Seon-Kwan-Moo
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Seon-Kwan-Moo is the name of a Korea
n "Seon (Zen
)", Buddhist cultivation method for enlightenment, employing a martial arts
training regimen and meditation
s.
, the art of Seon-Gwan-Moo (also Sun-Kwan-Moo, Korean: 선관무; 禪觀武) was almost lost. In the years following the war, Yang-Ik (양익 대선사; 兩翼大禪師) reassembled the remains of an old Vajrayana tradition - Keum–Kang-Yeong-Kwan (금강영관; 金剛靈觀) and developed its current style.
In the 1960s, Yang-Ik began to teach at the Bom-Oh (also Pomo,Korean – 범어사) Temple, the Korean equivalent of the famous Shaolin Temple of Chinese martial arts
. One of his most outstanding disciples, Won-Uk Seunim (원욱스님) continue teaching his master's art by the name Seon-Gwan-Moo (or Sunkwanmoo), and a couple of other prominent monks (such as Jeok-Un Seunim) teach other forms of the original art, as well. Kim Ji-Woong (김지웅) is the head of the Sun-Kwan-Moo Headquarters in Seoul, and Kim Yeon-Sam (김연삼) is the head of the Seong-Nam branch in South Korea
,outside Korea the only club currently operating is situated in Israel
.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n "Seon (Zen
Zen
Zen is a school of Mahāyāna Buddhism founded by the Buddhist monk Bodhidharma. The word Zen is from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chán , which in turn is derived from the Sanskrit word dhyāna, which can be approximately translated as "meditation" or "meditative state."Zen...
)", Buddhist cultivation method for enlightenment, employing a martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
training regimen and meditation
Meditation
Meditation is any form of a family of practices in which practitioners train their minds or self-induce a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit....
s.
Modern history
By the end of World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the art of Seon-Gwan-Moo (also Sun-Kwan-Moo, Korean: 선관무; 禪觀武) was almost lost. In the years following the war, Yang-Ik (양익 대선사; 兩翼大禪師) reassembled the remains of an old Vajrayana tradition - Keum–Kang-Yeong-Kwan (금강영관; 金剛靈觀) and developed its current style.
In the 1960s, Yang-Ik began to teach at the Bom-Oh (also Pomo,Korean – 범어사) Temple, the Korean equivalent of the famous Shaolin Temple of Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
. One of his most outstanding disciples, Won-Uk Seunim (원욱스님) continue teaching his master's art by the name Seon-Gwan-Moo (or Sunkwanmoo), and a couple of other prominent monks (such as Jeok-Un Seunim) teach other forms of the original art, as well. Kim Ji-Woong (김지웅) is the head of the Sun-Kwan-Moo Headquarters in Seoul, and Kim Yeon-Sam (김연삼) is the head of the Seong-Nam branch in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
,outside Korea the only club currently operating is situated in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
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Basic training categories
- Yu-Yong-Gong (유연공; 柔軟功) - unique warm-up exercises that employ stimulation of certain pressure points to enhance health.
- Oh-Chei-Yu-Pop (오체유법; 五體柔法) - stretching exercise for the flexibility of the entire body, that is suited for martial artists.
- Ki-Gong (기공; 氣功)– special exercise which aims to promote a better flow of energy in the 8 extraordinary vessels major ChiQiIn traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
reservoirs according to Chinese medicine) and corrects spinal misalignments. - Haeng-Kwan (행관; 行觀) – slow and dynamic power movement forms.
- Bo-Pop (보법; 步法)– the art of foot work and maneuvering.
- Su-Pop (수법; 手法)– includes all hand block and attack techniques.
- Kak-Pop (각법; 脚法)– includes all foot and leg blocks, kickKickIn combat sports and hand-to-hand combat, a kick is a physical strike using the foot, leg, or knee . This type of attack is used frequently, especially in stand-up fighting...
s, jumps, and sweep-downs. - Nak-Pop (낙법; 落法) – the art of falling and rolling.
- Sang-Gong (상공; 相攻)– mutual blocks and attacks
- Jwa-Kwan (좌관; 坐觀)– sitting meditation
- Tea Ceremony
- Tol-Palki (돌밟기)– practicing the spirit of 'no-mind' while jumping between rocks in the mountains (which is a part of meditative outdoor training while trekking and mountain hiking)