Why choose Choi Kwang do?
We are not just any Martial Art!!!! We don't just punch and kick!!!
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Choi Kwang Do (The Art of Grandmaster Choi) is a dynamic, innovative approach to martial arts training that is now recognised as the fastest growing martial art in the world. Founded by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi 9th Degree Black Belt, Choi Kwang Do is the culmination of Grandmaster Choi's more than 50 years of training and teaching the martial art. Choi Kwang Do is based on TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS philosophy that emphasises the idea of personal and social development being paramount, rather than sports competition. The development of good manners, courtesy, self-discipline, self-confidence and good social adjustment can be considered primary objectives of this art, along with self defence.
What makes Choi Kwang do different?
Many of the traditional martial arts movements are difficult to learn and unrealistic in actual self defence, even though they look very impressive. There can also be long term negative effects to the body of the practitioner. Grandmaster Choi therefore consulted with American scientists and experts in bio mechanics, kinestheology, psychology and psychoneuroimmunology in order to validate his theories and concepts. Thus enabling him to develop a system of self-defence which allows its practitioners to deliver more powerful and effective punches, kicks and strikes, while reducing the risk of stressful hyper-extension injuries.
Choi Kwang Do movements are EASY TO LEARN and are VERY EFFECTIVE. From your very first lesson your techniques are STREET ORIENTATED and more importantly, SAFE. At our Academy you will learn everything you need to know to keep you and your family safe, but also become more fit & healthy.
Grand Master Choi has been entered into the combat hall of fame for his innovative Martial Art and Choi Kwang do has been recognised by TKD & Korean Martial Art magazine and Combat Magazine as being the most effective self defence in the world. Choi Kwang do is taught to Army, and Police officers across the world.
Although the content of Choi classes will vary, they are structured to provide a great cardio vascular workout . A sample class structure is shown below which gives a flavour of what you can expect. It does not represent the full Choi syllabus or the full variety of training exercises.
| Warm up | Gentle stretching and warm up exercises designed to get you ready to begin training |
| Technique learning and development | Developing the ability to carry out the individual building blocks of the art e.g. blocks, punches and kicks. |
| ‘Patterns’ of Choi techniques | Specific sequences of Choi techniques that naturally flow together but are importantly also effective combinations for self-defence. Patterns increase the student’s cardiovascular and respiratory capacity. |
| Defence exercises | Working with partners, students develop the ability to react effectively to different self defence situations. Close quarter defence drills. |
| Shield practice | A short and intensive exercise where the student delivers a string of full power techniques against a thick padded shield. Tremendous fun and a great anaerobic workout for the body. |
| Stretching / cool down | Taking the student through the transition from exercise to a state of rest. Stretching when the body is fully warm maximises flexibility, and the cool down minimises the likelihood of subsequent muscle soreness. |
