What is Han Guk Mu Sool?
Han Guk Mu Sool is the name chosen to represent our Martial Arts system. Our Martial Art is not Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, or Tang Soo Do, but rather a blending of their influences. "Han Guk" represents the nation of Korea. "Mu Sool" represents the Martial Arts techniques.
The idea of a compilation system is nothing new, in fact ancient Masters were known for their blending of various styles. In modern times, many Martial Artists have realized the benefits of cross-training to enhance their skills and knowledge.
K.M.A.R.A.'s system is a multi-faceted art of empty-handed self-defense, weapons training, and "Ki Gong" (click here for more info on Ki Gong). We stress a balance of physical fitness, internal exercise and mental training. The present curriculum is a result of years of extensive research under some of the foremost authorities in their respective arts.
Besides being an evolved Martial Arts system, a code of conduct and respect is central to our art. Our students learn that personal refinement and improvement of character are developed by competing against oneself. Our system develops the mind and body with self-discipline. A Han Guk Mu Sool student regards all life as precious and learns respect for self and others.
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Our Curriculum
Below is our requirement structure from White Belt to Black Belt. It's okay if you don't understand the Korean words! You will learn them as you go along.
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10th Gup White Belt |
Beginner Introductory Level |
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9th Gup Gold Stripe |
(1) Kee Cho Hyung Il Boo
(2) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Gold
(3) Counting in Korean 1-10 Ordinary Method |
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8th Gup Gold Belt |
(1) Kee Cho Hyung Il & Ee Boo
(2) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Gold
(3) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 1-5 A. Sequence
(4) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(5) Written Test |
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7th Gup Green Stripe |
(1) Kee Cho Hyung Ee & Sam Boo
(2) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Green
(3) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 6-10 A. Sequence
(4) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques) |
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6th Gup Green Belt |
(1) Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
(2) Pyung Ahn Ee Dan
(3) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Green
(4) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 1-5 B. Sequence
(5) Dae Ryon (free sparring)
(6) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(7) Written Test |
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5th Gup Brown Stripe |
(1) Pyung Ahn Sam Dan
(2) Pyung Ahn Sa Dan
(3) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Brown
(4) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 6-10 B. Sequence
(5) Dae Ryon (free sparring)
(6) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques) |
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4th Gup Brown Belt |
(1) Pyung Ahn O Dan
(2) Bassahee So
(3) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Brown
(4) Ee-Dan Chagi (aerial kicks) 1-10
(5) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 1-5 C. Sequence
(6) Dae Ryon (free sparring)
(7) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(8) Nak Bop (falling techniques) 1-10
(9) Written Test |
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3rd Gup Red Stripe |
(1) Bassahee Tae
(2) Dahn Do Hyung So
(3) Dahn Do Hyung Tae
(4) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Red
(5) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 6-10 C. Sequence
(6) Ee Dan Chagi (aerial kicks) 11-20
(7) Dae Ryon (free sparring)
(8) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(9) Dahn Do Ma Kee (knife defense) 1-5 |
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2nd Gup Red Belt |
(1) Nai Ahn Chi Cho Dan
(2) Nai Ahn Chi Ee Dan
(3) Nai Ahn Chi Sam Dan
(4) Tae Ji Hyel
(5) Sang Gook Kwon
(6) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Red
(7) Dae Ryon (free sparring, single & multiple)
(8) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(9) Too Ki Sool (throwing techniques) 1-5
(10) Written Test |
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1st Gup Black Stripe |
(1) Tjin Tae
(2) Sip Soo
(3) Ro Hi
(4) Tjin Tto
(5) Il Bo Yak Sok (one steps) 1-5 Black Stripe
(6) Hoshin Sool (self-defense) 5 freestyle
(7) Dae Ryon (free sparring, single & multiple)
(8) Kyuk Pha Sool (breaking techniques)
(9) Kee Cho Dan Jang Sool (cane techniques) 1-5
(10) Written Test |
After reaching 1st Degree Black Belt students start studying weapons such as the sword, spear, and staff as well as traditional Kwon Bop forms. If you are a student of marital arts looking for more traditional training, this level and style of training is a rare find.
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Read more about Ki Gong, an essential component of Han Guk Mu Sool.
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