Kuk Sool Won Black Belt Demo practice

Posted by on Jun 06, 2010

I’ve had the most amazing weekend and have so much to write about its difficult to find where to start, but here goes.

Following Wednesday’s testing for Jyo Kyo Nim (1st degree black belt) I went up to Kings Lynn with Helen to practice for Saturday evenings Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition. It was the first time I was to wear my new Generals Uniform, and I have to be honest, I was more than a little bit nervous.  However, I needn’t have been, as soon as I saw my fellow students, instructors and friends, all my nerves want away and were quickly replaced by excitement, pride, and happiness.

After a while the demo team were called to the arena floor to be introduced to their respective instructors, who would be arranging our section of the Demo. SBN Chris French took us through our routine, Ki Cho Hyung (form) and 4 Joo Muhk Maga Ki Bohn Soo (techniques).

I was a long day, and I was really surprised just how hot you get wearing the Generals’ uniform, I was dripping by the end of the day and looking forward to a shower. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining, I loved every bit. I’m so pleased that I decided to take part (thank you Helen) as it was something I’d never be able to experience again.

Here are loads of pictures just from Fridays demo practice, If there are any you’d like copies of just ask.


Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Me, Jyo Kyo Nim Andy, looking more than a little bit nervous

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

JKN Andy, SBN Dave (our instructor), JKN Laura, and JKN Laura

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Getting ready for the demo practice

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Grandmaster and president In Huk Sah

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Splitting up into our respective teams for the demo

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

SBN Chris French preparing us for what’s to come

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

First run through, even lining up isn’t a simple as it looks. (I’m still smiling)

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Practicing our entrance

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Don’t we look smart in our Generals uniform

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

In front stance ready to start Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Some of the other teams practicing

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Getting the stances just right for Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

JKN Laura, me and JKN Laura ready for Ki Cho Hyung

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Practicing the four Joo Muhk Maga Ki Bohn Soo techniques

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Practicing the four Joo Muhk Maga Ki Bohn Soo techniques

Jyo Kyo Nim - Kuk Sool Won Masters Exhibition 2010

Practicing over and going over the details, tomorrow is our big day.

More to come . . . .