Chun Kuk Do is a Korean-based, American

United States

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 hybrid martial art style. Founded in 1990 by Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...

, CKD evolved from Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do

Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art promoted by Hwang Kee that has roots in various martial arts, including taekkyeon and Subak.-Etymology:...

 and combines elements from several different fighting styles.

After using a number of names including American Tang Soo Do, Chuck Norris Karate System, and the Chuck Norris System, the current name was adopted in 1990. "Chun Kuk Do" is Korean

Korean language

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 and is loosely translated as "The Universal Way."

The art evolved from Chuck Norris' original training in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, a Korean style known primarily for its kicking techniques.