Welcome to the School of Oom Yung Doe Oom Yung Doe is true traditional martial arts, connected to an authentic traditional Grandmaster. For over 40 years, the Master Level Teaching Team (MLT) has been training under Grandmaster Iron Kim, 8th Generation Grandmaster of the Oom Yung/Yin Yang Doe line. Oom Yung Doe teaches 8 complete martial arts: Tai Chi Chung Kung Fu Bagwa Chung Ai Ki Do / Hap Ki Do Udo (Jiu Jitsu) Kom Do (Samurai) Kong Su (Tae Kwon Doe) Ship Pal Gae The main principle of Oom Yung Doe practice is to build yourself mentally and physically so you can have a better quality of life, as well as have the ability to help those around you. Oom Yung Doe is a proven method to quickly and safely improve all aspects of your condition; it is one activity that will benefit all aspects of your physical and mental ability, including strength, flexibility, stamina, mental determination, focus, coordination, confidence and much more. The ultimate goal is to win over yourself so that you can reach your fullest potential as a human being. This handout explains some of the details of Oom Yung Doe practice. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please ask your instructor.
Skill of Kyong Gong Sul Bope One of the many personal achievements of Grandmaster Iron Kim is the Kyong Gong Sul Bope (Flying Side Kick). Pictured above is Grandmaster jumping from the top of a building (a corner of the roof is visible in the lower right corner of the picture). In 1970, Grandmaster Iron Kim demonstrated Kyong Gong Sul Bope by jumping from the equivalent of an 11 story building. In 1972, Grandmaster Iron Kim again demonstrated the Kyong Gong Sul Bope movement by jumping from the equivalent of an 8 story building, landing without injury, onto a sloped surface below. Performing the Kyong Gong Sul Bope movement is a phenomenal feat, but more important is the tremendous internal strength that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform Kyong Gong Sul Bope at this level. Our research has shown that only a small number of people have attained a similar level of achievement. Grandmaster Iron Kim has maintained the miraculous mental and physical strength needed to execute this movement. Grandmaster has taught some instructors with the position of National Instructor and higher, the beginning levels of Kyong Gong Sul Bope. They are now able to jump and land from a 2 or 3 story building without injury. Training Programs
In group classes students learn: Group Classes Fundamentals in 8 Styles of Martial Arts: Classes alternate around teaching the student basic, yet important fundamentals in each of the 8 styles taught in Oom Yung Doe. A few beginning examples are: Kong Su/Tae Kwon Doe How to kick, punch, block, and step in a linear fashion. This type of practice quickly builds external strength, willpower and discipline. Kung Fu/ Goong Bu (Animal/Nature Principles) Fundamentals of how to move more naturally, in a fuller range of motion, and explosively using the entire body when striking. The first form you will learn is the Dragon Form, which teaches the student how to move smoothly and like a serpentine. This form builds deeper strength in the upper and lower body joints, it opens the hips and develops lower body and back flexibility. Goong Bu is a special style taught at Oom Yung Doe that literally translates as: Bu From the & Goong Palace. Ship Pal Gae / 18 Weapons The student learns basic principles of how to properly handle a one-handed weapon (Short Staff) and a twohanded weapon (Long Staff). This quickly develops grip strength, snap and rotation of the arms, and overall upper body speed and strength. Kom Do / Samurai Sword Drilling of basic cuts and blocks, building strength in the arms and back. The emphasis is on cutting/blocking perfectly with proper reflex, which develops mental focus and willpower. Tai Chi Chung Tai Chi breathing teaches the student how to match their breathing with their movements, how to step and transfer weight smoothly and quietly, how to balance on one leg, and how to develop the small muscle groups. Bagwa Chung How to strike with an open palm with great power, how to block and attack by coiling/uncoiling the spine, rolling the spine like a whip, and rooting the feet into the ground. Bagwa practice builds internal and external strength throughout the whole body. Aikido / Hapkido How to strike pressure points and manipulate your opponent's joints in a self defense situation. For self development this
