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Choi kwang do
Also known asCKD
FocusStriking
Country of origin South Korea

Choi Kwang Do is a martial art developed by Kwang Jo Choi, that draws heavily from Tae Kwon Do,[1] although the style relies more on flexibility and fluidity of movement as opposed to the more rigid lines of Tae Kwon Do.[2] To achieve this it combines yoga-based stretching with more modern approach to self-defense movements.[3] Choi Kwang Do was once taught in the Leisure Skill Department at Clemson University for a one hour credit but is no longer being taught. [4]

History

Choi Kwang Do was founded by Kwang Jo Choi, who was born in South Korea before emigrating to Canada in the early 1970s.[1] Choi was a successful Tae Kwon Do practitioner and trainer before establishing his own style, having achieved a ninth dan black belt.

While teaching and demonstrating Tae Kwon Do in South East Asia, Kwang Jo Choi states that he became injured to the point where he was unable to continue with the discipline.[5] So he left Malyasia (where he was demonstrating at the time) for North America, in the hope of finding orthopedic surgeons who would be able to help with his injuries.[6] Determining that the injuries were caused by the style of martial arts which he was performing, Choi undertook rehabilitative exercises, attended various seminars and studied techniques for rehabilitation. Choi claims that he incorporated these techniques into his own fighting style, and from that he developed Choi Kwang Do.[6]

Today, Choi Kwang-Do is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is taught in over 40 countries. The United Kingdom is very well represented in Choi Kwang-Do, has many schools in London and its surrounding areas such as Enfield, Wembley & Harrow.[7]

Biomechanics

Choi Kwang Do emphasizes the use of biomechanics[6] - practitioners employ natural body movements, reducing "jerks", and thus limiting the pressure and potential damage on the joints.[8] This has improved its suitability for a wide range of ages, and avoids some of the injuries that usually occur to martial arts practitioners.[8] In particular, the low risk of injury afforded by the style, in combination with the cardiovascular advantages common to many martial arts, has permitted the style to be recommended for groups as diverse as emergency nurses[9] and school girls in Chandigarh, India.[10]

Practitioners

Notable practitioners of the Choi Kwon Do style include:

  • Kwang Jo Choi (founder) - inducted into the Taekwondo Times Magazine Hall of Fame, 2006.[11]
  • Ralph Allison (instructor and British school owner) - inducted into the Combat Hall of Fame, 2003.[12]

Tenets

The basic tenets of the style are:[14]

  • Courtesy (Ye Ui)
  • Integrity (Yom Chi)
  • Perseverance (In Nae)
  • Self-control (Guk-Gi)
  • Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

Choi Kwang Do stopped using the Tenets in 2005. From that point on they used the Principles of CKD as published in the Choi Kwang Do book:

  • Humility
  • Honesty
  • Gentleness
  • Perseverance
  • Self Control
  • Unbreakable Spirit


Choi Kwang Do commands

Word Hangeul Meaning
Charyeot 차렷 Attention
Gyeongnye 경례 Bow
Baro 바로 Return
Swieo 쉬어 At ease, relax
Kihap 기합 Spirit Yell
Chunbi 준비 Ready
Sijak 시작 Begin
Kallyeo 갈려 Break (separate)
Kaysok 계속 Continue
Kuman 그만 Finish (stop)
To Rah 뒤로 돌아 Turn around (about turn)
Haesan 해산 Dismiss

Belt system

Choi kwang do Belt Colours
White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Blue
Purple
Red
Brown
Black
  • White Belt
  • White Senior
  • Yellow Belt
  • Yellow Senior
  • Gold Belt
  • Gold Senior
  • Orange Belt
  • Orange Senior
  • Green Belt
  • Green Senior
  • Blue Belt
  • Blue Senior
  • Purple Belt
  • Purple Senior
  • Red Belt
  • Red Senior
  • Brown Belt
  • Brown Senior
  • Black Belt 1st Degree
  • Black Belt 2nd Degree
  • Black Belt 3rd Degree
  • Black Belt 4th Degree- International Instructor level
  • Black Belt 5th Degree - Master level
  • Black Belt 6th Degree
  • Black Belt 7th Degree
  • Black Belt 8th Degree - Grand Master level

Prior to 1999 CKD had 11 colored belts before introducing "senior" belts for each colored belt. The new curriculum increased the total number of colored belts to 18. Each senior belt retained the original pattern, while the solid colored belts were demoted to a simplified one directional pattern. CKD schools charge students for each belt exam before their exam or either incorporate the cost into the students monthly tuition fees. With the new belt system, CKD schools effectively collect more fees from belt exams.

References

  1. ^ a b Lasky, Steve (April 17, 1986). "The art of self-confidence - Master KwangChoi is spreading the gospel of his fresh approach to the - martial arts". The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution.
  2. ^ Anschutz, Chuck (March 24, 1988). "Mariettan envisions a karate revolution - New style designed to build confidence". The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution.
  3. ^ "Kick-starting self-improvement an art form". The Cairns Post. January 24, 2006.
  4. ^ Clifton, Paul (April, 2008). "Choi Kwang-Do - 20 years on and the revolution continues". Martial art Illustrated. p. 13. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  5. ^ Maiolo, Dominic (March, 1996). "Choi Kwang-Do - Evolution of the Revolution". Australasian Tae Kwon Do. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  6. ^ a b c "Grandmaster Choi, Bio-Mechanical Master!". Tae Kwon Do & Korean Martial Arts. June, 2000. Retrieved 2008-03-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ^ Clifton, Paul (September, 1996). "Choi Kwang-Do - The Millennium Art". Tae Kwon Do and Korean Martial Arts. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  8. ^ a b Shekhavat, Munish (April 6, 2007). "'Belting' his way to glory". The Times of India.
  9. ^ Woollam, Susan (2007). "A stance against violence". Emergency Nurse. 15 (8).
  10. ^ "Martial arts training for Chandigarh school girls". The Hindu. August 6, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
  11. ^ "Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi confirms visit to New Zealand (Press Release)". Scoop. December 27, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  12. ^ Clifton, Paul (October, 2003). "Award Letter (Correspondence)". Retrieved 2008-04-04. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Lynne Russell". Nationwide Speakers Bureau Inc. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  14. ^ Aurelius, Anthony (2003). "Choi Kwang-Do – Complete Martial Art and Fitness Program". Positive Health Magazine (91).
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