Introduction to Oom Yung Doe
Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to improve your mind, body, and spirit through Oom Yung Doe training. You have discovered a powerful method of self-development, and if you commit to practicing diligently you will quickly realize the time-tested benefits of traditional martial arts practice.
The Oom Yung Doe lineage is approximately 1500 to 2000 years old. Throughout history, martial arts masters have dedicated their lives to developing proper techniques, and a broad range of incredible skills and abilities. This knowledge has been carefully passed down from generation to generation and was brought to the United States by the 8th Generation Grandmaster of the Oom Yung Doe – Grandmaster Iron Kim. The Oom Yung Doe line encompasses eight complete martial arts.
- Tai Chi Chung
- Goong Bu (Kung Fu)
- Bagwa Chung
- Ai Ki Do / Hap Ki Do
- Udo (Jiu Jitsu)
- Kom Do (Samurai Sword)
- Kong Su (Tae Kwon Do)
- Ship Pal Gae (18 Weapons)
8 Martial Arts Taught as One for Balanced Development
Each of the eight martial arts helps you develop different mental and physical abilities. While it may seem daunting at first, practicing all eight martial arts together as one is a quick, safe, and effective way to develop.
By practicing forms and movements from the eight complete styles, your practice is balanced. In much the same way as a balanced diet is essential for good nutrition, training in Oom Yung Doe is a powerful method for harmonizing your mind and body. Regardless of your age, body type, or current health, you will quickly improve.
Each of the eight martial arts, and the initial focus for each, is described below. By practicing eight martial arts, students balance their condition and gain broad-based skills quickly and safely.
Kyong Gong Sul Bope Explanation
One of many personal achievements of Grandmaster Iron Kim is the Kyong Gong Sul Bope (flying side kick). Pictured above, Grandmaster jumps from the top of a building – a corner of the roof is visible in the photo.
Not all martial arts movements are the same. Kyong Gong Sul Bope is different than a jump side kick. One can see the strength in the hands, feet, neck – the entire body. Once achieved, this strength sustains one’s mental and physical health and well-being and benefits one’s daily life, family, and friends.
Each photo of Grandmaster Iron Kim shows tremendous internal strength and willpower. Each photo is also a guide and a challenge for students. When students correctly execute a movement, they take a step closer to reaching their goals. Grandmaster Iron Kim has said, “the photographs are not for my benefit. They are for your benefit to develop yourself. Through correct movement, you can improve your mental and physical strength. Once people have reached mental and physical improvement, no one can take that away from them.”
Over the centuries, few have reached the level of knowledge of Grandmaster Iron Kim. Knowledge is important, but most important are the great number of people around the world that have benefited from Oom Yung Doe practice.
We would like to recognize and thank Grandmaster Iron Kim for bringing the Oom Yung line of traditional martial arts to the U.S. and sharing his knowledge for the benefit of instructors and students around the country.
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