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Student Manual Berkshire CKD STUDENT MANUAL INTRODUCTION It brings me great pleasure to welcome you to Berkshire CKD and the Choi Kwang Do family. If you have never practiced a martial art before then a lot of things that you see and encounter may seem a little strange at first but it will all eventually become normal. A martial arts journey is often a long one and you will find it a much easier and enjoyable one if you tackle it with enthusiasm, patience, perseverance and a healthy dose of humour. Sometimes though, this is still not enough. This student manual is designed for those times. It shows you how to get the best out of your classes, guides you through the basic concepts of Choi Kwang Do and its history, class protocols, school rules and programs and answers many more questions. We urge you to read it all to fully help your introduction to Berkshire CKD. At Berkshire CKD we are always looking to improve the service we provide; if you find any errors or lack of clarity in this manual we would greatly appreciate any feedback. I hope you find this guide useful and enjoy your training as much as I have over the years. Pil Seung and good luck on your journey! Simon O’Brien 3rd Dan Chief Instructor and Examiner Berkshire CKD STUDENT PLEDGE & PRINCIPLES The pledge and principles act as guidelines for all Choi Kwang Do students on how they should behave, both inside and outside the dojang. We recite them at the beginning of each class to remind ourselves of these core values. The Pledge - To set positive goals and strive to achieve them. - To apply self discipline to further my personal development. - To stand for justice and honour my word. - To promote friendly relationships amongst all people. - To use what I learn in class in a constructive manner. Principles of Choi Kwang Do Humiltiy: - Respect to instructors and fellow students - Bowing correctly (during class and when entering and leaving the Dojang) Integrity: - Being honest with your instructors - Practising your techniques at home - Acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses in training Gentleness: - Learning control of your abilities - Being mindful of others in class Perseverance: - Regular attendance at class - 100% effort at all times - Actively seeking to improve techniques e.g. by asking instructors to help Self-control: - Concentration (focus, standing still, not talking) - Behaviour during drills and breaks (making the most of class time) - Adherence to protocols (read and understand the manual and terminology) Unbreakable spirit: - Clapping at the end of drills - Strong/loud ki-haps - Move quickly to line up at all times OVERVIEW OF HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL CONCEPTS Cultural & historical foundations of Choi Kwang Do Choi Kwang Do is of Korean origin and derives many of its traditions, customs and terminology from Korea’s own heritage. Many of these traditions and customs are based on the wisdom of oriental philosophers such as Lao Tzu, Bhudda and Confucius. Aspects such as bowing, demonstration of respect for seniors and elders; loyalty to one’s family, group or country; emphasis on patience, self-discipline, courtesy and humility are all examples of traditional oriental philosophy. These customs, dating back many thousands of years, were originally designed to promote harmony, justice and social order. Interestingly enough, it is these same ancient customs that form the modern basis for promoting a safer and more productive learning environment for Choi Kwang Do training. Another important historical influence on Choi Kwang Do’s philosophy is the idea of Musado, or “Way of the warrior spirit”. This philosophy, emphasising bravery in battle and a “never give up” attitude, was based upon the heroic deeds of an ancient Korean military group called the Hwarang Do (literally, flower or youth of manhood). This elite group comparable to today’s Special Forces were known for their harsh, self-imposed training, which included not only early forms of martial arts traing, but also mountain climbing and swimming rivers during the cold of winter. Through such arduous mental and physical training, the Hwarang Do warriors were able to unite the three warring kingdoms of Korea for the first time in its history. Similar to the chivalry practiced by England’s Knights of the Round Table, the Hwarang Do had a strict code of honour, which has evolved to this day to become the tenets (now principles) of Choi Kwang Do. These principles, or aims to achieve, are fundamental to the development of mental strength, which is just as important for today’s “warriors”, or martial artists, as it was for their ancient predecessors. A more recent example of Choi Kwang Do’s military heritage is its motto: Pil Seung (meaning “Certain Victory”). This is a term widely used as a salute by Korea’s famous ROK army. Pil Seung emphasised that no defeat is permanent or all-encompassing