Aviano Kuk Sool Won School of martial arts

Hand Striking

Closed and open hand striking
methods including palm, fist, finger-striking techniques and specialized hand training techniques
Pressure-point striking
Striking using the arm and
shoulder
Blocking and parrying

Leg Techniques

Foundational kicks
Spinning kicks
Jumping kicks
Combination kicks
Double leg kicks
Pressure-point kicking
Specialty kicking

Throwing and Grappling

Body throws
Projection throws
Leg throws
Pressure-point grappling
Grappling defenses
Wrestling techniques
Ground fighting

Joint-Locking Techniques

Restraining methods
Joint-locking techniques
Combination joint-locking
Control and redirection techniques
Arresting and "come-along" techniques

Falling Techniques and Acrobatics

Body conditioning and agility techniques
Body protection techniques:
offense and defense

Animal-Style Techniques

Based on the movements and/or characteristics of certain "martial" animals such as the Tiger, Praying Mantis, Crane, Eagle, Snake, etc.

Traditional Korean Weapons

Sword (geum): short, middle, long; single or double; straight or inverted
Staff (bong): short, middle, long; single or double
Jool bong
Spear
Walking Cane
Rope
Fan

There are 24 different traditional Korean Royal Court weapons in the curriculum of Kuk Sool Won, plus Buddhist and family weapons

Meditation and Breathing Techniques

Various breath control techniques
Meditation and breathing postures
Concentration techniques

Martial Art Healing Methods
(Beginning at Instructor Level)

Acupressure
Acupuncture
Internal energy systems
Herbal medicine

As you can see, Kuk Sool Won covers an extensive variety of techniques and martial arts methods, but it is not merely concerned with the physical methods of attack and defense. Kuk Sool Won includes the study of healing techniques, the development of internal power, and physical conditioning. Training in Kuk Sool Won also helps to instill self-confidence and self-discipline, a calm self-assurance, and the psychological and spiritual values which are traditionally associated with the martial character. Mental and physical well-being is of primary importance in Kuk Sool Won.

Philosophically, Kuk Sool stresses humility, self-discipline, self-control, loyalty and respect for others. Together, these aspects of Kuk Sool provide the means for attaining a long and healthful life.