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Kuk Sool Won of Central London is a martial arts school located in the heart of London, offering a comprehensive and structured study of traditional Korean martial arts. With a rich history and a systematic approach, Kuk Sool Won aims to explore and preserve all aspects of the martial arts tradition.
The school's curriculum covers a wide range of disciplines in the Asian fighting arts, including body conditioning techniques, mental development, and traditional weapons training. Students are provided with a well-rounded training experience that encompasses both physical and mental aspects of martial arts.
Body conditioning is an integral part of Kuk Sool Won, with classes focusing on overall stretching, flexibility training, cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning, and strengthening of ligaments, tendons, and bones. Hand techniques taught at the school include closed and open hand striking methods, such as palm strikes, fist strikes, wrist strikes, finger strikes, and specialised hand training techniques. Pressure point striking, striking with the arm and shoulder, as well as blocking and parrying techniques are also taught.
In addition to hand techniques, Kuk Sool Won of Central London provides extensive training in leg techniques, including fundamental kicks, spinning kicks, jumping kicks, combination kicks, double leg kicks, speciality kicking, and pressure point kicking.
Joint-locking techniques, restraining methods, joint breaking techniques, combination joint locking, control and redirection techniques, arresting and pain-compliance techniques, and grappling defence are all part of the school's curriculum. Falling techniques, acrobatics for defence and offence, body throws, projection throws, leg throws, pressure point grappling, wrestling techniques, and ground fighting techniques are also covered.
Students at Kuk Sool Won of Central London have the opportunity to train with traditional Korean weapons, including swords, staffs, jointed staffs (flails), spears, canes, ropes, fans, and bows & arrows.
The school also offers training in martial art healing methods, such as acupressure, acupuncture, internal energy systems, and herbal medicine. These techniques complement the physical training and promote overall well-being.
At the helm of Kuk Sool Won of Central London is Master Nick Reeve, a highly experienced and dedicated instructor with over 30 years of training. As the school owner and head instructor, Master Nick Reeve's passion for Kuk Sool Won is evident in his teaching style. He strives to inspire students with his enthusiasm and dedication.
Having joined Kuk Sool Won as a shy 12-year-old, Master Nick Reeve experienced the transformative power of martial arts, gaining confidence and excelling despite his diminutive height. Over the years, he progressed through the belts, earning his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1994.
Master Nick Reeve's expertise lies in kicking, forms, weapons, and acrobatics. He has competed in numerous British and European WKSA tournaments, earning many medals, including a gold in forms in Korea in 2005. He was also the first person in the UK to be awarded the under black belt grand champion title.
Aside from training and competing, Kuk Sool Won has provided Master Nick Reeve with the opportunity to travel the world and meet incredible individuals who share his passion for martial arts.
Kuk Sool Won of Central London offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals of all ages and abilities to learn and excel in traditional Korean martial arts. Whether seeking personal development, self-defence skills, physical fitness, or a journey of self-discovery, students at the school are welcomed into a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters growth and achievement.