Tae Soo Do
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, 2012Founder Hwang Kee named his son, H.C. Hwang, as his successor in a sealed document that was opened by the U.S. Board Chairperson and other officials upon his passing. The U.S. Federation Board of Directors and leaders of other authorized Moo Duk Kwan organizations around the world honored the Founder's directive and H.C. Hwang assumed leadership of his martial art system wordlwide. He formed the World Moo Duk Kwan organization to unify Moo Duk Kwan practitioners around the world and continue pursuit of the...
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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, 2012Tang Soo Do was the name Hwang Kee adopted for the martial art system that he taught in his Moo Duk Kwan schools circa 1947.
read moreHwang 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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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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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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