The Martial Art of Moo Duk Kwan is relatively modern. However its roots can be traced back to the period of three kingdoms. The Koquryo was founded in 37 B.C. in Northern Korea, the Sicca Dynasty founded in 57 B.C., and Paekche was founded in 18 B.C.
Moo Duk Kwan is a composite style, 60% Soo Bahk - first developed during the Silla Dynasty 618 - 935 A.D. and emphasising kicking techniques. The other 40% involves hard and soft hand movements which were passed on from Chinese styles. The certified Silla Kingdom was overthrown by a warlord, Wang Kun, and a new kingdom formed called ‘Koryo’ lasted about 475 to 500 years.
In 1392 A.D. the new kingdom, Yi Dynasty, succeeded and lasted about 500 years. About a thousand year period elapsed where the general public and the military found this Art to be very popular. In those days it was called Soo Bahk, Tang Soo etc. Moo Duk Kwan is both a hard and soft style, deriving its hardness in part from Soo Bahk and its soft flowing movements from the southern Chinese Tang systems.
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