What is the difference between Myo Sim Karate and other martial arts?
The best answer to this question is experience in each style. “Differences” are all relative, and depend on a martial art’s historical roots, cross-cultural & political influences, and interpretation of the forms and techniques it practices. Myo Sim Karate practices Grand Master Sung H. Hong’s interpretations of traditional kata from Okinawan Shorei Ryu and Shorin Ryu as well as advanced kata from Chinese Kempo. These styles are the roots of Chang Moo Kwan – the school which Mr. Hong studied, trained, and earned his Master’s rank when he lived in Korea. There are many roots and histories that link the traditions of Myo Sim Karate with other martial arts, but Myo Sim Karate stands as a unique martial art because of its Grand Master – Mr. Sung H. Hong. Myo Sim Karate is a system of three integrated and balanced elements: kata, mat-work, and partner exercises. These elements are woven into everything a student learns in Myo Sim Karate. The moves and instructions contained within kata, for
