tournaments make for a very long day… For the judges. As members of a traditional martial art that focuses so heavily on etiquette we should really do our best to thank the judges. Unfortunately, I always hear a lot of complaints. I eve...
Sparring Highlight Video - Kwan Jang Nim Daniel Jolly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovww7I55hb4 Kuk Sool Won of Timberhill Master, Kwan Jang Nim Daniel Jolly, is known for his great sparring ability. Also, he is a giant. If you see a really tall Master walking around at a tournament you will know who ...
Kuk Sool in the UFC [Video]
This video is pretty Old School but it is the only instance I have ever heard or seen of Kuk Sool in the UFC. If you know of another instance feel free to leave a comment and point it out. I have heard a couple different stories about this video. The...
Kuk Sool Holiday Wishlist
It’s getting to be around that time of year again. So I thought I would get out all the options for your Martial Arts Holiday Gear. Here’s a couple things you may want to think about asking for this Holiday Season: 1. Extra Uniform I thin...
5 Best Videos from the Korean Kuk Sool Championships 2007
The Korean Kuk Sool Championships just finished and my good friend Stuart, who I trained with in Seoul, was kind enough to release some awesome videos. The top 5 videos (according to yours truly) include fan techniques, sword sparring, sword cutting,...
Sparring Drills: A Complete List
There are so many Sparring Drills flying around the world it is hard to find good ones that work and are fun for everyone. So I thought I would make a comprehensive list of all the drills I know and enjoy. If you have any other sparring drills you wo...
Punching the Clock - Point Sparring Tip
When you compete in sparring at a tournament a lot of newbies don’t think about the clock. Sparring matches at a tournament are only 2:00 (that’s 2 minutes). So what does this mean for you? You have to remember Point Sparring is not the r...
Kuk Sool Weekly Blog Re-Cap : 10/1 - 10/5
Get your game face on and spread the word it was another great week on this Kuk Sool Blog. I am also coming home to Minnesota today, so if you are a Minnesota Kuk Sooler I will see you on Saturday. Video: The Master Harmon’s (Never before see...
Video: Kuk Sool Sparring Set - Gun Dae Ryun
This video was just released on YouTube yesterday featuring the first Sparring Technique set in Kuk Sool called Gun Dae Ryun. It was taught to me as what I refer to as a “Floating Set” where there may be a proper place in the curriculum f...
Wrap Your Hands the Muay Thai Way
As many of you know I am one of the Instructors here at Kuk Sool Won of St Paul in Minnesota. But when College is in session I am Head Instructor for Kuk Sool Won at Purdue University. Fortunately for you, our club just ordered a bunch of hand wraps...
Quick Tip on How to Win at Sparring
There are 2 ways to spar in my mind. The first is what we do at tournaments which is Point Sparring and the second is what I call Free Sparring. Point Sparring is a game to get points in 2 minutes at a tournament. You receive 2 points for a kick to t...
Old School Kuk Sool Video
Here’s a Kuk Sool Video from Master Gene Gause in California. Kuk Sa Nim has a demo of techniques at the end of the video which is a must see. Also in the video is Staff Sparring (Bong Dae Ryun) and Sword Sparring. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.co...
Staff Sparring Form Video - Bong Dae Ryun
Here is another video from the demo I did in South Korea when I lived there for a bit. Stuart Kyo Sa Nim (from England) and I got the chance to did this wonderful Staff Sparring Form we in Kuk Sool call Bong Dae Ryun. It was interesting to mix the wa...
