Cha Yon Ryu ("Natural Way") is an eclectic, fairly new martial art founded
in 1968 by Kim Soo of Houston, Texas, who remains Director of the system. Tae
Kwon Do contributes kicking techniques, strong stances and direct, linear strikes
and blocks, as does Shotokan Karate. With the study of movements from Okinawa
te (Okinawa), the Cha Yon Ryu practitioner starts to add techniques with some
angularity to his/her repertoire, and eventually progresses to the fluid, circular
movements of Ch'uan Fa Kung Fu. Hapkido is the martial art from which are drawn
defenses against chokes, grabs and armed attacks, as well as various throwing
and falling techniques.
Students strive to fulfill The Dojang Hun (Training Hall Oath): Seek perfection
of character, Live the way of truth, Endeavor, Be faithful, Respect your seniors,
and Refrain from violent behavior.
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