| Kuk Sool Won: the body | Ahn Sohn Mohk = inside wrist joint
Bahl = foot
Bahl Deung = foot top (instep)
Bahl Mohk = foot joint (ankle)
Moo Reup = knee
Bahl Koom Chee = heel
Sohn = hand
Sohn Mohk = wrist
Dah Ree = leg
Uh Kae = shoulder
Pahl Kum Chi = elbow |
The school, at Great Cornard Sports Centre, is the idea of Dr Karen Smith and fitness instructor Lynn Whiting, both from Bury St Edmunds.
 | | Kick-a-thon event for St Nicholas Hospice |
They are black-belts in Kuk Sool Won, a traditional Korean martial art practised by over two million people worldwide. What is Kuk Sool Won? Kuk Sool is a dynamic art that helps individuals to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. It comprises a number of disciplines, including sparring, kicking, hand-striking, weapons training with swords and staffs, meditation and flexibility and places a heavy emphasis on self defence. The instructors
 | | Lynn Whiting and Dr Karen Smith |
The tutors have more than fifteen years martial arts experience between them and Lynn was formerly a black-belt Karate instructor before taking up Kuk Sool. Karen and Lynn, who studied under Bury-based teacher Richard Jones, won their first European titles in sparring at Norwich in June last year. In September 2004 Lynn won the 40+ black-belt Grand Champion title at the Spanish Championships in Barcelona and in November Karen won seven medals at the British Championships in Birmingham. This year Karen has won the Ladies black-belt Grand Champion title in Spain and Lynn has collected three further medals. Both performed well at the European Championships with an additional eight medals between them.
 | | At kick-a-thon event for St Nicholas Hospice |
Karen is planning to travel to Korea to compete at the World Championships and both hope to compete in the USA next year. The school Open to adults and children from six-years-old, classes will be held on Monday evenings between 7pm and 9pm, with the first visit free. Karen, founder of the school, says: "Our aim is to empower individuals to engage in sport and personal development through education in the martial arts." Anyone interested in joining one of the Sudbury classes can telephone 07751 932 408, check the website at www.kuksool.co.uk or just drop in for a chat. Classes commence on Monday 31st October 2005 with lots of tricks, treats and prizes to be won! | 
