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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 All black belts for all styles welcome. Weapons training in Bo, Nunchuck and Kali Stick.
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.
Kali Stick Combat
Nunchucks
Bo
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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.
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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