Kang Jun’s Column - Gongkwon Yusul Journal

Intercept technique in Gongkwon Yusul system

A 7th-Dan Hapkido Master Wanted a 7th Dan in Gongkwon Yusul

What Is a Black Belt Really Worth? The Crisis Facing Korean Martial Arts Why Martial Arts Rank, Black Belt Standards, and Instructor Integrity Still Matter…

gongkwonyusul2026-08-12

Women training Gongkwon Yusul martial arts

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How Gongkwon Yusul Built 30 Years of Korean Martial Arts History

The Secret Behind Won Grandma Bossam and the Future of Korean Martial Arts The original Won Grandma Bossam restaurant is located just a five-minute walk…

gongkwonyusul2026-07-30

Global martial arts training Gongkwon Yusul system

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The Eggs That Saved My Father’s Life

The Wisdom That Saved My Father's Life A Korean Story About Compassion, Hope, and the Difference Between Knowledge and Wisdom There are moments in life…

gongkwonyusul2026-07-21

Korean MMA style Gongkwon Yusul training

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The 10 Differences Between a Gongkwon Yusul Master and a Beginner

The 10 Differences Between a Martial Arts Master and a Beginner One day, Park Ji-woong, a First Dan student training at the Gongkwon Yusul Headquarters,…

gongkwonyusul2026-07-15

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Traditional Martial Arts vs. Modern Self-Defense: Why Both Matter

Traditional Martial Arts vs. Practical Self-Defense Why Both Have Their Own Value Over the years, I have had the privilege of meeting many respected masters…

gongkwonyusul2026-06-29

Beginner martial arts class in Gongkwon Yusul

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The Most Suspicious Man at the Gongkwon Yusul Seminar

The Most Suspicious Man at the Gongkwon Yusul Seminar The first day of the Gongkwon Yusul Seminar in Ohio had just begun. And I immediately…

gongkwonyusul2026-06-17

Effective self defense technique in Gongkwon Yusul

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Is Hapkido Korean? Hapkido vs Aikido Truth

Is Hapkido (合氣道) Korean? Do you know Mao Zedong? Mao Zedong is a politician who established the People’s Republic of China, the first chairman of…

gongkwonyusul2026-05-04

Flow training method in Gongkwon Yusul system

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Master vs Teacher: The Truth Most People Miss

Master vs Disciple: The Real Difference in Martial Arts The difference between master and disciple is often misunderstood in martial arts philosophy and dojang leadership.Many…

gongkwonyusul2026-04-28

Black belt level training in Gongkwon Yusul

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Founderless Founder Arts: A Structural Problem in Korean Martial Arts

Founder-Created Martial Arts Without Founders in Korea Across the world, new martial arts are created and disappear every single day.The development and announcement of new…

gongkwonyusul2026-04-27

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Why Timing Matters More Than Strength

In martial arts, many people believe that power decides everything. They train harder, hit stronger, and move faster. Strength becomes the goal, and speed becomes…

gongkwonyusul2026-04-23