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Chun Kuk Do 
Chuck Norris, Founder of Chun Kuk DoAlso known as CKD Focus Hybrid Country of origin 
USACreator Chuck Norris Famous practitioners Chuck Norris, Bob Wall, Howard Jackson (deceased), Chip Wright, Aaron Norris, Roger Yuan Parenthood Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Judo, Muay Thai, Shotokan[1] Official website Official Site for Chun Kuk Do Chun Kuk Do (CKD) is a Korean-based, American hybrid martial art style. Founded in 1990 by Chuck Norris, CKD evolved from Tang Soo Do and combines elements from several different fighting styles.[2]
After using a number of names including American Tang Soo Do, Chuck Norris Karate System, and the Chuck Norris System, the current name was adopted in 1990. "Chun Kuk Do" is Korean and is loosely translated as "The Universal Way."
The art evolved from Chuck Norris' original training in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, a Korean style known primarily for its kicking techniques.[3] Norris would train in various other styles under some of the most respected instructors in the United States. These instructors included Shotokan Karate masters Tsutomu Ohshima and Hidetaka Nishiyama, Shitō-ryū Karate instructor Fumio Demura, American Kenpo Karate founder Ed Parker, Judo expert Gene LeBell, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legends the Machado family.
Each summer the United Fighting Arts Federation (UFAF) holds a training conference and the Chun Kuk Do world championship tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.[4]
Contents
Belt rank system
Chun Kuk Do Belts White 
Yellow 
Purple 
Orange 
Blue 
Green 
Red 
Black
(10 degrees)
White
Gold
Purple
Orange
Blue
Green
Red
Red/Black
1st Black
Uniforms
Forms
Like most traditional martial arts, Chun Kuk Do includes the practice of forms (or kata). The majority of the system’s forms are taken from Tang Soo Do, but also includes two organization forms, and one weapons form.
- Giecho Hyung Il Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Giecho Hyung Il Bu Sang Gup (Not required for black belt testing also not practiced in some schools)
- Giecho Hyung Yi Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Giecho Hyung Yi Bu Sang Gup
- Giecho Hyung Sahm Bu (Not required for black belt testing)
- Pyong An Cho Dan
- Pyong An Yi Dan
- Pyong An Sahm Dan (Not required for black belt testing also not practiced in some schools)
- Pyong An Sa Dan
- Pyong An Oh Dan
- Bassai
- UFAF Form 1
- UFAF Form 2 (Required for 2nd degree black belt testing)
- Kong Sang Koon (Required for 3rd degree black belt testing)
- Chun Kuk Do Standardized Bo Form (Required for 3rd degree black belt testing)
Schools
As of 2010, The United Fighting Arts Federation had more than 5,000 members and 3,000 black belts world-wide.[5]
There are about 90 member schools in the USA, Mexico, Norway, and Paraguay. Growth is currently taking place in South America and Europe, and the list of countries where CKD is represented is expected to grow significantly in the near future. The UFAF also has individual members around the world in the military or residing in other countries, including South Korea.
References
- ^ Norris, Chuck. Against All Odds. Broadman & Holman Publishers Nashville, Tennessee. 2004. p. 144. ISBN 080543161-6
- ^ Brackett, Charmain Z. "Student seeks highest level in martial arts." The Augusta Chronicle. February 26, 2006. | Weblink: http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/02/26/aik_59536.shtml | Access date: 12 January 2011.
- ^ Barker, Christopher. "Hiram martial arts group excels in tournament." The Times-Georgian. September 16, 2010. | Weblink: http://times-georgian.com/view/full_story/9543895/article-Hiram-martial-arts-group-excels-in-tournament?instance=west_ga_news | Access date: 11 January 2011.
- ^ Jeffrey, Douglas. "Wright Finally KOed - By Chuck Norris - At UFAF Convention." Black Belt Magazine. December 1993. P. 20.
- ^ Rimington, Dana. "72-year-old can Chun Kuk Do / Layton senior's focus turns from fancy writing to fancy footwork." Standard-Examiner. Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 9:23pm. | Weblink: http://www.standard.net/topics/sports/2010/08/28/72-year-old-can-chun-kuk-do-layton-seniors-focus-turns-fancy-writing-fancy- | Access date 11 January 2011.
External links
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- Combat sports
- North American martial arts
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