practice builds a great deal of strength in the joints all throughout the upper body. Udo / Ju Jitsu Beginning techniques focus on falling & rolling without injury and overall body control. Application in this style focuses on controlling your opponent s body through sweeps, takedowns, tosses, etc. (when opponent s falling/rolling skills are adequate). This style builds strength and flexibility throughout the body. In addition to the fundamentals in 8 Styles of Martial Arts, group lessons will include: Pal Gae / 8 Positions This foundation form is unique to Oom Yung Doe. It develops 360 degrees of offensive and defensive capabilities while building strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and speed. Pal Gae develops every major muscle and joint in the entire body, and it develops extra strength in small muscle groups which otherwise are very difficult to develop. Pal Gae is performed to build the proper foundation for Moo Doe, and this foundational movement in turn balances one s entire body and improves alignment of the body (when practiced properly). Furthermore, Pal Gae is the foundation for beginning or advanced Hyung; therefore, when one fully absorbs this movement, he or she will find that other movements will fit his or her body more naturally. Pal Gae is a particularly strong and effective form taught in Traditional Martial Arts which also helps to improve health and increase longevity. Pal Gae was developed over the course of two generations by traditional Moo Doe Masters who wanted to lay the proper foundation of internal development for practitioners of all ages to absorb advanced martial arts movements. Self Defense / Daze Self Defense Techniques This training teaches the student how to build the correct response and reflex to a variety of attacks (punches, grabs, kicks, etc) at a moment s notice. Daze (Sparring Forms) There are over 360 key daze (sparring movements) in Oom Yung Doe. Once absorbed, a student will react and respond correctly to any situation. There are long daze (opponent is at a distance), and short daze (opponent is in close proximity). In addition to building a great deal of self defense ability, daze also helps
with weight loss, endurance, concentration, attention span, overall strength and more. Group Lesson Tuition (January 2016) Adults: $245/mo Juniors: $200/mo Children: $170/mo Training Schedule Adult and junior group classes generally follow the schedule below; for children s classes ask your instructor. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Kong Su Kung Fu or Aikido Kom Do or Ship Pal Gae Tai Chi Chung or Bagwa Udo Daze / Sparring Specialty & Championship Training Students Can Learn a Dan Hyung (Higher Level Specialty Form) from the Master Level Teaching Team. There are 360 key foundation movements in Oom Yung Doe that develop the mind and body. Each Dan Hyung has a high concentration of key movements that develop the student s mind, body, along with skill and ability at a much faster rate than rudimentary techniques alone. Students can choose to specialize in a particular Dan Hyung to develop a unique skill set and develop their condition in a unique way. Some examples are: Chui Quan (Drunken Fist) Student learns to move like rubber, with elasticity and looseness, bending, bowing, and snapping into attacks, using the entire body. This develops a great deal of flexibility and body control, and improves circulation. Frog Technique To move like a frog. This builds a great deal of lower body strength, jumping abilities, coordination, and agility.
Sang Kom (Double Broadsword) Student wields 2 broadswords at once, learning to attack and defend in all angles and directions. This develops the entire body and a great deal of mental focus and concentration; ultimately uniting the mind, body, and weapon as one. Receive Coaching Directly from an Oom Yung Doe 9th Degree Master After learning and developing a Dan Hyung a student can then be tutored directly by an Oom Yung Doe Master. Through coaching, the Master will fit and/or modify the form to the student s specific body type, skill level, and condition. This allows the student to benefit from the form much more by actually absorbing the movement, thus reaching a higher skill level, and having a much better chance at medaling in an Oom Yung Doe tournament and potentially becoming an Oom Yung Doe Champion. Gain Eligibility to Enter an OYD Tournament Once a student learns a Dan Hyung, they are eligible to compete in an Oom Yung Doe tournament. If a student receives a certificate or medal in the tournament, they will have their testing schedule accelerated and can receive discounts on future training programs depending on the medal received. Championship training tuition (as of January 2016): Dan Hyung + Coaching: (Kids/Juniors: $1265) (Adults: $1540-$1705) Dan Hyung Only: (Kids/Juniors: $852.50) (Adults: $1040-$1150) Other Programs Offered Include: Introductory MLT training - A short form taught by the Master Level Teaching team. An example is Yong Bope, which develops the ability to move the whole body as one, dramatically increasing the effective power of a strike or defense. This form also connects the mind and body, leading to greater mental awareness and a much deeper development from all curriculum practice. Private Tutoring for Curriculum and Championship Training - If a student feels behind in their curriculum/championship training or wants to get ahead and excel in either area, this is a great training option. This is commonly taken before upcoming tests or tournaments. Conditioning Programs for a Specific Body Issue - For health issues or body problems in specific areas of the body. Examples include lower back, knee issues, tendinitis, high blood pressure, etc.
