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What is
Ko Am Mu-Do?

Ko Am Mu-Do is a modern
Korean Martial Art which has taken 2000 years to evolve.
It is a combination of several traditional Martial Arts
such as Tae Kwon Do , Hapki Do, Jiu Jitsu and weapon
techniques. It incorporates both mental and physical
aspects, it teaches meditation, proper breathing,
kicking and punching. It utilizes joint locking,
pressure point strikes, rolling and grappling techniques
and the use of weapons.
Ko is the mental aspect of the art. It means Heaven
or Sky and refers to a person's personal dreams,
visions, and goals. It develops a students discipline,
respect and patience. It encourages goal setting and
allows a student to develop his own philosophy. More
knowledge leads to higher goals. This relates to martial
arts goals and your goals in life as well. Ko is
represented by a circle and the color red, a symbol of
positive energy.
Am means “rock mountain” or “earth” in Korean. This is
symbolic is many ways. It is the persistence, strength,
patience, and energy of the art. The student is
determined to achieve his or her goals. Hard work,
failing, and trying again is part of the plan. Through
training and discipline they know they will reach their
goals. As you need ambition, persistence, and
determination to climb a mountain, so too to move
through the ranks of white to black belts. As climbing
one mountain leads to another, so does one belt level
lead to another. As you gain experience from climbing a
mountain, both good and bad, you gain experience from Ko
Am Mu-Do. Nothing happens until you actually do
something. This becomes the action philosophy of the
martial arts. This action leads to more knowledge. As
you gain more experience and knowledge, your goals get
higher. This relates to your goals in life as well. The
good experiences might be performing a good technique or
form, or winning at sparring or at a competition. The
bad experience might be an injury or an embarrassing
moment. In any event you will gain experience and
therefore be a better, stronger person. Respect the
mountain, have patience and use your concentration and
focus. This is how to climb the mountain and learn Ko Am
Mu-Do as well.
Mu means Martial Art. It is the strength or power
and the physical aspect of the art. You will develop
accuracy, balance and coordination. You will increase
your power and develop a good foundation to build upon
with solid techniques. The experiences will lead to an
increase in courage, self-confidence and self-esteem.
The Mu is represented by a sphere and the color blue.
Do means "The Way" in Korean. It is the essence of
the art. It is the philosophical way. It manifests after
thorough training in the martial arts. The student
practices, theorizes, and practices again. After much
practice the student finds his own answers. The Do is
the spirit with which the martial art student undertakes
his journey. It becomes his or her way of life. It is
represented by the triangle.
Studying Ko Am Mu-Do will give you many benefits. You
will achieve mental benefits. You will learn discipline,
respect, gain patience, confidence and self-esteem. You
will earn to set and then reach your goals. The physical
benefits are no less important. You will increase focus,
concentration, balance and body coordination. You will
kick, punch, and block with more power and strength. You
will be more flexible (mentally and physically) and less
prone to injury. Finally, with bhe benefits and
experiences you will develop a philosophy and way of
life. Your mental outlook as well as your body will
improve. You will look and feel healthier. These are the
benefits and goals of Ko Am Mu-Do.
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