Choi Kwang-Do
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Also known as | CKD |
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Focus | Striking |
Country of origin | United States[citation needed] |
Official website | http:// choikwangdo |
Choi Kwang Dois amartial artdeveloped byChoi Kwang-jo.The style relies more on flexibility and fluidity of movement as opposed to the more rigid lines of some other martial arts. To achieve this it employsyoga-based stretching to develop the flexibility of practitioners.[1]
History
[edit]Choi Kwang Do was founded byChoi Kwang-joon March 2, 1987. Choi Kwang-jo was born inSouth Koreabefore emigrating toUnited Statesin the early 1970s.[2]Choi was a successful ITFTae Kwon Dopractitioner and trainer (serving as a chief instructor) before establishing his own style.[3]
While teaching and demonstrating ITF Tae Kwon Do inSouth East Asia,Choi Kwang-jo became injured through his training and demonstrations to the point where he was unable to continue with the discipline.[4]So he leftMalaysia(where he was demonstrating at the time) forNorth America,in the hope of findingorthopedicsurgeons who would be able to help with his injuries.[5]Determining that the injuries were caused by the way he was performing martial arts, Choi undertook rehabilitative exercises, attended various seminars and studied techniques for rehabilitation. Choi incorporated these techniques into his own fighting style, and from that he developed Choi Kwang Do.[5]
Today, Choi Kwang-Do is headquartered inAtlanta,Georgiaby one organization and Temperance,Michiganby another organization. It is taught in numerous countries including the United Kingdom with schools in England, Scotland and Wales, Puerto Rico with schools in Guaynabo, Las Piedras, Caguas and San Lorenzo.[3]
Style and training
[edit]Choi Kwang Do emphasizes the use of biomechanics,[5]and to employ a number of modern disciplines, such askinesiologyandpsychology,in its design.[3]The result is a tendency towards the use of natural bilateral movement and fluid sequential motion to develop optimum force on impact to place less pressure on the joints.[6]The style also incorporates breathing and stretching exercises from yoga.[7]
Choi Kwang Do is not designed for competition,[7]but for a natural and effective response to everyday stimuli and training is a mix of contact drills using pads and shields, non-contact drills and "in-fighting" close-quarter drills.[8]
Practitioners
[edit]Notable practitioners of the Choi Kwang Do style include:
- Choi Kwang-jo(founder) – inducted into the Taekwondo Times Magazine Hall of Fame, 2006.[9]
- Lynne Russell–Deputy Sheriff,Private Investigatorand author ofHow to Win Friends, Kick Ass and Influence People.[10]
- Catriona Gray–Miss Universe2018, and Filipino television host, singer, model, and stage actress.[11]
Promise
[edit]- To always do my best and never give up
- To obey my parents and teachers
- To always be polite
- To tell the truth and honour my word
- To never misuse what I learn in class
Pledge
[edit]- To set positive goals and strive to achieve them
- To apply self discipline to further my personal development
- To stand for justice and honour my word
- To promote friendly relationships among all people
- To use what I learn in class in a constructive manner
Principles
[edit]- Humility
- Integrity
- Gentleness
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Unbreakable Spirit
Commands
[edit]Word | !Hangeul | !Meaning | Pronunciation |
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Charyeot | 차렷 | Attention | Char-deot |
Gyongnye | 경례 | Bow | Geeong-neeh |
Baro | 바로 | Stop (Return) | Ba-ro |
Swieo | 쉬어 | At ease, relax | Swyee-oh |
Kihap | 기합 | Spirit Yell | Kee-hap |
Chumbi | 준비 | The act of getting a Readied Stance | Chum-beeh |
Sijah | 시작 | Begin | See-jah |
Kallyeo | 갈려 | Break (separate) | Kal-yeeoh |
Kaysok | 계속 | Continue | Kaee-sohk |
Kuman | 그만 | Finish (stop) | Kuh-man |
To Rah | 뒤로 돌아 | Turn around (about turn) | Toh-rah |
Haesan | 해산 | Dismiss | Hey-san |
Grading Information
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References
[edit]- ^"Kick-starting self-improvement an art form".The Cairns Post.January 24, 2006.
- ^Lasky, Steve (April 17, 1986). "The art of self-confidence - Master Choi is spreading the gospel of his fresh approach to the - martial arts".The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution.
- ^abcClifton, Paul (September 1996). "Choi Kwang-Do - The Millennium Art".Tae Kwon Do and Korean Martial Arts.
- ^Maiolo, Dominic (March 1996). "Choi Kwang-Do - Evolution of the Revolution".Australasian Tae Kwon Do.
- ^abc"Grandmaster Choi, Bio-Mechanical Master!".Tae Kwon Do & Korean Martial Arts.June 2000. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-03-04.Retrieved2008-03-31.
- ^Shekhavat, Munish (April 6, 2007)."'Belting' his way to glory ".The Times of India.Archived fromthe originalon October 25, 2012.
- ^abWoollam, Susan (2007). "A stance against violence".Emergency Nurse.15(8).
- ^Jones, Carys (June 5, 2008)."Martial Arts: Adam makes black belt grade".WalesOnline.co.uk.RetrievedJuly 16,2009.
- ^"Grandmaster Choi Kwang-jo confirms visit to New Zealand (Press Release)".Scoop.December 27, 2007.Retrieved2008-04-04.
- ^"Lynne Russell".Nationwide Speakers Bureau Inc.Archived fromthe originalon 2006-05-18.Retrieved2008-04-04.
- ^"Thank God for Catriona Gray-Singer, Martial Artist, Advocate, And Now, Miss Universe Philippines".Esquire Magazine Philippines.March 19, 2018.Retrieved2018-12-18.