Chun Kuk Do.

[arnisador]

I was unaware that Chuck Norris had founded his own art, Chun Kuk Do, some years ago. Apparently it combines elements of Tang Soo Do (principally), Japanese karate, judo, and BJJ among others. There was an article on Mr. Norris in the current (April) Black Belt that mentioned it.

The name of Chun Kuk Do identifies the unified set of philosophies, principles, and techniques that Mr. Chuck Norris has molded into the greatest, most complete martial arts system in the world today.

[donald]

Yes I believe the system was born with the U.F.F.A.? It seems that Mr.Norris is still very much into broadening his martial arts horizons!!! I read a very interesting interview of his wife. Regarding their relationship, and his life. If your interested it is in a magazine called "Connections". Please e-mail me, and I can see what I can do.
Salute in Christ,
Donald

[arnisador]

I was mostly surprised to learn that he had his own art--I had thought he still was a Tang Soo Do proponent. I wonder how much it differs from Tang Soo Do?

[donald]

Arnisador,
There is an article about this very subject. In the newest issue of Blackbelt magazine. Also a couple articles pertaining to kenpo, and "reality based" systems...
Salute in Christ,
Donald

it is my understanding that chuck norris built the foundation of his system on tang soo do, but he incorporates many other styles such as judo, aikido, and grapling to give it diversity.

this man has dedicated his life to improving the quality of martial arts for all. he is truly a person who deserves everything he has worked so hard for.

There are soooo many new systems popping up all over the world, guy's who created the "complete" system. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just that some of these guy's you never hear of show up as Grand Masters. I would tend to believe in a guy like Chuck Norris alot more, he put in his time and earned the respect of the martial arts world. I say two thumbs up for Chun Kuk Do.

Originally posted by Kroy
There are soooo many new systems popping up all over the world, guy's who created the "complete" system. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just that some of these guy's you never hear of show up as Grand Masters. I would tend to believe in a guy like Chuck Norris alot more, he put in his time and earned the respect of the martial arts world. I say two thumbs up for Chun Kuk Do.

I agree.

[Zepp]

Just curious: Does anybody know what Chun Kuk Do means? Does it translate to something in Korean?

[bdparsons]

that Chun Kuk Do has a rough translation of "Universal Way" or some such. Mr. Norris' organization is the United Fighting Arts Federation... UFAF

Respects,
Bill Parsons

Chuck Norris definitely deserves the credit and respect he has. not too many people can say they did it the old fashioned way.

I am a member of this orginization and have taught this style for the past 6 years. If you would like some more info their website is www.ufaf.org

[Zepp]

Originally Posted by blackbeltx2

I am a member of this orginization and have taught this style for the past 6 years. If you would like some more info their website is www.ufaf.org

Welcome to MartialTalk. Hope to see you around the forums some.

[MichiganTKD]

Originally Posted by arnisador

I was mostly surprised to learn that he had his own art--I had thought he still was a Tang Soo Do proponent. I wonder how much it differs from Tang Soo Do?

I'm surprised too. I didn't think he was that smart (I'm just kidding!) I do, however, tend to look at phrases like "Greatest, Most Complete System Ever Devised" as hype designed to sell magazines.

[shane23ss]

Originally Posted by Shinzu

Chuck Norris definitely deserves the credit and respect he has. not too many people can say they did it the old fashioned way.

I agree with this statement. It's my understanding that Chun Kuk Do is based on Tang Soo Do with elements of other systems. I believe most of the elements come from TSD and BJJ.

[FearlessFreep]

I think Norris was big into Tae Kwon Do from being in Korea at some point?

Anyway, I'm sorta curious how one develops a whole new style? I thought most MAs, at least traditionally, had been developed as combat styles based on the environment and adversary and had some sort of philisophical underpinning in terms of strategy or power generation or what have you.

Is Chun Kuk Do really a style like that? Does it have it's own approaches, techniques, etc, that are different from other arts? Or is it primariy a conglomeration of other arts?