KUK MU KWAN
The Ultimate fighting Art
 WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY
       Kuk Mu Kwan is celebrating 61 years of our commitment to standard of excellence.   Our continued   passion and love of Kuk Mu Kwan  have developed our system to  adapt  to  the  constantly  changing   environment.   At  KuK Mu Kwan,  we are making modern technical changes with traditional values, to  make a formidable combination to an already powerful traditional fighting art. Kuk Mu Kwan is the real  deal with true traditional fighting art techniques,developed by the Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang  who served in the Korean War and  11-years as the head  instructor for  H.I.D,  South  Korean  Military  Intelligence service. Kuk Mu Kwan was founded on August 10th, 1953, two weeks after the Korean War  in Inchon, South Korea.  Kuk Mu Kwan, its Grand Masters, Masters  and  Instructors  are  committed to  bringing excellence in service and dedication, for all our members, students and family.

     
GGMaster Suh Chong Kang, GMaster Hosun Kang and Master Tommy Kang.
Three generations of Kukmukwan Masters

COMING SOON 2014 !!!!!!
***New Kukmukwan Do-Jang coming to Edison,  New Jersey.
***New Kukmukwan Do-Jang coming to Brooklyn,  New York.
***New Kukmukwan Do-Jang coming to Staten Island, New York.

  CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you Master Maggie Messina, Master Ray Messina and her black belts and students for honoring Great Grandmaster on 60th year Anniversary of Kukmukwan, at her Tournament in New Hyde Park in New York.  I would like to congratulate her on a very successful and exciting tournament.

KUKMUKWAN 2014 BLACK BELT EXAM SCHEDULE

SPRING 2014  BLACK BELT EXAM  IN NEW YORK
SPRING 2014  BLACK BELT EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE IN HOWARD BEACH,  NEW YORK.
DATE ; Sunday May 11th.
TIME: 12:00 - 8:00 PM
SUMMER 2014 BLACK BELT EXAM IN BEAUTIFUL PUERTO RICO
DATE:  SATURDAY JUNE 28TH,  2014
TIME:  12:00 - 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: ARECIBO,  PUERTO  RICO
FALL 2014 BLACK BELT EXAM IN  NEW YORK
FALL 2014 BLACK BELT EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE AT NEW  KUKMUKWAN HEADQUARTERS
DATE:  SUNDAY  NOVEMBER  9TH, 2014
TIME:  12:00 - 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION:  KUKMUKWAN HEADQUARTERS

***TO SECURE YOUR SPOT ON YOUR BLACK BELT EXAM ROSTER, PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE, AND SPECIFY WHICH EXAM YOU       WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN.  YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION.
PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR INTENSIONS TO: kukmukwan@hotmail.com


HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014, THANK YOU NEW YORK !
I would like to wish all kuk mu kwan members and family a happy, healthy new year.  This year is very special for us.  Our founder, Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang founded Kuk Mu Kwan 61-years ago.         In celebration, we will:        
-Hold Kukmukwan Seminar series by our founder, Kukmukwan Grandmasters and Masters.

-Open a new Kuk Mu Kwan headquarters,
-Will introduce Kukmukwan's  "Dojo"  brand.
-Formally start  "Kukmukwan"  trademark brand ( Kukmukwan uniforms, equipment & accessories 
-Introduction of Kukmukwan  "Black Belt Rings" and jewelry line.
-Will start New Kukmukwan membership drive, for Individuals and schools, Worldwide,
-Officially introduce  "Kukmukwan Production Company" ( Kukmukwan requirement DVD's) 
-Start fundraising for "Kukmukwan training facilities", in Puerto Rico, Korea and New York State.
-Introduce "Kukmukwan lessons Online", site.
-kukmukwan black belt exam, New York.
-Kukmukwan black belt exam, Puerto Rico.
-And many many more exciting agendas are planned this year.
 
Brooklyn Kuk Mu Kwan 

Location tba


      Kukmukwan@hotmail.com

  61ST  YEAR CELEBRATION !
As a reminder Kuk Mu Kwan will be celebrating 61-years this year.  We are one of few kwans, that  has photo proof of history and legitamacy.  There are a many of so called Grand masters out there, in all styles who have no proof of history or lineage.  We at Kuk Mu Kwan are very proud of our heritage, the past and what will be our future.
All the Masters and student in Puerto Rico decided to come to New York to celebrate along with our founder, Great Grandmaster Suh Chong Kang, this summer.  I am sure New York area Masters will coordinate the dates, location, housing and provide media time for this historic event.

