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| Yong Muki Black Belt Weapons - Open to all black belts from any martial arts style
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Yong Muki is a system of progressive weapons training created by David Vernon and is open to any black belt from any style of martial art. Although the system in itself is unique, the martial art techniques contained within it borrows heavily from many different martial arts including Karate, Hapkido, Judo, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Samurai, Ninja, Arnis, and even street self defence.
Yong Muki is an exciting combination of strong traditional martial art fundamentals with a mix of modern flair. Each technique is performed with speed and precision. All in all, Yong Muki is a practical and spectacular form of weapons self defence training.
Nunchaku
Kali Sticks
Bo Yong Muki is not based on any one particular martial art. My personal training background includes most of the above listed but on the whole most of my training has been in Taekwondo. Taekwondo was born out of Korea, so just to give the Yong Muki a place of residence so to speak, I have based the Young Muki philosophy on the Korean dragon mythology. In the Korean language, Yong translates as Dragon and Muki as Weapons. Belt System
White
Yellow Orange
Blue
Green
Red
Purple
Brown
Cho Dan Bo
Black
Yong Muki gradings are held once every three months. Students must score a minimum of 7/10 in each of the three disciplines - Bo, Nunchaku and Kali Sticks to progress through to the next belt level. The grading from Brown Belt to Cho Dan Bo is a revision of each pattern learned so far. The grading from Cho Dan Bo to Black Belt is also a revision of previous patterns, plus new self made patterns for each discipline.
Yong Muki participants are awarded stripes, just as Taekwondo members are. Members will be eligible for stripes once they have completed the minimum required attendances. White, silver and gold stripes will be awarded for the three disciplines – Bo, Nunchucks and Kali Sticks. Only members who collect all their stripes will be eligible to grade.
Yong Muki Pattern Directions
Bo Patterns
Nunchaku Patterns
Weapons for Sale
Yong Muki provides all weapons for training at the dojang but you may also purchase new weapons to practice at home. Of course we trust that they will be used at home as they are at training, responsibly! Please note that when transporting weapons from place to place they need to be covered, as in a bo case for your bo or nunchuk's in your bag and never have the weapon with you in the front seat of your car, always place them in the boot if possible. Bo
Red Oak Tapered Layered & Tapered Burnt Rattan Bo Case 1.5m $32 1.5m $44 1.5m $36 1.8m $32 1.8m $34 1.8m $52 1.8m $40 (will carry multiple weapons)
Nunchucks
Rubber $40 Wooden $40
Kali Sticks
$38pr
Korean Dragon Mythology (sourced from Wikipedia) Whereas most dragons in European mythology are generally related to the elements of fire and destruction, dragons in Korean mythology are mostly viewed as benevolent beings related to water and agriculture, often considered bringers of rain and clouds. Hence, many Korean dragons are said to have resided in rivers, lakes, oceans, or even deep ponds within mountains. Chinese dragons have five claws, Japanese dragons have three claws and Korean dragons have four. The symbol of the dragon has been used extensively, both in Korean mythology and ancient Korean art. Ancient texts sometimes mention sentient speaking dragons, capable of understanding such complex emotions such as devotion, kindness, and gratitude. One particular Korean legend speaks of the great King Munmu, who on his deathbed wished to become a "Dragon of the East Sea in order to protect Korea". The Korean dragon was said to have certain specific traits, generally like the Chinese dragon, but it developed a longer beard. It is in many ways very similar in appearance to dragons of Chinese and Japanese mythology. Very occasionally a dragon may be depicted as carrying a dragon orb known as the Yuh-Yi-Joo in one or more of its claws. Modeled after the mythical Cintamani jewel or pearl, it was said that whoever could wield the Yuh-Yi-Joo was blessed with the abilities of omnipotence and creation at will, and that only four-toed dragons (who had thumbs with which to hold the orbs) were both wise and powerful enough to wield these orbs, as opposed to the lesser, three-toed dragons. As with China, the number nine is significant and auspicious in Korea, and dragons were said to have 81 (9x9) scales on their backs, representing yang essence. Korean myths say that to become a dragon, an Imoogi (type of sea serpent) must survive a thousand years until a pearl drops from the sky. If the Imoogi catches the pearl in its mouth it will become a dragon; but if fails, it must wait for another thousand years. |
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