Chun Kuk Do
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 Chuck Norris, Founder of Chun Kuk Do |
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| Also known as | CKD |
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| Focus | Hybrid |
| Country of origin |  USA |
| Creator | Chuck Norris |
| Famous practitioners | Chuck Norris, Bob Wall, Howard Jackson (deceased), Chip Wright, Aaron Norris, Roger Yuan |
| Parenthood | Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Judo, Muay Thai, Shotokan[1] |
| Official website | Official Site for Chun Kuk Do |
Chun Kuk Do (CKD) is a Korean-based, American hybrid martial art style. Founded in 1990 by Chuck Norris, CKD evolved from Tang Soo Do and combines elements from several different fighting styles.[2]
After using a number of names including American Tang Soo Do, Chuck Norris Karate System, and the Chuck Norris System, the current name was adopted in 1990. "Chun Kuk Do" is Korean and is loosely translated as "The Universal Way."
The art evolved from Chuck Norris' original training in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, a Korean style known primarily for its kicking techniques.[3] Norris trained in various other styles under some of the most respected instructors in the United States. These instructors included Shotokan Karate masters Tsutomu Ohshima and Hidetaka Nishiyama, Shitō-ryū Karate instructor Fumio Demura, American Kenpo Karate founder Ed Parker, Judo expert Gene LeBell, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends the Machado family.
Each summer the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) holds a training conference and the Chun Kuk Do world championship tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4]
Like many other martial arts, Chun Kuk Do includes a code of honor and rules to live by. These rules are from Chuck Norris's personal code. They are:
- I will develop myself to the maximum of my potential in all ways.
- I will forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements.
- I will continually work at developing love, happiness and loyalty in my family.
- I will look for the good in all people and make them feel worthwhile.
- If I have nothing good to say about a person, I will say nothing.
- I will always be as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.
- I will maintain an attitude of open-mindedness.
- I will maintain respect for those in authority and demonstrate this respect at all times.
- I will always remain loyal to my God, my country, family and my friends.
- I will remain highly goal-oriented throughout my life because that positive attitude helps my family, my country and myself.
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[edit] Belt rank system
| White |
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| Yellow |
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| Purple |
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| Orange |
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| Blue |
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| Green |
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| Red |
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| Black (10 degrees) |
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[edit] Forms
Like most traditional martial arts, Chun Kuk Do includes the practice of forms (or kata). The majority of the system’s forms are taken from Tang Soo Do, but also includes two organization forms, and one weapons form.
- Giecho Hyung Il Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Giecho Hyung Il Bu Sang Gup (Not required for black belt testing also not practiced in some schools)
- Giecho Hyung Yi Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Giecho Hyung Yi Bu Sang Gup
- Giecho Hyung Sahm Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Pyong An Cho Dan
- Pyong An Yi Dan
- Pyong An Sahm Dan (Not required for black belt testing also not practiced in some schools)
- Pyong An Sa Dan
- Pyong An Oh Dan
- Bassai
- UFAF Form 1
- UFAF Form 2 (Required for 2nd degree black belt testing)
- Kong Sang Koon (Required for 3rd degree black belt testing)
- Chun Kuk Do Standardized Bo Form (Required for 3rd degree black belt testing)
[edit] Schools
As of 2010, The United Fighting Arts Federation had more than 5,000 members and 3,000 black belts world-wide.[5]
There are about 90 member schools in the USA, Mexico, Norway, and Paraguay. Growth is currently taking place in South America and Europe, and the list of countries where CKD is represented is expected to grow significantly in the near future. The UFAF also has individual members around the world in the military or residing in other countries, including South Korea.
[edit] References
- ^ Norris, Chuck. Against All Odds. Broadman & Holman Publishers Nashville, Tennessee. 2004. p. 144. ISBN 080543161-6
- ^ Brackett, Charmain Z. "Student seeks highest level in martial arts." The Augusta Chronicle. February 26, 2006. | Weblink: http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/02/26/aik_59536.shtml | Access date: 12 January 2011.
- ^ Barker, Christopher. "Hiram martial arts group excels in tournament." The Times-Georgian. September 16, 2010. | Weblink: http://times-georgian.com/view/full_story/9543895/article-Hiram-martial-arts-group-excels-in-tournament?instance=west_ga_news | Access date: 11 January 2011.
- ^ Jeffrey, Douglas. "Wright Finally KOed - By Chuck Norris - At UFAF Convention." Black Belt Magazine. December 1993. P. 20.
- ^ Rimington, Dana. "72-year-old can Chun Kuk Do / Layton senior's focus turns from fancy writing to fancy footwork." Standard-Examiner. Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 9:23pm. | Weblink: http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2010/08/28/72-year-old-can-chun-kuk-do-layton-seniors-focus-turns-fancy-writing-fancy- | Access date 11 January 2011.