Whole Body Conditioning Program - One year conditioning program focused on improving a student s overall health and condition as quickly as possible. This program is created and overseen by the Master Level Teaching Team Weeklong Seminars Six days of training in a natural environment, consisting of multiple championship programs taught and overseen directly by the Master Level Teaching Team. Past locations include the Colorado Rockies, Arizona, Seattle, the desert of Palm Springs, and the beaches of San Diego. Weekend Seminars Two days of training that is typically taught in the water and it is usually taught locally. This is excellent for all students, especially for older students and/or students with health/mobility issues. Tournaments A Traditional Martial Arts tournament is an event during which a practitioner demonstrates his or her skill, in order to be judged against the centuries proven standards of proper traditional martial arts development. Practitioners are judged against this standard, not against one another. A medal in a TMA tournament is earned through proper execution of high level (Chung Dan Hyung or Chung Joong Hyung) TMA techniques, not by being more proficient than a fellow participant. The core principle for tournaments is to win over yourself, improving relative to your current condition and ability so that you can reach your full potential. Registering for a tournament provides a visible goal and short-term focus; you will develop more deeply from your practice. In addition, tournament medalists will accelerate their test for their next level of rank. Uniforms Care for your uniform reflects the care you put into improving yourself through practice. Because you are important, caring for your uniform is important. Building a habit of being careful with your uniform, and particularly your belt, will lead to a habit of taking better care of yourself. Your uniform package should include flags, one US flag and one Korean flag (representing the country of origin of the current Grandmaster), one large circular patch, and two chest patches, one with a right hand and two swords in the middle, and one with a tiger in the middle. Fasten the US flag to the right shoulder of your uniform, and the Korean flag to your left shoulder. The Korean flag should go with the red section above the blue section (think the sun rising above the water). Attach the large circle patch to the center of the back of the uniform. Fasten the chest patch with the right hand in the
middle over the right breast of the uniform as you wear it, and the tiger patch over the left breast of the uniform as you wear it. The patches should be sewn securely in place. Wash your uniform, but don't wash the belt. Traditionally, the color of a student's belt would change naturally, from the sweat of years of practice. Careful tying of your belt will keep it firmly fastened during practice, as well as building a positive habit for improving yourself. Take care of yourself, be mindful of your immediate environment. Carefully fold your uniform after every practice, and keep your uniform with your belt. Ask your instructor if you are unsure how to tie your belt or fold your uniform. Herbal Equipment Herbal equipment is an important element of Oom Yung Doe practice for adults. Deeper levels of internal development involve the use of correct herbal preparations (teas, herbal baths, and topical formulas applied to the skin). All adult students should receive a bottle of herbal spray when they start their training, and it is highly recommended to use this spray every time that you practice. The topical formula increases circulation and energy flow, allowing you to quickly warm up. It also helps the body remove toxins, along with balances stiffness and soreness that may otherwise affect you after you practice. Some herbal extract will be included when you start training and with certain seminars, and additional herbs are available for purchase. For more information please talk to your instructor.
