Moo Duk Kwan HQ

About Moo Duk Kwan HQ

Unlike many modernized martial art systems in America, the Moo Duk Kwan® organization was founded in Yang Son Ku South, Korea in 1945. Moo Duk Kwan® certified instructors and schools teach the traditional Korean Soo Bahk Do® martial art system as interpreted by the Founder Hwang Kee. His proprietary martial art system is a composite of movements and self-defense techniques and strategies that draws heavily on the ancient documented Korean martial art of “Soo Bahk” or “Soo Bahk Hi” as interpreted by Hwang Kee plus northern and southern Chinese influences. The resulting system has linear, hard movements plus softer, circular flowing movements and techniques, so it has something that practitioners of every age and every level of physical ability can enjoy and benefit from. Soo Bahk Do® can empower a student to very effectively protect themselves from bullying and other violent behavior by aggressors, so every student is also taught values, etiquette and philosophy to balance the powerful new self-defense skills they are learning. Five of those key values include History, Tradition, Philosophy, Discipline/Respect, and Technique. Students gain deep new insights into how important it is to integrate these values in our everyday life and society. Since 1945 Hwang Kee’s Moo Duk Kwan® has continuously instructed and monitored the instructors and school owners whom he has certified to teach his martial art system in order to insure the accurate transmission of the essence from instructor to student.

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TOTS/Tiny Tots

At Moo Duk Kwan, great effort is put into the beginning karate classes for children. The training they receive in the first few months is the most important part of their training. Without a good foundation a student cannot succeed. TOTS/Tiny-tots instructors are highly trained in connecting with a student. When a child likes the instructor, they do better in class. This sets up a great beginning for a life-time of learning, not just in Martial arts, but for all areas of life. Tiny Tots Class program is specially designed for children 3-4 years old. It introduces students to martial arts with age appropriate lessons. This program is designed to teach your child how to focus, listen and follow directions, how to be respectful, have good manners and a positive attitude, all in a structured setting. We also teach them to develop their balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and agility. Children are introduced to the fundamentals of martial arts training consisting of blocking, punching, kicking, and coordination of movements. Tots class for ages 5-6 is similar to tiny tots except that it is geared to ages 5-6 who have more maturity and are better able to follow instructions.

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Children’s Class

Children’s beginner karate class in Millburn NJ, is designed for kids aged 7 and up. The class focus is on introducing students to the martial arts with age appropriate lessons. In each class your child will learn how to focus, how to listen and follow directions, how to be respectful, how to have good manners and a positive attitude. This is in addition to self-defense all in a structured setting. Students also learn to develop their balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and agility. As a beginner, children receive three private lessons before going into regular class. They are introduced to the fundamentals of martial arts training consisting of blocking, punching and kicking so that when they are in class they have the best experience. While in class, students learn the correct way to punch, kick and self-defend against an attack. Students learn a series of combinations and moves that should they need to defend themselves, they have the skills and mindset to overcome a bad situation.

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Adult Class

Life accelerates with each year. As kids we feel invincible. As young adults we start devoting more time to school and careers. Followed by raising a family and even more commitments. Before we know it, we are feeling old and tired. An afternoon on the couch starts to sound good. Now is the time to get back the energy level you once had. You’ll feel a boundless inner-strength…strength that you might not have seen in yourself, right now. Starting in Moo Duk Kwan may sound a bit intimidating. If you feel you’re not ready, come in and see how easy it is to get started.

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