Summary:
Moo Duk Kwan is the name of the organization which teaches practitioners comprehensive techniques of the Korean martial art named soo bahk do. It was founded by Grandmaster Hwang Kee in 1945 under the influence of ancient Korean fighting techniques. As a worldwide organization, Moo Duk Kwan sets out to maintain a high quality of martial art education and the mental development of its practitioners. Today, numerous schools certified by the international organization teach the discipline. This martial art technique split into two groups, one including soo bahk do, formerly, and some still referred to as tang soo do, while the other branch, Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo, merged with eight other Kwans and formed taekwondo.
One of the burning questions answered in this martial arts book...
What are the ten beliefs of this discipline?
Beyond this book, keep an eye out for my future release on Moo Duk Kwan itself, where I delve deeper into its history, origins and folklore. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified when it is published.
Which martial arts are in the "way of the 69 Fists"
Way of the 69 Fists is not at all dissimilar from a quick reference martial arts encyclopedia. At least, this is how it was intended when written. Inside its pages, you will find sixty-nine different martial art disciplines. I summarize their history and origins, their standing today, with an additional glance at interesting folklore and effects on popular culture. The following martial arts are covered:Aikido, Bokator, Boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Bushido, Capoeira, Chess boxing, Chuck Norris System (Chun Kuk Do), Close quarters combat, Defendu, Eskrima, Fencing, Filipino martial arts, Grappling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Han mu do, Hand-to-hand combat, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Hybrid, Jeet kune do, Jieishudan, Judo, Jujutsu, Kajukenbo, Kapu kuialua, Karate, Kempo, Kendo, Kickboxing, Kino mutai, Krabi krabong, Krav maga, Kuk Sool Won, Kuk Sul Do®️, Kung fu, Kyokushin, Mixed martial arts, Moo Duk Kwan, Moo Yea-Do, Mounted combat, Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Pankration, Sambo, Sanda, Sanshou, Savate, Self-defense, Shootfighting, Shooto, Silat, Stick fighting, Submission wrestling, Sumo, Sword fighting, Systema, Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Tai chi, Tang soo do, Thaing, Tricking, Vale tudo, Wing chun, Wrestling, Wushu, Wu Shu Kwan, Xtreme Martial Arts.