What is Kuk Sool?
Kuk Sool is a martial art unlike any other! Kuk Sool is an internal, hard/soft martial art. It is “internal” because it is based on the development and use of Ki, or internal power. The “hard/soft” description means that Kuk Sool combines the graceful, flowing ease of soft styles like Tai Chi with the awesome power of hard styles like Tae Kwon Do. It combines kicking, punching, throwing, falling, joint locking, and weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic martial art, emphasizing speed and fluidity. The name “Kuk Sool” is best understood by breaking it down into its three sections. “Kuk” translates to “nation”, “state”, or “country”. “Sool” literally means “martial art technique.” However, “Sool’s” implied meaning goes deeper to include the mental, spiritual and philosophical heritage of Korean Martial Arts. “. The entire name, “Kuk Sool” can be translated to “Traditional (Korean) Martial Arts.” Kuk Sool is a comprehensive Martial Arts system that is derived from the rich and va
