Sung Moo Kwan in Leamington Spa UK
The basic philosophy of Sung Moo Kwan Hapkido flows from three basic principles non -resistance, circular motion and the water principle. Underling these is self knowledge and awareness. This leads to spiritual knowledge and power.
HI, I am chief instructor of the Korean Hapkido Institute in Leamington Spa Warwickshire UK, founded by Master Michael Forster 7th degree black belt in 1981.
Our style of Hapkido that is taught at the Korean Hapkido Institute in Leamington Spa UK by instructors Paul and David Hastings is called Sung Moo Kwan .
This was the name of the style practised by Grandmaster Ji. Han Jae in Korea. Later he decided to renamed this style as Sin Moo Hapkido, however the two styles remain basically the same.
The style and techniques taught at the Korean Hapkido Institute Leamington Spa UK are traditional martial arts as it was originally taught.
Our syllabus to first Dan includes 465 joint-locks and throwing techniques, not including kicking and striking techniques. breakfalls grappling and weapons.
For most students it takes approximately five years to achieve this level although in todays world it will usually take much longer due to the pressures of modern living and lifestyle. This often leads to very few practitioners of this art.
Hapkido can be translated as the way of co-ordinated power and incorporates not only the physical aspect but also the emotional, mental and spiritual sides of our nature.
Self defence and martial arts especially Sung Moo Kwan not only incorporates the physical aspect of self defence which in reality is the smallest area, it is largely based on emotional, financial, mental, interpersonal, psychic and spiritual awareness and defence, so it is also true that we must learn to attack all these areas as well.
This is an area mastered by Paul Hastings along with the energetic mental and spiritual aspects of this art.
Energy manipulation plays a large part of this martial arts and advanced practitioners are often healers, use acupuncture hypnotists or energy medicine workers.
Our techniques of Sung Moo Kwan are combative, not competitive. The practice of Hapkido can result in devastating injuries and most students and masters have the scares to prove it. So practice must be undertaken with with extreme caution.
Hapkido is considered to be one of the most effective and practical martial arts in the world. It is taught to military personnel, police forces, special forces, security units and bodyguards world-wide.
This area is taught by David Hastings who has real world experience in this arena.
HI, I am chief instructor of the Korean Hapkido Institute in Leamington Spa Warwickshire UK, founded by Master Michael Forster 7th degree black belt in 1981.
Our style of Hapkido that is taught at the Korean Hapkido Institute in Leamington Spa UK by instructors Paul and David Hastings is called Sung Moo Kwan .
This was the name of the style practised by Grandmaster Ji. Han Jae in Korea. Later he decided to renamed this style as Sin Moo Hapkido, however the two styles remain basically the same.
The style and techniques taught at the Korean Hapkido Institute Leamington Spa UK are traditional martial arts as it was originally taught.
Our syllabus to first Dan includes 465 joint-locks and throwing techniques, not including kicking and striking techniques. breakfalls grappling and weapons.
For most students it takes approximately five years to achieve this level although in todays world it will usually take much longer due to the pressures of modern living and lifestyle. This often leads to very few practitioners of this art.
Hapkido can be translated as the way of co-ordinated power and incorporates not only the physical aspect but also the emotional, mental and spiritual sides of our nature.
Self defence and martial arts especially Sung Moo Kwan not only incorporates the physical aspect of self defence which in reality is the smallest area, it is largely based on emotional, financial, mental, interpersonal, psychic and spiritual awareness and defence, so it is also true that we must learn to attack all these areas as well.
This is an area mastered by Paul Hastings along with the energetic mental and spiritual aspects of this art.
Energy manipulation plays a large part of this martial arts and advanced practitioners are often healers, use acupuncture hypnotists or energy medicine workers.
Our techniques of Sung Moo Kwan are combative, not competitive. The practice of Hapkido can result in devastating injuries and most students and masters have the scares to prove it. So practice must be undertaken with with extreme caution.
Hapkido is considered to be one of the most effective and practical martial arts in the world. It is taught to military personnel, police forces, special forces, security units and bodyguards world-wide.
This area is taught by David Hastings who has real world experience in this arena.
Some Korean Hapkido History.
Korean martial arts can officially be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea (57 BC to 668 AD). Although it must be remembered that local methods of fighting and combat were already established.
Martial arts as we know them today were probily introduced by Buddhist monks and were adopted and developed by a warrior class called the Hwa Rang.
Silla Kingdom of Korea. (668 AD - 935 AD) marked the start of Korea's cultural development. The religion Buddhism expanded and was the responsible for the construction of numerous temples and the development of many works of art. Hapkido flourished during these times and the practice of martial arts was considered very honourable.
Hapkido became a royal martial art during the Koryo Dynasty (935 AD - 1392 AD) which replaced the Silla Kingdom.
Yi Dynasty was renamed the Taehan Empire near the turn of the century. This empire was brought down in 1910 by the Japanese who subsequently occupied Korea until 1945.
During this time all civil liberties were revoked by the Japanese. Korean language was prohibited and only Japanese history was taught in an effort to assimilate the Korean people into the Japanese culture.
The Japanese did not allow the practise of any Korean sports or martial arts during this period. However, the Korean martial arts were still practised in secret and the techniques were passed from father to son.
In 1945 when Korea regained its independence, martial arts regained popularity as the country once again sought to strengthen itself and embrace its historic roots.
A Korean martial artist Choi. Yong Sul began teaching martial arts in Korea around this time. With the help of his student, Ji. Han Jae and many others, Choi is recognised as having breathed new life back into the Korean martial arts. The style he taught became known as Hapkido and he is known as the modern day Founder of Hapkido.
