Kyuk Too Ki

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Hola a todos,

ME preguntaba si alguíen practica el estilo Coreano "Kyuk Too Ki " en España?

Gracias

Kyuk too ki, however, presents an altogether different case. Founded in relatively recent times, this modern amalgam combines modified taekwondo-style kicks with the low leg attacks that have come to be associated with muay Thai kickboxing. Also included are the four boxing punches (jab, cross, hook and uppercut), taekwondo hand strikes such as the ridge hand and spinning back fist, and Thai-style elbow smashes and knee thrusts. It makes for a very effective hybrid art, one that probably functions equally well in the ring and on the street.

Kyuk too ki training focuses on drills in which the basic strikes and blocks are perfected, modernized forms which include low kicks and elbow and knee strikes, and some of the most realistic self-defense routines directed against a knife-wielding attacker that Westerners have ever seen. Most begin with a block, followed by a few strikes to soften up the attacker, then a throw to the ground and a finishing blow. It makes for a very impressive art with none of the negative connotations of boxing or kickboxing. It's an art that has to be seen to be believed.

Kyuk Too Ki

On a bright, clear day in Pyongyang, Koryo (modern day North Korea) the procession slowly, silently enters the ring. In the lead is the Buddhist priest. With his long, white robes slightly dragging in the sand and dirt of the competition grounds, he circles, reciting a traditional prayer. After one complete circle he turns and bows to the senior member of the local Hyang-Ak band signaling the end of his ritual. The bare-chested fighters wait at the entrance to the ring as the band enters, enthusiastically breaking into the song they composed especially for this year's tournament. They are dressed in their finest costumes, bedecked with brightly colored red, blue, and yellow ribbons. The fast-paced, rhythmic beat of the Changgo begins to affect the crowd. The collective heartbeat of the attendees increases in anticipation of the ensuing bouts, each hoping that the representative of their local do-jang will emerge the winner.

Finally the fighters enter the ring. Each has at least attained the title of instructor in his respective school. Years of training has led up to this day - both physical and mental. The physical conditioning required to compete in this tournament was demanding enough, but each of them knows that at this level of martial arts mastery, they are, in all likelihood, physically equal in ability. Rules are few: no eye-gouging or biting. Serious physical injury and even death are possible. Comparable strength and skill are a given, style, whether Tae Kyon, Soo Bahk Ki, Kwon Bup, or Kung Fu, will not be a sufficient discriminator; having cultivated the warrior spirit is a must to even step into the ring. The eventual winner will take his place among previous champions not because of any of these but because of his superior courage and mental endurance. The year is 1696. This is not sport, this is KYUK TOO KI.

We now move forward 300 years. The location is Denver, Colorado. There is no Korean priest but there is the traditional Korean band. The warrior class is gone, but the fighters have trained as thoroughly. Styles now include, but are not limited to, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, and Hap Ki Do in addition to Kung Fu. A few rules have been added to remove the threat of fatal injury. One thing hasn't changed at all though - strength and skill are still not enough, superior courage, mental endurance, and the warrior spirit incarnate determines the winner.

Today Kyuk Too Ki is an invitational tournament open to fighters at the Instructor level and above. Bodily protection is limited to a mouthpiece and groin cup. No other padding is permitted. Rules are few. Hand and elbow strikes, as well as hand fakes to the face and neck are not allowed. No contact is allowed to the groin, knee, or back of the head. Kicks to the inner or outer thigh and sweeps to the lower leg are allowed. A fighter may grab his opponent to execute kicks, knee attacks, or sweeps.

Like American Martial Arts tournaments, the fighters are awarded points during Kyuk Too Ki matches. Points are scored by: 1) a punch, elbow strike, knee attack, or kick to the side or front of the torso making solid contact; 2) an effective punch or kick to the body causing a knockdown; 3) a face kick; or 4) a clean takedown with a sweep or throwing technique. Unlike many American tournaments, a match is not stopped when a fighter earns a certain number of points.

A match is decided by knockout, points, or a decision of the judges. Each match consists of three two minute rounds. If a knockout has not occurred and the scorecards are tied at the end of the three rounds, the fight continues into additional rounds. This occurred during the Heavyweight Championship match at the 1994 World Kyuk Too Ki Tournament. The fight, featuring Kung Fu and Enshin Karate stylists, was a draw at the end of three rounds. A fourth and deciding round was fought with the Enshin stylist, Alan Ng, emerging victorious. This was a true test of the fighters' mettle. While physical strength and stamina certainly played a part, superior mental endurance and the warrior spirit won the Heavyweight Championship.

Kyuk Too Ki differs from many modern, American tournaments. It does not includes forms competition, so the audience isn't treated to forms performed to music. There are no multi-colored belts or flamboyant Martial Arts uniforms. This is traditional Martial Arts at its best.

Three hundred years have passed. A traditional Korean band still enthusiastically enters the ring. The fighters selected for this year's tournament follow. A record crowd jumps to its feet, cheering in anticipation of the action about to begin. The fighters are introduced. As they are introduced, they bow to Grandmaster Jung and to the crowd. One by one they leave the ring, leaving behind the first two competitors. The referee steps forward, the fighters bow to Grandmaster, then to each other. A hand is raised and the words "Shi Jok" are heard. So begins Kyuk Too Ki, 1996.



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Aqui dejo unos videos

Es mas bien Tae Kyon, Soo Bahk Ki, Kwon Bup, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, y Hap Ki Do con adicion de Kung Fu.





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