Authentic KUK SOOL HAPKIDO Korean Martial Arts Lessons

About

Welcome to Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido, in Irvine.

Ancient Arts in Irvine teaches a system of martial arts that is in use by the Korean Special Forces, and is taught to Secret Service and bodyguard personnel around the world. It was brought to the US in 1982 by Huh Mon Gil, the man who designed the special forces program in South Korea which they use to this very day. He also served as instructor to the presidential bodyguards - an important position considering the constant enmity with North Korea.

This is a single art called Kuk Sool that dates back to royal times, which teaches:

kickboxing - "kyuk tu ki"
grappling - "jo ru ki"
joint locks - "hap ki"
blade fighting - "kum ki"
stick fighting - "jun bong ki"
archery - "gung sool"
meditation - "kigong"
philosophy - "yea eue"
healing arts - "yak bub"


Both acupuncture treatment and private lessons are available. Call for appointment and pricing.

About the instructor:

Master Mike Dunchok is a 6th dan in Kuk Sool Kwan, and 6th dan in Korea Hapkido Federation hapkido. He is a licensed acupuncturist, graduating as valedictorian in his medical school. Master Dunchok teaches martial arts as a complete way of life and way of self development. In support of that, he possesses the following degrees/certifications:

6th dan Kuk Sool Kwan
6th dan Korea Hapkido Federation
SCUHS-Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, summa cum laude, valedictorian
UCI-Bachelor of Arts in Classics, summa cum laude
UCI-Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, summa cum laude, distinguished graduating scholar
HSU-Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts
CA Licensed Acupuncturist
NFPT Certified Personal Trainer
Phi Beta Kappa Member


The school is located at

17955 Sky Park Circle, Ste G
Irvine, CA 92614
on the corner of Red Hill and Main Street near the Atomic Ballroom.