Kuk Sool Won of Fort Myers

Korean martial arts. although its origins may be traced back to antiquity, the present
Kuk Sool system was formally devised only recently. Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh, spent more than 48 years in single-
minded practice and research in order to learn, complete, com-
pile, master and organize the more than 3600 techniques that
comprise Kuk Sool. He founded the Kuk Sool Won (Korean National Martial Arts
Association) in 1961 and brought it to the United States in 1974. The World Kuk Sool Association, now headquartered in Tomball,
Texas has grown to include more than 900 member schools in Asia,
Europe and the Americas, and continues to increase in strength
and numbers daily. Philosophically, Kuk Sool stresses humility, self-discipline, loyalty,
self-control and respect for others. Meditation, special breathing, acupressure and acupuncture tech-
niques are employed in conjunction with physical training to improve
and maintain health, to develop internal power and to retard the
aging process. Kuk Sool is unsurpassed for defense: it combines kicking,
punching, throwing, falling, choking, joint-locking and a myriad
of weapons techniques into a beautiful and dynamic "hard-soft"
style emphasizing speed and fluidity. Together these three aspects
of Kuk Sool provide the means for attaining a long and healthful
life. Kuk Sool can benefit women, men and children ages 6-60. Through regular practice, Kuk Sool training will develop strength,
quickness, balance, timing, flexibility and coordination. At the
same time, powers of concentration, self-discipline and self-
control will significantly improve. Consistent practice will enhance circulation and digestion,
reduce back and joint problems, aid in weight loss and help to
develop and maintain a youthful appearance. Kuk sool self-defense
training offers the benefit that could prove life-saving at some
unexpected moment in the future. At Kuk Sool Won of Fort Myers, all instruction is given by highly
qualified Master Instructor Frank Garza, on an individual basis. Garza began Kuk Sool training in 1972, and was fortunate
to travel to Kuk Sool seminars across the country and to the
headquarters to train directly under Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh. During training, the utmost care is taken to assure the safety
and progress of each student. Each person is allowed to progress
at his/her own pace, according to their abilities, and encouraged
to come at least twice a week.