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Hwa Rang
Do - "The Way of The Flowering Knight"
Hwa
Rang Do is an 1800 year old Korean Martial and Healing Arts system.
Its theory is based on the Um-Yang principle which states that all
things in nature possess equal opposites and the state of balance of
these opposing forces creates harmony in one's life.
 During
the ancient times in the kingdom of Shilla, an elite group of young
males were selected from noble families and were taught literature,
dance, poetry, horsemanship, philosophy, science, and the art of
war. They were known as the "Hwa Rang" the
Flowering Knights, and due to their physical and mental strengths,
these Hwa Rang warriors lead their kingdom in the unification of the
Korean peninsula for the first time.
This system has been passed down to modern times, and in 1960 Dr.
Joo Bang Lee brought this system back to the public when he began
teaching in Seoul, Korea. During this turbulent time in Korean
history – after 40 years of occupation and a brutal civil war- Dr.
Lee had the most successful chain of martial arts schools in Korea
and was pivotal in the resurgence of the Korean martial arts. Since
then, Hwa Rang Do has spread throughout the world, while keeping a
firm hold on its tradition.
For more detailed information, you can visit the World Hwa Rang Do
Association web site at
http://www.hwarangdo.com/. The World Hwa Rang Do Association is
the one and only governing organization of the martial and healing
art of Hwa Rang Do. On the WHRDA web site, you will find a detailed
history of Hwa Rang Do, a detailed description of our philosophy and
ethical foundations, a list of all current Masters and Instructors
in our art and much more!
Hwa Rang Do is the most comprehensive system of
self-defense and combative techniques in the World. This system has
been developed in accordance to the ancient principles of Um-Yang,
which emphasizes balance in life and harmony with others and
nature. There are over 4,000 individual techniques in HRD covering
both offensive and defensive applications allowing the accomplished
practitioner to respond to any situation with an unlimited number of
options. Included in the curriculum are:
- Hard/Linear Movements
- Soft/Circular Movements
- Foot & Hand Techniques
- Joint Manipulation/ Joint Locks
- Takedowns, Throws & Sweeps
- Ground Fighting
- Traditional & Modern Weaponry
- Internal Energy Development
- Meditation & Breathing Techniques
- Healing Arts
- Philosophy & Ethics
- And More!
Tae Soo Do
Tae Soo Do
was developed as the prerequisite Undergraduate Program to the
Graduate level Hwa Rang Do Program. Tae Soo Do is for both children
and adults and focuses on the fundamentals, basic concepts, and
mechanics underlying not only the physical realm of training, but
develops a greater understanding of the philosophies inherent in the
practice of a martial art.
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