From Ancient Warriors to Special Forces
Kuk Sool Kwan is a comprehensive martial arts system which traces its origins to those that were practiced by the royal bodyguards of the king of Korea. Kuk Sool was later used to train the soldiers of the South Korean Special Forces.
Kuk Sool Kwan was brought to the United States by Huh Mon Gil, the instructor who devised the Special Forces Programme and later went on to teach U.S. Secret Service personnel. As a historical art, it represents the true native heritage of Korean martial arts.
Being a martial regimen intended for the guards of a monarch, Kuk Sool training is thorough and makes use of every aspect of combat -- from both hard and soft aspects of unarmed fighting to weapons and tactical philosophy. Kuk Sool combines striking with grappling submissions, graceful flowing movement with fast kicking, and meditation and breathing exercises with rigorous physical training.
