I am interested in weapons training. Does Kuk Sool Won™ offer weapons training?
A. Absolutely. In fact, Kuk Sool Won especially after the Black Belt level is extremely weapons intensive and covers the full spectrum of traditional martial arts weaponry: bladed weapons, impact weapons, flexible weapons and throwing or projectile weapons. At the under-black belt level the student first learns weapons etiquette – the proper way to handle and use weapons, followed by basic weapons handling, techniques and forms and the finally, in some instances, 2-person weapons sets (a pre-arranged form with choreographed patterns of attack and defense). After Black Belt level there are quite a number of different weapons taught (in addition to empty hand forms, techniques, sets, etc.). The weapons after Belt Belt (categorized by type) include: • Impact Weapons: Long staff, hooked walking cane, double short stick, staff sparring set • Bladed Weapons: Straight sword, inverted sword, double short sword, double long swords, spear, halberd • Flexible Weapons: Jyuel bong, sahm jyuel bong
A. Absolutely. In fact, Kuk Sool Won™ especially after the Black Belt level is extremely weapons intensive and covers the full spectrum of traditional martial arts weaponry: bladed weapons, impact weapons, flexible weapons and throwing or projectile weapons. At the under-black belt level the student first learns weapons etiquette — the proper way to handle and use weapons, followed by basic weapons handling, techniques and forms and the finally, in some instances, 2-person weapons sets (a pre-arranged form with choreographed patterns of attack and defense). The weapons available at the underbelt level include the jool bong (a flail-like weapon commonly referred to as “nunchucks”), long staff (spinning motions, only) sword meditation and single short stick. After Black Belt level there are quite a number of different weapons taught (in addition to empty hand forms, techniques, sets, etc.).