 _THIS IS KUK MU KWAN.
 Kuk Mu Kwan is 13-years older than (ITF) TAE KWON DO and 20-years older than (WTF) TAEKWONDO. Kuk Mu Kwan is a traditional military style martial art and not a sport. It was developed for (HID) Korean MILITARY Intelligence operatives, where GGmaster Suh Chong Kang served the Korean Government for 11years. After the Korean War on August 10th 1953,  Kuk Mu Kwan was founded to teach students of all ages and gender. Kuk Mu Kwan was developed for self improvement of mind and body and traditional moral culture, and it's for everyone, men women and children.   Kuk Mu Kwan uses powerful linear and circular blocks, with powerful strikes, sweeps, take downs, pressure points, joint locks, grappling and arsenal of powerful (traditional) kicks. Kuk Mu Kwan has three generations of leaders along with dozens of passionate, qualified Masters in US and Puerto Rico and internationally, to help Kuk Mu Kwan grow into the next millennium.  If you would like to join us in practice and improving the art, and to grow emotionally, spiritually and technically,  please contact us.


kukmukwan@hotmail.com
Thank you,
GM H. KANG

      FEW WORDS OF WISDOM BY GREAT GRAND MASTER KANG
 
--"ONE SHOT, ONE KILL".

--"BLOCKING AS DEFENSE".

--"POWER, ACCURACY AND DISTANCE MUST APPLY TO ALL      KUKMUKWAN TECHNIQUES".

--"COURAGE, RESPECT AND LOYALTY, A MUST FOR ALL STUDENTS".

--"POWER MOVES IN WAVES,  MUST FOLLOW THE RHYTHM"



INTRODUCTION OF KRS SYSTEM, URBAN GROUND SURVIVAL SYSTEM OF KUK MU KWAN.
In a very rare instances does one introduces a new martial arts system, a derivative of a already powerful and well known, existing system.  It is with great pleasure, by the "Supreme Council" of Kuk Mu Kwan to introduce the, KRS System.  KRS is a total ground defensive and survival system.  We at Kuk Mu Kwan are always looking for ways, means and to give the tools, to teach, inform, enhance and to bring confidence to our students.  Superior techniques and training methods will help to bring about quick end to any ground confrontations.  In order to be considered a complete weapon, one must be given the right tools to combat adversity, and situations and must have full confidence and faith in the techniques taught.  Our Kuk Mu Kwan founder, Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang, who studied Yudo through most of his young life and then taught Chung Do Kwan, by the late Grand Master Won Kuk Lee, founder of Chung Do Kwan, has such experiences.  Great Grand Master founded Kuk Mu Kwan to teach the military intelligence agents(HID) and UDT/SEAL, in Korea.  Combat is different, in that techniques must be swift, quiet and effective, and you must subdue multiple assailants at once.  Even though, Great Grand Master studied Yudo and attained 2nd Dan, he never got to use them in combat, instead he relied on powerful hands and kicking techniques to kill his opponents, quickly and effectively.  Today with the popularity of MMA, Judo, Hapkido and Jujitsu,  Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang and the Kuk Mu Kwan's "Supreme Council" decided that, besides throws we must go back to the basics and introduce ground defense system of Kuk Mu Kwan, the "KRS SYSTEM".    

Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang (second row seated, sixth from right) at his Kuk Mu Kwan member Do-Jang.
   Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang (circled, top right), and a chilld seated is Grand Master Jhoon Rhee(circled,         seated fifth from left)at one of Chung Do Kwan EXams.
   Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang at a tournament.
  Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang (circled)at a Tournament, circa 1945.
   Canarsie Do-Jang 1989.
  MIT Taekwondo Club.  Top left, Master Young Soo Ha, Grand Master Chung Sun Kang (founder) and Grand Master    Hosun Kang, circa 1990.
   Avenue U. Do-Jang, school tournament, circa 1985.
   Canarsie Do-Jang and Kuk Mu Kwan disciples, 2001.
   The Kang family with Grand Master Won Kuk Lee and his wife, circa 1980.
   Aguadilla Kuk Mu Kwan exam, hosted by Master Grajales and family.


Kuk Mu Kwan black belt seminar.  Hosted by Grand Master Colon and Master Ivonne.  Great seminar, attended by Kuk Mu Kwan black belts, Master Sanchez, his son and students and all Kuk Mu Kwan Masters and Grand Masters.  Thank you Quebredilla Kuk MU Kwan for hosting and to everyone who attended.   

Great Grand Master Suh Chong Kang, founder of Kuk Mu Kwan seated next to founder of Taekwondo, General Choi Hong Hi.  Great Grand Master Kang always had tremendous respect for General Choi.  They became very close, when he worked for the military Intelligence service.  General Choi was a two star General , while he was a special Government contractor for the military.  When General Choi decided to write a book, Great Grand Master Kang helped with forms and basics, along with Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, who developed all the color belt forms.
The picture above was taken at Grand Master Chung Kwang Duk's Do-Jang, in New York City, circa 1980.
   Avenue U. Do-Jang 1974.
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