KUK SUL DO Introduction 

Kuksuldo means "The way of Korean Martial Arts". 
As a student, you will learn many things which will interest you but more importantly things which you will be able to use in your daily life. 
First will be your understanding of nature and how it relates to you. 
Second, a true martial artist constantly raises his sense of honor for parents and his sense of respect for teachers. 

The development of your junior/senior relationship with the instructor will enhance your competence. Through repeated practice and discipline you will gain insight to your inner self, while also enhancing your personal and professional relationships. 

These personal attributes will be gained through Kuksuldo training: 

                                Self-control  (discipline)  
                                Self-awareness  (experience)  
                                Self- confidence  (knowledge)  
                                Self-sacrifice  (service)  
                                Peace of Mind  (meditation) 

A sense of the following will also be gained through  Kuksuldo training:

 1.  Diligence                    9.  Loyalty                     17.  Leadership

 2.  Modesty                  10.  Independence            18.  Spirit

 3.  Respect                   11.  Courage                  19.  Concentration

 4.  Gratitude                 12.  Dedication               20.  Focus

 5.  Cooperation               13.  Practice                   21.  Balance

 6.  Fortitude                 14.  Control                       22.  Power

 7.  Confidence              15.  Obedience                23. Speed 

 8.  Conduct                    16.   Responsibility            24. Timing   

Why study KUK SUL DO? 

You will learn that through hard work you will be able to improve your entire state of being.  

You will learn there is no need for fear and involvement and you will learn that your capacities for courage, energy, awareness and compassion are far greater than you have been led to believe. 

You will learn how to release tension and stress, take off excess weight and enjoy yourself while also learning self‑defense. 

You will learn important breathing and physical conditioning techniques, as well as methods to raise your level of consciousness and total self-awareness. 

Kuksuldo training transcends into every part of your life, always traveling with you. You will not only look and feel better but you will gain poise and self-confidence. 

HEALTH

Kuksuldo builds both mind and body. The program has been carefully designed to conditioning, building and maintaining muscle tone, strength, coordination and total mental alertness. 

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 

The immediate objective of Kuksuldo is the welfare of the one practicing it. Not only will skills in self‑defense be attained but more importantly will be the focus on the development of each individual's character. 

Strength in personal character can be realized only through development of the spirit. Patience, courtesy, respect, honesty, modesty, loyalty, generosity, dedication, discipline and fortitude are not only the source but also the reward of this art. 

DISCIPLINE

Involvement in Kuksuldo requires each student to develop self‑discipline. The improvement in physical ability gained from training will be immediately visible to the student himself but the improvement of his self‑discipline will be recognized by others. Physical activities are used to enhance mental conditioning, which lead to and assist in developing self‑discipline. 

WOMEN AND CHILDREN

The question often arises as to whether Kuksuldo is suitable for women and children. For women it offers an effective means of self‑protection, especially against attacks from larger and stronger assailants. At the same time it can take off unwanted inches and muscle tone will improve through an interesting and worthwhile learning experience.

For children, Kuksuldo teaches self‑defense, enhances self‑confidence, increases attention span and tremendously improves coordination. Many children's Doctors and Psychologists recommend a martial arts program to correct childhood problems. 
Kuksuldo represents a gift, which could improve your child's quality of life! 
It also provides an opportunity to have fun! 

FAMILY

Parents may consider Kuksuldo for the whole family as an interesting, enjoyable and worthwhile means of spending quality time with each other and strengthening family relationships. For this purpose, we offer a family membership plan, which can be discussed with Grandmaster SungKon Lim during the membership process. 

MOST OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: Does it take a lot of coordination? 

A:  Not to begin with. In fact, many people begin to study Kuksuldo to
      Increase their coordination. Everyone has a different level of natural
      ability and coordination.
      The most important things to realize are your current abilities and your
      limitations.
      Then  Kuksuldo will assist you in further developing, strengthening and 
      maintaining your coordination ability. 

Q: Will I get a Black Belt? 

A: Only if you study hard, complete each level of training, pass all the tests
    and demonstrate the appropriate level of proficiency. Everyone begins as 
    a white belt and works their way up. It is possible to achieve the level of
     black belt but it must be earned. 
     Some people have earned their black belt in only 3 to 5 years. 
     Others take longer.  
     Your rate of progression will be entirely dependent on you. 

Q: What and who is the master? 

A:  master is the title of one who has received a fifth degree black belt
      (or higher) in Korean Martial Arts from an officially commissioned 
      Korean authority. 
     The title of master is awarded only when one clearly demonstrates the
     appropriate character, knowledge and physical, mental and practical
     mastery of all the techniques, movements and capabilities within the
     traditional Korean Martial Arts system. 
     
     Grandmaster SungKon Lim, began teaching since 1977, the traditional
     Korean Martial Arts. 

     In 1994, he earned official certification and qualification from
   Korean government & Seoul National University as Kuk Sul leader
   & national teacher title (Kuk Sa)

   Grandmaster SungKon Lim has extensive martial arts experience. Traditional 
   Korean Martial Arts are comprehensive in effectiveness but to fully
   complete his skill set, Grandmaster SungKon Lim has also studied and
   gained knowledge and experience with; Kuk Sool Won, Hap Ki Do,
   Tae Kwan Do, Yudo, Kung Fu, boxing, wrestling, kick‑boxing, gymnastics
   and weaponry, as well as extensive training in both treatment and therapy
   for sports related injuries. 
  
   Grandmaster SungKon Lim developed this system to be an efficient, quick, 
   easy and safe method of training while also learning an effective style of 
   martial arts. 
   This combination is what makes Kuksuldo unique, sophisticated and 
   truly eclectic.