Gongkwon Yusul

Gongkwon Yusul ( 공권 유술 ) is a modern Korean martial arts and is translated as " empty ( unarmed ) fist and gentle art ". Gongkwon Yusul was founded in 1996 by Kang Jun and has its roots in Hapkido, Judo, Ju-Jitsu and Ryo Hakko Kyutooki. The system covers all aspects of unarmed combat ( Distance, contact, and ground fighting ), combining several individual techniques to an organic- dynamic, flexible and holistic Selbstverteidungssystem.

Gongkwon Yusul remembered by his open and holistic system of modern western full-contact competitive sports such as mixed martial arts, but is based on a traditional philosophy with ethical principles, uniforms, terminology, and a rank structure.

Dissemination

In South Korea, especially in the Seoul region, already existed shortly after its founding in 1996, several Dojangs. Outside of South Korea Gongkwon Yusul is relatively unknown. However, there are some training facilities located outside of the Asian region. The first was founded in 2006 in Brazil. There followed further in Australia (Melbourne 2007, Launceston 2008, Gold Coast 2008, Brisbane 2009), Spain (2009) and Germany (2010).

Techniques

Gongkwon Yusul has a wide range of techniques that can be divided into as follows.

  • Attack techniques ( Takyeokgi ) In principle, all parts of the body are exploited to attack. This means both punches and kicks, elbow and knee joints in different variations.
  • Throws and takedowns ( Maechigi ) Different throwing techniques are used to bring the opponent to the ground. However, it can also be used Fegetechniken or handles. Be learned these techniques from the state, in sparring or from a kneeling position.
  • Grappling techniques while standing ( Sulgi ) The Grappling techniques are very diverse. Are used lever at all practicable joints such as the wrist, finger, shoulder, elbow, ankle, or knee. Also in different muscles or neck lever can be attached. Chokes can also be used when Gongkwon Ysul.
  • Grappling techniques in ground fighting The ground combat is given special importance to Gongkwon Yusul, he makes about 25 % of the overall system. It may be the same grappling techniques as applied in standing, to punch and kick techniques and knee joints.
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  • Sparring ( Daeyrunbon ) The sparring can take place in different variants, this. Both as prescribed technology school or as free sparring Four variants are distinguished: Free sparring without takedowns
  • Free sparring with takedowns ( no punches to the head)
  • Ground combat (only without or with limited use of shots)
  • Full Contact ( with head protection)
  • Forms ( Poomsae ) Forms are available in the higher Dan ranks. Aiming at developing the correct Gongkwon Yusul techniques as well as the concentration. They include attack techniques as well as grappling techniques.
  • Arms In higher Dan grades both traditional and non-traditional weapons training.

Rank system

The rank system illustrated here refers to the system of student grades in Germany. With a regular practice, at least 3 - 4 times a week, a check to the next higher belt color after about three months is possible. For the 1st Dan a training period of at least six months is specified.

Terms

In training and competition Korean terminologies are used primarily. Many of these are in line with terms of Taekwondo. An overview can be found here: Taekwondo terms.

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