Kuk Sool Won
국술원Comprehensive Korean traditional martial art system combining tribal, monk and royal styles.
Quick Facts
FounderSuh In-hyuk
Masters & notable people
Country of OriginSouth Korea
South KoreaFounded1958
RegionAsia
Primary FocusHybrid
Contact LevelFull contact
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageModern synthesis
Era of Origin20th century
Organisation & Competition
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesSignificant
KicksCore
Throws & takedownsCore
Ground fightingMarginal
Locks & holdsCore
WeaponsCore
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About Kuk Sool Won
Kuk Sool Won was founded in 1958 by Suh In-hyuk. It unites three historical branches of Korean martial arts: Sado Mu Sool (tribal/ancestral), Bul Kyo Mu Sool (Buddhist monastic), and Koung Joong Mu Sool (royal palace). It teaches kicks, grappling, throwing, and weapons.
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