OUR HISTORY
What is Jungyae Moosul Martial Arts?
Created by Master Won Kuk Kim, the present owner and guiding teacher, JUNGYAE MOOSUL is a style of martial art that combines the theories, principles, and philosophies of ancient martial arts into an innovative, comprehensive practice.
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"There are literally thousands of unique martial arts systems and styles, all of which appear different in technique from one another. However, in their essence, they are all the same.
A good way to envision it is by imagining a tree. If you were to look at a tree, you would see the hundreds of individual branches and leaves all unique from one another. However, if you were to trace each branch and leaf back to its origins, you would find that they all share the same system of roots.
In a similar sense, the same holds true for martial arts. While every style may on the surface appear different from all the others, their root theories and principles are all the same. It is their use, presentation, and expression of these roots that make them unique." — Master Kim
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Jungyae Moosul takes a step back to focus on the bigger picture. Rather than fixating on branches or leaves, one must turn their attention to the roots — the fundamental principles and theories that connect all martial arts.
Who is Master Kim?
Master Kim Won Kuk was born in 1956 in Daejeon, the capital of Chungcheongnam-do province in South Korea. He trained in traditional Korean martial arts under his father, Supreme Grand Master Bok Man Kim.​ In 1968, the Kim family relocated to Hong Kong.
Master Kim continued to study under his father until 1985, as he set off on his own to the United States. He observed the current state of martial arts while traveling nationwide to perform in Masters' demonstrations and seminars. Through these demonstrations, he taught the many benefits of studying martial arts.
Simultaneously, Master Kim began to further develop an idea he's had for many years — a new system that combined the theories, principles, and philosophies of traditional martial arts into a comprehensive practice. This vision became JUNGYAE MOOSUL (Comprehensive Martial Arts Education).​
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Master Kim has trained both U.S. Army personnel and law enforcement officers, as well as officers of the Hong Kong Police Department. He is also a certified instructor of the National Law Enforcement Handgun Retention program. Throughout his career, he has worked with countless police officers and department leaders, teaching self-defense, weapons training, and handgun retention.
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With over 50 years of martial arts experience and international recognition, Master Kim brings a rare martial arts lineage to his students, known for superior development of physical and mental attributes. He devotes his life to martial arts, teaching people of all ages and skill levels. ​​
