Soo Bahk Do

What is Moo Duk Kwan

Moo Duk Kwan, or “school of martial virtue” is the style of martial arts that Peak Martial Arts practices. It forms the bases for the core values which we teach. 

What is Soo Bahk Do

Soo Bahk Do, which roughly means the way of the hand and foot, is the oldest forms of martial arts in Korean culture. The art takes influences from Okinawan Karate and Northern and Southern styles of Kung Fu. Soo Bahk Do, as we know it today, was founded in 1945 by Kwang Jang Nim Hwang Kee and is currently lead by his son Kwan Jang Nim Hyun Chul Hwang. Through it’s use of natural movements, contractions and expansions, and emphasis on hip movement Soo Bahk Do is one of the most effect martial arts.

Five Moo Do Values

History | Yeok Sa

Tradition | Jon Tong

Philosophy | Chul Hak

Discipline/Respect | Neh Khang Weh Yu

Technique | Ki Sool

Eight Key Concepts

Ten Articles of Faith

1. Be loyal to your country
2. Be obedient to your parents
3. Be loving between husband and wife
4. Be cooperative between brothers and sisters
5. Be respectful to your elders
6. Be faithful between teacher and student
7. Be faithful between friends
8. Face Combat only in justice with honor
9. Never retreat in battle
10. Always finish what you start

Moo Duk Kwan Traditional Belts