KSW St Louis Martial Arts, Self Defense
KSW St Louis in St Peters MO
St. Louis, MO

St. Peters
636-928-0035
St. Louis
314-644-6355
Email:
kuksoolwonstl@att.net

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About Kuk Sool WonTM

Lee Harvey in training stanceKuk Sool is a comprehensive martial arts system that is derived from the rich and varied martial arts techniques and traditions that have arisen in Korea through the ages. Kuk Sool is not a sport, nor is it simply another oriental self defense method. Kuk Sool is a complete martial art that is dedicated to the cultivation of mental strength and well being and to the preservation of traditional Korean Martial Arts.

Jack Harvey in weapons demonstrationKuk Sool Won is a well organized system of martial arts which seeks to integrate and explore all aspects of the traditional Korean martial arts. As a self-defense or fighting system Kuk Sool Won covers the entire spectrum of the traditional Asian fighting arts and techniques of body conditioning, as well as mental development and traditional weapons training.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Hand Striking
  • Leg Techniques
  • Throwing & Grappling
  • Joint-Locking Techniques
  • Falling Techniques & Acrobatics
  • Body Conditioning
  • Animal-Style Techniques
  • Traditional Korean Weapons
  • Martial Art Healing Methods Meditation and Breathing Techniques
Students in weapons training

Lee Harvey in knife stanceKuk Sool Won combines kicking, punching, throwing, falling, choking, joint locking and a myriad of weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic 'hard-soft' style of martial arts, emphasizing speed and fluidity. In conjunction with physical training, meditation, breathing, acupressure and accupuncture techniques are employed to improve and maintain health, develop internal power and retard the aging process.

As you can see, Kuk Sool Won covers an extensive variety of techniques and martial arts methods, but it is not merely concerned with the physical methods of attack and defense. Kuk Sool Won includes the study of healing techniques, the development of internal power, and physical conditioning.

Philosophically, Kuk Sool stresses humility, self discipline, loyalty and respect for others. Together, these four aspects of Kuk Sool provide the means for attaining a long and healthy life.

Lee Harvey in weapons stance 

The Benefits of Kuk Sool Won Training

Training in Kuk Sool Won helps to instill self-confidence and self-discipline, a calm self-assurance, and the psychological and spiritual values which are traditionally associated with the martial character. Mental and physical well-being is of primary importance in Kuk Sool Won.

Philosophically, Kuk Sool stresses humility, self discipline, loyalty and respect for others. Together, these four aspects of Kuk Sool provide the means for attaining a long and healthy life.

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