and that with a positive mental attitude and perseverance, any goal can be achieved. Choi Kwang Do (the art of Grandmaster Kwang Choi) is a dynamic, innovative approach to martial arts training that is now recognised as the fastest growing martial art in the world. Founded by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi, 9th degree black belt, Choi Kwang Do is the culmination of more than 50 years of Grandmaster Choi’s training and teaching in the martial arts. Choi Kwang Do is based on traditional martial arts philosophy that emphasises the ideal of personal and social development being paramount, rather than sports competition. The development of good manners, courtesy, self discipline, self confidence and good social adjustments can be considered primary objectives of this art, along with self defence. The techniques and concepts of this art can be considered very non traditional. Principals of modern science derived from psychology, kinesciology and biomechanics form the basis of Choi Kwang Do. Conventional martial arts methodology is more often based on impractical techniques or sports competition. Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi & the evolution of Choi Kwang Do Born March 2nd, 1942 in Tae Gu City, South Korea, Kwang Jo Choi began his formal training in the martial arts aged 12 under Master Instructor Dong Ju Li. Driven by the need to survive in the war torn streets of South Korea and an innate desire for perfection, Kwang Jo Choi soon became one of Master Li’s star pupils. After his tenure in the South Korean army, Kwang Jo Choi began his study of Tae Kwon Do under its founder, General Choi Hong Hi. Through Kwang Jo Choi’s talent and dedicated training, he was awarded the prestigious title of Chief Instructor under General Choi International Tae Kwon Do Federation before he was 25 years old. In addition to teaching self-defence to the South Korean Army and National Police, Kwang Jo Choi was personally selected by General Choi to serve as an elite member of a group of experts chosen to spread Tae Kwon Do throughout the world. Through his mission, Kwang Jo Choi became one of Tae Kwon Do’s most prominent ambassadors and was directly responsible for its spread throughout Southeast Asia, Austrailia, New Zealand, Canada and eventually the United States. Motivated by his continuing dedication to the advancement of the martial arts and his desire for self- improvement, Grandmaster Choi searched for ways to improve his techniques and teaching methods of his predecessors. It was during his first years in Hong Kong, where he settled many years ago, that Grandmaster Choi began consolidating his revolutionary martial arts theories and concepts. For some time, Grandmaster Choi had felt many of the traditional techniques were too stylised and rigid for practical self-defence. He discovered that many of the same techniques could actually harm the body and, over the long term, be detrimental to one’s health and longevity. Grandmaster Choi also saw too much importance being placed on sports competition with the winning of trophies taking precedence over the ideals of personal and human development. Based on these observations, coupled with years of research and practical experience, Grandmaster Choi pioneered one of the most revolutionary creations in recent martial arts history; the introduction of an entirely new martial arts form – Choi Kwang Do. Named after its founder, Choi Kwang Do was originally introduced on March 2nd, 1987. Grandmaster Choi has since founded his own world organisation, Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International, and spends his time teaching, training instructors and giving seminars at his many branches throughout the world. BASIC ORIENTATION Beginning classes New students without prior experience will start at white belt. Each new student will be given individualised (where possible) instruction by an assistant or chief instructor in the early stages of training. We appreciate each student learns at a different rate, and where necessary, extra time will be allocated to accommodate that need. Please feel free to consult an instructor if further help or advice is required. Attendance Consistent attendance is required in order to learn and develop skills properly. Light training and stretching may be performed on a daily basis. However, it is a good idea to allow a day of rest in-between classes so your body can recuperate fully. If, for whatever reason, you can’t attend classes, it is considered good etiquette to let your instructor know in advance that you will be absent or late. Dress code Students are required to wear the regulation Choi Kwang Do uniform (dobok) during classes or at official event, such as demonstrations, seminars or promotional exams. The official Choi Kwang Do school crest is to be worn on the student’s left side over the heart, and the “Pil Seung” patch on the right side.
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