Welcome to the home page headquarters for the martial art Kuk Sool Kwan, located in Irvine, California. Kuk Sool, the national martial art of Korea, is known as the preservation of the training regimen of the king's bodyguards from Korea, and is best described as a broad survey of martial techniques.

Nowadays, many people interested in martial arts are looking for a way to be active and achieve fitness while at the same time developing a powerful new outlook on life and a set of valuable self defense skills. Still others are fascinated by the ubiquity of the new sport known as Mixed Martial Arts, and would like to learn practical techniques associated with it, yet are turned off by the air of aggressiveness which seems to surround MMA practice halls.

Kuk Sool offers a fully rounded system with a complete range of practical techniques, from kickboxing to groundfighting, from grappling to throws, from weapons to meditation techniques, and is accessible to men, women and teens of any age. Kuk Sool provides fulfilling personal growth to many modern seekers of martial arts programs all while maintaining the air of tradition, respect and sanctity which once characterized the true martial arts.

The facility in Irvine also hosts a selection of other martial arts including Aiki-jutsu, Jujitsu/Judo, Tai Chi and kickboxing. Details, class schedule and specials for all classes can be found through the associated links on the menu to the left.

Aspects of Kuk Sool Kwan

Weapon Training
Weapon Attack, Defense, and Submissions Sticks, Staff, Fan, Sword, Cane, Rope, Spear, Sickles, Nunchaku, Throwing Weapons, Archery and more

Joint Locks and Manipulation
300+ Joint Locking Techniques & Submissions Weapon Joint Locks Arresting Techniques

Kicking Training
Fast and High Kicks Combination Kicking Jump Kicking Iron Shin Training Breaking

Ground Fighting
Attack and Defense from Mount, Guard and Side Techniques From Seated Positions Avoidance of Groundfighting

Hand Striking
Boxing Clawing, Elbow and Wrist Strikes Iron Hand Training Internal Striking Trapping and Counters Breaking

Body Conditioning and Stretching
Cardiovascular Conditioning Aerobic and Anaerobic conditioning Speed and Agility Training Strength and Endurance Training Tendon and Ligament strengthening Iron Body Resilience Training Flexibility Training

Healing and Nutrition
Diet Balancing Stress Regulation Acupressure Acupuncture Massage

Meditation and Qigong
Energy Breathing Stillness Meditation Concentration Training Ki Development Awareness Training

Pressure Point Striking
Knowledge of Vulnerable Points Combination Striking Techniques for Exposing Points

Throwing and Grappling
Judo Style Throws Joint Lock Throws Counterbalance Throws Counters to Throws

Traditional Royal Court forms
Military Forms of the Korean Palace Guard Dance Forms of the Royal Court Traditional Folk Forms

Animal Styles
Additional Training and Technique Sets Based on: Tiger Praying Mantis Crane Bear Snake

Tumbling and Breakfalls
Floor gymnastics from beginning to advanced: Safety Rolls Backfalls Dive Rolls Cartwheels Backhandsprings Flips Tumbling Passes