“Learning self-defense can save your life. Training in Martial Arts gives you skills that can make a difference in many situations. In fact, it is the one thing you can count on because you always have it with you. What better way is there to gain good health and learn a lifelong skill than investing in your future with Martial Arts training like Kuk Sool Won.” PKJN Ron Michael.
Because of individual attention to each student by 5th degree master Ron Michael at Kuk Sool Won of Katy, your lessons are tailored to you, and you progress faster this way. Overall, master Ron Michael emphasizes the following training for his students:
Self-Discipline – Training is a personal endeavor that requires many hours of practice both in class and on your own. Over time you will notice the difference in your confidence and abilities.
Meditation and Respect – Kuk Sool Won training involves learning to improve one’s own character as well. To learn more about Kuk Sool Won and this, see the WKSA Student Handbook.
Basic Training – Stances and foot movement, advanced kicking and striking skills, Arm and leg defense against attacks, and advanced sparring and fighting skills are taught. Students learn falling techniques to be able to throw and be thrown on to the practice mats. Cartwheels and other escapes are taught.
Kuk Sool Won Forms – Forms teach you balance and movement and provide good cardiovascular exercise. There is even technique involved in executing forms for both energy efficiency, strength training, and endurance.
Kuk Sool Won Techniques – Techniques involve pressure point grabs and strikes. Joint locks are taught and how movement allows pining and restraint of individuals or of many attackers. Takedowns, throwing techniques, and self-defense against these maneuvers are also learned.
Pressure Points Taught in Kuk Sool Won – Students learn to identify the pressure point locations and the meridians that are involved and how to use them in self-defense and basic health.
Weapons training – Students start with wooden long stick and eventually learn swords, knives, various sticks, rope, fans, spear, and archery. Self-defense against weapons is also taught.
BELT RANKING IN KUK SOOL WON
Kuk Sa Nym
국사 \ 님 |
Grandmaster |
Su Suhk Kwang Jahng Nim
수석관장 \ 님 |
Senior Executive Master
9th degree Black Belt |
Suhn Im Kwang Jahng Nim
선임관장 \ 님 |
Executive Master
8th degree Black Belt |
Ji Do Kwang Jahng Nim
지도관장 \ 님 |
Senior Master
7th degree Black Belt |
Joo Im Kwang Jahng Nim
주임관장 \ 님 |
Head Master
6th degree Black Belt |
Pyung Kwan Jahng Nim
평관장 \ 님 |
Master
5th degree Black Belt |
Sa Bum Nim
사범 \ 님 |
Instructor
4th degree Black Belt |
Pu Sa Bum Nim
부사범 \ 님 |
Deputy Instructor
3rd degree Black Belt |
Kyo Sa Nim
교사 \ 님 |
Assistant Instructor
2nd degree Black Belt |
Jo Kyo Nim
조교 \ 님 |
Instructor-in-Training
1st degree Black Belt |
Dahn Boh Nim
단보 \ 님 |
Black-Brown Belt
-or- Black Belt Candidate |
Ja Ddi 자띠 | Brown Belt |
Hohng Ddi 홍띠 | Red Belt |
Chuhng Ddi 청띠 | Blue Belt |
Noh Rahng Ddi 노랑띠 | Yellow Belt |
Huin Ddi 흰띠 | White Belt |