Here are the important Dates for the rest of the semster:

+ Tuesday, Nov 20 we will have no class (Tuesday before Thanksgiving)

+ There will be No Class during Thanksgiving Break (That includes the Thursday and Sunday of Break)

+ Sunday Dec 2, Advanced Class will be open to everyone and the during the beginner Class time I will be teaching Ssang Jool Bong Set #2

+ Tues Dec 4 will be testing and Thursday Dec 6 will be Make-Up testing / regular class & Promotions Ceremony

+ The last practice of this semester will be Sunday Dec 9 (the Sunday before finals) and I will probably teach you a little of your new belt material

Please note theses dates as the Semester is winding down. Time Management will be key to balancing your school and social life. Make sure to make time to exercise by coming to Kuk Sool.

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- Brand New Videos from the Demo at the recent California tournament.

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- Video on how to do a front Handspring. The first difficult acrobatic move in Kuk Sool.

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- Two Videos. Two Masters Harmon. Same Technique Set. Different Days.

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- Believe it or not. Small things can help you win at sparring and this is how.

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- Purdue KSW just got hand wraps for our Kickboxing, Pad-Striking Workout and this is how we wrap.

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- Arguably the best Kuk Sool School in the U.S.

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- Preview of what is coming up in the coming weeks on this blog. Keep reading and spread the word.

Video: Kuk Sool Sparring Set - Gun Dae Ryun

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Video: Kuk Sool Won at West Point Military Academy

- Just released Fresh on YouTube this week. Kuk Sa Nim, Master Sims, and Sa bum Nim Tim Challans make appearances.

How to Increase Your Flexibility

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Form Practice: The Purdue KSW Way

- Great way to practice your forms to focus on getting better.

Video: Kuk Sool Sa Bum Nim Kickin’ It

- If you think you are good at Kuk Sool you may want to watch this video. Prepare to be Humbled.

The Best Kuk Sool Websites on the Internet

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Mr. James Kim of Mooto is allowing us to purchase some Ssang Jool Bong aka Nunchaku from him. All you have to do is call him and say you are from Purdue Kuk Sool Won and you would like to buy the Nunchaku everyone else is buying. Call his toll free number first, If that doesn’t work call his cell, but do not call his cell when it is not during business hours. p.s. I believe he is in California so e aware of Time Zone related Issues.

This is what you are buying: Ssang Jool Bong

toll free: 877-666-8662

cell: 213-448-6147

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Old School Kuk Sool Demo

Thanks to Kwan Jang Nim Gene Gause for putting this video on the web. The end of the video has a long Demonstration by Kuk Sa Nim himself. Quite a sight to see.

What is the name of your Kuk Sool Rank?

Ever wondered what you rank is called in Korean and Kuk Sool? Here is a list of all the rank names from White Belt and Up.

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If you ever have the urge to get these kicks I may be able to forgive you:

But if you ever bought any of this I may not be able to take you seriously:

Here are the two links to get your Ssang Jool Bong. I highly recommend you order 2 because I would like to teach single first and double by the end of the semester. The first link is for regular Grey and the second link is for Black. I don’t care what color you buy, the Black ones are more expensive.

* Important

When ordering the Grey Ssang Jool Bong make sure you specify you want the Large - 27cm in length, with the Black ones it only comes in 27cm length

* I have disabled these links due to shipping problems, I am looking into it - Max JKN

Grey Ssang Jool Bong - $5.5

Black Ssang Jool bong - $7.78

- Remember, I recommend ordering 2 so you have them when I teach double