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Beginner martial arts class in Gongkwon Yusul

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

Korean martial arts dynamic movement training

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Is Hapkido Truly Korean?

Is Hapkido Truly Korean? Several years ago, during a Gongkwon Yusul open seminar in Arkhangelsk, Russia, I was asked a question that has stayed with…

gongkwonyusul2026-04-16

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Martial Arts Is a Profession, Not a Sacrifice

How Martial Artists See Martial Artists “Master Kang, are you trying to make money from martial arts?” From time to time, I hear this question—usually…

gongkwonyusul2026-04-15