Martial arts as we know them today were probily introduced by Buddhist monks and were adopted and developed by a warrior class called the Hwa Rang.
Silla Kingdom of Korea. (668 AD - 935 AD) marked the start of Korea's cultural development. The religion Buddhism expanded and was the responsible for the construction of numerous temples and the development of many works of art. Hapkido flourished during these times and the practice of martial arts was considered very honourable.
Hapkido became a royal martial art during the Koryo Dynasty (935 AD - 1392 AD) which replaced the Silla Kingdom.
Yi Dynasty was renamed the Taehan Empire near the turn of the century. This empire was brought down in 1910 by the Japanese who subsequently occupied Korea until 1945.
During this time all civil liberties were revoked by the Japanese. Korean language was prohibited and only Japanese history was taught in an effort to assimilate the Korean people into the Japanese culture.
The Japanese did not allow the practise of any Korean sports or martial arts during this period. However, the Korean martial arts were still practised in secret and the techniques were passed from father to son.
In 1945 when Korea regained its independence, martial arts regained popularity as the country once again sought to strengthen itself and embrace its historic roots.
A Korean martial artist Choi. Yong Sul began teaching martial arts in Korea around this time. With the help of his student, Ji. Han Jae and many others, Choi is recognised as having breathed new life back into the Korean martial arts. The style he taught became known as Hapkido and he is known as the modern day Founder of Hapkido.
Hapkido Grandmaster Choi, Yong Sul (1904-1986)
Founder of Modern Korean Hapkido
The history of Korean Hapkido is closely linked with its creator, Korean-born Choi. Yong Sul (1904-1986). Choi's life was heavily influenced by the historical conflicts between Korea and Japan that ravaged Korea in the early to mid-20th century.Choi was born in the southern province of Taegu, he spent his early boyhood in Japanese-controlled Korea. Choi was abducted and taken to Japan around the age of eight.
He was taken to a Buddhist monastery where he was cared for by the monks. When the time came to choose a path in life, Choi elected to become a martial artist. As the monk was a good friend of Takeda. Sokaku Sensei, of the Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu school,
Choi was taken to the Takeda clan. Takeda. Sokaku liked the young Choi and took him into his household, giving him the Japanese name Asao. Yoshida. Another student of Takeda. was Morihel Ueshiba who later in life developed the system of Aikido.
Takeda was renowned throughout Japan for his style of martial arts called Daito-ryu Aiki Jujutsu. Although this martial art was a closely guarded family secret, Choi became a student of the style and spent three decades studying under the legendary Takeda. Sokaku Sensei.
Choi developed superb techniques under the tutelage of Master Takeda, and mastered the art of Aiki Jujutsu. After Takeda's death in 1943, Choi returned to Korea.
During the years that followed, a large number of Korean martial arts appeared, including Hapkido, Tang Soo Do, and Taekwondo. It is difficult to separate which elements of these styles came from older Korean martial arts, and which came from other influences such as Japanese Karate, Budo and Aiki Jujutsu.
Combining the techniques of Daito-ryu with the techniques of the old Korean style T'ang Hand, Choi formulated the principle techniques of "Hapkido". This style came of age as an art in 1963 with the official use of the term Hapkido. Choi worked with Ji. Han Jae to develop and teach Hapkido to various military, police and elite bodyguard factions in Korea and around the world.
Master Michael Forster
Founder of Sung Moo Kwan Leamington Spa UK
Korean Hapkido was introduced into Prince George Canada in October 1968 by Master Chol Kim.Master Michael Forster Web Site
In 1971 the school passed to Master Michael Forster and was renamed the Korean Hapkido Institute. Master Forster remains President and Chief Instructor of the Institute in Prince George Canada.
The traditions of Korean Hapkido have been carefully protected in the Korean Master Forster has developed the curriculum to the highest standards.
Students of Master Forster learn to focus on developing skill and technique and not to be concerned with rank and belt colour.
Master Forster travelled to the UK in 1980 to study acupuncture with Professor J R Worsley at the Collage of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Leamington Spa Warwickshire UK.
Master Michael Forster continues to develop his growing skills in acupuncture and has a successful private practice in Prince George Canada.
Master Michael Forster returned to Canada in 1983 and the Institute passed to the care of a talented Dan grade Graham Davis. Who was also an acupuncturist. Graham later left to join the police force and the club passed into the care of Paul and David Hastings. Who still continue the tradition to this day.
Master Forster has just published a book on Hapkido. If you would like a copy please click the link below.
Korean Hapkido for Self Defence - A new book on Hapkido
Korean hapkido is a martial art that teaches patience, balance and self confidence. As a dedicated instructor for over 39 years, Master Forster has taken some of hapkidoís more effective techniques and organised them into an easy, step-by-step format that can be beneficial to both beginner and advanced students.
Of the many joint locking techniques that hapkido offers, the ones chosen for this book share many of the same principles of movement which can be applied in different situations, making hapkido a formidable self defence tool.
This book focuses on a wide variety of self defence applications while minimising the level of technical difficulty. Master Forster covers different kicking, hand strikes, joint locking and throwing techniques. Point-form text accompanied by foot positioning charts and photographs will help you better understand the form and motions used in hapkido.
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- jim jim Jun 21, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
- hi paul, i do hapkido as well. nice to find a fellow martial artist. many years ago i met mike, he was something different. keep up the good work, jim
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