Soo Bahk Do in a nutshell

Soo Bahk Do is a martial art of which roots dig deep in Korean Culture and traditions: moral principals such as the respect of Life (“hwal” in Korean), and of the necessary equilibrium between Man and Nature hold here a role of the first order. Are also considered as fundamental Solidarity between people and group-unity. Finally, high esteem is granted to the relation between those who teach and pass on knowledge, and those who listen, receive and study.

Even though certain Soo Bahk Do moves go back a few centuries, if not more (cf. Koguryo Dynasty tomb paintings), its’ modern form was born in 1945; Korea was relishing its’ newly found Freedom when Grandmaster Hwang Kee founded the School of Moo Duk Kwan in Seoul.

From the Sixties onwards, certain expatriated students contribute to making Soo Bahk Do known worldwide: today, its’ presence is accounted in over 30 Countries. In France, its’ import was due to Brothers Choï Eui-Jeong and Choï Eui-Sun.


Choï Eui-Sun Sa Bom Nim