{"id":164,"date":"2017-12-23T11:51:41","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T11:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/?p=164"},"modified":"2017-12-23T11:51:41","modified_gmt":"2017-12-23T11:51:41","slug":"choi-kwang-do-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/askgalore.in\/martialask\/choi-kwang-do-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"CHOI-KWANG DO- SOUTH KOREA"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cFluid and flexible\u201d would be the best way to describe an East Asian martial art form known as Choi-Kwang Do. This \u201cstriking\u201d form of combat is said to have originated from South Korea, and developed by a martial artist known as \u201cKwang Jo Choi\u201d, and was officially introduced on 2nd<\/sup> March 1987. Furthermore, this form of combat has basically been created using \u201cyoga\u201d as the base. In addition, the principles of \u201cbiomechanics\u201d are also used in Choi-Kwang Do.<\/p>\n

a. History\/origin of Choi-Kwang Do: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Choi Kwang Do was created by a South Korean martial artist known as \u201cKwang Jo Choi\u201d. Apparently, once while teaching Tae Kwon Do in Malaysia Choi injured himself severely. It was this injury that compelled him to travel immediately to North America to find an orthopedic who could help resolve his problem. Furthermore, after consulting specialists he realized that his injury was due to the way he practiced martial arts. And so he underwent several rehabilitation courses in which he learnt various new techniques that help him recover from his injury. It was thus these rehabilitative techniques that he fused together\u00a0 with his own fighting style that led to the creation of what is today known all over the world as \u201cChoi-Kwang Do\u201d.<\/p>\n

b. Weapon based in the Choi-Kwang Do:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since \u201ckicking and punching\u201d (i.e. striking techniques) are mainly used in this form of combat, the \u201chand and legs\u201d of the fighter is mainly used in the Choi-Kwang Do.<\/p>\n

c. Technique used in the Choi-Kwang Do and training availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of technique, the Choi-Kwang Do is based on biomechanics, and other scientific disciplines such as kinesiology, and psychology. Furthermore, this martial art apart from \u201ckicking and punching\u201d also focuses on \u201cnatural bilateral movement\u201d and \u201cfluid sequential motion\u201d.\u00a0 In addition, a number of breathing techniques used in yoga has also been incorporated in this form of martial art.\u00a0 This form of combat has also been created using a set of principles. They include<\/p>\n

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  1. Humility<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Integrity<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Gentleness<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Perseverance<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. Self-control and <\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Unbreakable Spirit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As for training centers\/schools, there are a number of them available all around the world for those interested in learning this \u201cstriking\u201d South Korean martial art form.<\/p>\n

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