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Master Bikram S.Thapa 5th Degree Black belt (USA) General secretary & chairman technical committee

choi Kwang do Federation of India (CFI) Office: Sco 193,2nd floor, sector 16, Panchkula,Haryana, India Ph: 0172 5057789, 9417063789 website:www.choikwangdoindia.com, E-mail: ckdindia@gmail.com

CHOI KWANG DO MARTIAL ART TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

GENERAL

Choi Kwang Do is a unique martial art developed by Grand Master Kwang Jo Choi to promote optimum health, fitness and self- defense. It is the most effective martial art system in the world based on modern scientific principles from human anatomy, physiology, psychology, kinesiology, neurophysiology and biomechanics. It is a system to imbibe mental discipline where in we scientifically train our bodies and mind to react coherently to various hostile situations. Choi Kwang Do is meant for an average individual who wants to learn real life practical self-defense skills and achieve a greater level of health and well-being. This system is being taught here by Master Bikram S. Thapa along with his proficient team of Instructors. Master Bikram S. Thapa is a 5th Degree Black Belt USA, who has been teaching this art for the last more than 20 years. Our school is affiliated to Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International (USA).

WHAT IS CHOI KWANG DO?

Choi Kwang Do is a system, which trains people regardless of age, physical limitations to achieve Increased mobility, better physical and mental health with greater level of dignity and pride. All the Choi Kwang Do’s techniques are based on biomechanical principles i.e. sudden, jerky movements are not used thus a practitioner not only produces maximum force and promote good health, but also decreases the chance of injury to his body. System’s integrated movements even allow elder people to adapt at reasonably faster pace. Their joint muscles strength, mobility level, joints range of motion, endurance and fitness can be gradually improved. Choi Kwang Do is an unarmed Combat System of Self – Defense utilizing our body as a human weapon. To achieve this Choi Kwang Do (CKD) follows the following basic techniques: - •	All CKD techniques use sequential movements which means that energy transfers Naturally from one body segment to the next. •	CKD Dynamic Stances primarily provide mobility and stability to the body. •	CKD Blocks employ sequential motions and are designed for practicality and health. •	CKD Hand Techniques utilize sequential motion, the reverse wheel and axle principle, Stretch reflex and the principle of plyometrics and push off the powerful leg muscles to           Maximize force. •	CKD patterns are the backbone of the system and they are unique in the world of martial Art and fitness programs. Our techniques are like alphabets, i.e.: combination of techniques Form words and words form patterns

CHOI KWANG DO MARTIAL ART TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

Patterns are taught for three primary reasons: - 1. To develop self- Defense skills 2. To increase aerobic and/ or anaerobic capacities 3. To attain a greater level of health and fitness. •	Speed Drills are  designed  to  develop  self-  defense  skills  with  different  opponen Different environments. •	Target Training  is  essential  for  developing  and  concentrating  strength,  power Anaerobic capacity for self- defense. •	Close Range Defense technique is used when punches, strikes and kicks have fail Stop an opponent and we are grabbed.

BENEFITS

Optimum Health and Longevity: CKD will not only add years onto your life, but also life onto Your years. This system is designed to enhance health, prevent diseases and stimulate positive changes in the body and brain.

Fall in Non Essential Stress Level: Essential stress is an elixir to life. It can be managed with Regular Low Moderate intensity exercise training. CKD’s flexibility training and patterns are low intensity based on each individual’s physical condition and designed to promote good health.

Regular, Low Moderate Intensity Choi Kwang Do Training can: •	Improve muscle, tendon and ligament strength. •	 Improve flexibility. •	 Raise endurance and energy levels. •	 Increase Self- Confidence and Self- Esteem. •	 Improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels. •	 Improve Weight Control and Fat Loss. •	 Improve hand to eye coordination and neuromuscular coordination. •	 Improve stress management. •	 Improve bone density and strength. •	 Improve memory and productivity. •	 Deepen level of sleep. •	 Improve Joint mobility and strength. •	 Reduce anxiety and depression. •	 Improve mental  sharpness,  concentration  and  produce  a  more  comfortable  and      relaxed mental and emotional state. •	Strengthen the immune system. •	 Improve heart and lung functions. •	 Improve composition of blood lipids. •	Produces a more comfortable and relaxed mental/ emotional state. •	 Increase longevity. •	 Is a cure for stress, obesity and hypertension •	Prevent Neurodegenerative disease. •	Increase basal metabolic rate.

Prevent adult diseases such as •	arthritis diabetes, cancer, Hypotension, depression and cardiovascular diseases

Resistance Training: By incorporating resistance training into CKD we enhance muscle strength and muscle endurance so that we can improve force production abilities and promote healthy bones and joints. CONCLUSION:

The aim of Choi Kwang Do is well explained in the Adult Pledge as under: - My pledge To set positive goals and strive to achieve them To apply self-discipline to further my personal development To stand for justice and honor my word To promote friendly relationships among all the people To use what I learn in a constructive manner

Children promise To always do my best and never give up To obey my parents and teachers To tell the truth and honor my word To always be polite To never misuse whatever I learn in class

At Choi Kwang Do individuals may train at any age and enjoy the benefits of fitness and longevity. Levels of intensity, frequency and duration are all systematically developed for wellness.

This system will help the practitioner/ trainees to become mentally and physically more balanced. They will be more alert and quick to react in various provocative situations in a positive but firm manner, which is more so expected from police officer/ personnel as a public servant. In our institutes we have students learning CKD consisting of children, ladies and elderly persons in the age group of 3 years to 68 years.