Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 2
1950-1959
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 2 (1950’s) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 1
1914-1949
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 1 (1914-1949) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 6
1990-2002
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 6 (1990’s) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 5
1980-1989
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 5 (1980’s) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 4
1970-1979
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 4 (1970’s) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 3
1960-1969
Kee Hwang, Moo Duk Kwan® Founder, Part 3 (1960’s) in a series of timelines about his life and the history of his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school.
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The Fire
By Phil Duncan
What is it about a fire that draws us to it almost instinctively? We may not even be cold, yet we can’t resist “backing up” to a nice warm fire. Is it just coincidence that we are so predictable when we are near one or could it be that we have an inborn sense that draws us to it? It seems that almost everyone is attracted to and responds the same way to a well tended and controlled fire. Perhaps this offers a unique insight into one aspect of our art
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Welcome
Founder Hwang Kee’s Moo Duk Kwan martial art school had its humble beginnings in Seoul Korea in 1945.
Since those early days, his martial art system and his Moo Do philosophy have grown in popularity to a worldwide phenomenon today.
This website is dedicated to connecting visitors with the authoritative history of the Moo Duk Kwan martial art school from its inception to its present day popularity.
We trust you will find your visit educational and enjoyable.
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1914-1944 Photos
Last UpdatedTuesday, April 3, 2018Reading Time: 1 minuteBefore the Moo Duk Kwan… Home » 1914-1944 Photos » 1914-1944...
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Philosophy
The Moo Do Chul Hahk provides deep insights into the unique life journey of the Moo Duk Kwan Founder.
World Moo Duk Kwan
Last UpdatedMonday, October 15, 2012Reading Time: 1 minuteFounder Hwang Kee named his son, H.C. Hwang, as his successor in a sealed...
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Hwang Kee
The Moo Duk Kwan® Martial Art School Founder
From humble beginnings in Japanese occupied Korea, Hwang Kee founded his Moo Duk Kwan® martial art organization (military, virtue, institute) in Yong San Ku (Seoul), Korea on November 9, 1945 where he began teaching his unique martial art system.
He soon became one of the most widely renowned and respected martial artists in Korea.
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Tang Soo Do
Last UpdatedMonday, October 15, 2012Reading Time: 1 minuteTang Soo Do was the name Hwang Kee adopted for the martial art system that he...
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Hwang Kee’s Martial Art System
In the early days of operating his Moo Duk Kwan training hall, he referred to his unique martial art system taught in his school as “Tang Soo Do.”
Over time Hwang Kee strengthened his resolve that his unique martial art system would be highly representative of Korea’s culture and history and he also adopted the name “Soo Bahk Do” for his martial art system and incorporated new content to support his goals.
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The Moo Duk Kwan® Martial Art Organization
Founded by Hwang Kee in 1945
In his training hall, Hwang Kee taught students his unique Moo Do philosophy and martial art system.
Founder Hwang Kee named his training hall (Dojang) or school “Moo Duk Kwan®” which translates as “military,” virtue,” institute.”
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Trademarks
Hwang Kee’s Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school’s public identity and reputation are highly regarded by many practitioners worldwide.
Photo Albums
Photo albums are being compiled and organized covering each decade of Founder Hwang Kee’s Moo Duk Kwan® martial art school and its rich history.
If you are a Moo Duk Kwan® alumni, you are invited to submit links to articles, photos and other historical relevant documentation.
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