Additional information regarding the herbal formulas: Chulgwon Formulas TM The Proprietary Formulas of the Legendary Iron Fist Chulgwon Formulas Proprietary Martial Arts Hit Medicine Formulations Suggested Practitioners Use Each person's use will vary. Here is a general guide on the prescribed use: it is recommended that you communicate with your instructor and the MLT to always check on your personal progress. Sprays can be and are suggested to be used in all daily activities. High Performance Training Spray Use before, during, and after practice. Cover entire body and tap into skin to activate the herbs. Use liberally and pay extra attention to troubled areas. Average consumption is 1 2oz bottle per week, but feel free to use more if necessary. Foot Energy Spray Used primarily on the feet, ankles, calves, knees, hips and lower back (if needed). Use liberally and tap into the skin to, again, activate the herbs. Pay extra attention to troubled areas. This formula significantly enables the lower body to stay loose, it helps to relieve discomfort and maintains stamina and energy throughout the day. Consumption varies. Iron Hand Spray Primarily used in Iron Hand training, but is recommended for any activity that may include one s hands. Use as prescribed by the MLT. Helps to reduce discomfort and swelling in hands and joints. Helps to remove bruising throughout the body by increasing and circulating chi and blood. Consumption varies by practitioner ~1 to 4 bottles per month. Nae Gong Spray Used in conjunction with internal practice as prescribed by the MLT. Can be used to help increase energy in daily activities. Consumption varies by individual.
Herbal Soaks These Proprietary Herbal Soak Formulations have been passed down for generations and have been specifically used in synchrony with movement to improve all aspects of one s condition. Each of these Soaks have specific benefits (as labeled), however, they all aid in rebalancing one s mind, body and spirit to achieve one s desired result. These formulations calm the mind and body as it pulls out toxins from the body, and it increases one s chi and overall rejuvenated condition. Please use as prescribed on label. Advanced usage to help increase development. Use 1 16oz bottle for 3-5 consecutive days (3-5 bottles). Therapeutic Soak Regimen: Continue taking 3 soaks per week until reaching 100 soaks (within 6 months). Herbal Tea Designed to work from the inside out, these unique formulations aid in detoxification, increased energy, and purification of the body, while it removes negative energy so that chi and blood can flow smoothly. The Herbal Tea pushes toxins out, which is why it is most commonly used in congruence with the Soaks, so there is a push and pull effect, invigorating you both physically and mentally. Use as prescribed on label. Therapeutic Regimen For seasonal maintenance When the body needs to be rebalanced (ie. under the weather, preparing for tournaments or other events) Take 5-7 consecutive bottles of needed supplement (5-7 day regimen), followed with the Energy Tea for 3 days (3 bottles)
School Protocol Bowing in the school shows care and respect for other students and instructors. For a beginning student, your hands should be held at your sides in fists, and you should make a slight bow while maintaining eye contact. Higher ranking students and instructors will bow differently the two hands represent your mind and body. As a beginning student, your mind and body are more separated; as rank increases and mind and body start to come together as one, the practitioner's hands will come together during their bow. Each time you enter the school, approach the office, bow to the flags, and then bow to any instructors and students present, from highest to lowest belt. Bowing to the flags is a time to set your focus on the practice ahead of you so you are able to benefit fully from the time you spend, and also to acknowledge Grandmaster Iron Kim as the source of Oom Yung Doe knowledge in this country. Do the same when leaving the school bowing to the flags is a time to reflect on how you improved that day, as well as allowing the instructor to check in with each student one final time before they leave. Each time you enter or leave the practice room, bow to the flags and to instructors and other students. This allows a formal time for practitioners to greet one another, while staying focused on working to improve themselves through practice. Often, the instructor or a higher ranking student will say stand up when a person enters the room. If you are the highest ranking student, it is your responsibility to be mindful of people entering or leaving the room and announce when they do this helps improve your focus, and is also important for self defense (being aware of your surroundings). Make sure to arrive on time for lessons. Allow time to change, apply your herbs, and conduct personal practice or review any movements you wanted to go over, all before the scheduled lesson time. This ensures safety (making sure everyone going through lesson is warmed up and focused, not jumping into the middle of a strenuous lesson) and is an important part of fully benefiting from the practice. Within the school students should address instructors by title, e.g. Assistant Instructor John, Instructor John, or Head Instructor John. This will help to maintain a positive and productive environment for learning. An Instructor's title represents their teaching ability as his or her rank represents their level of skill.
Education Being a student is just that. Take a few minutes each week to educate yourself about traditional martial arts and Oom Yung Doe. This will help you better understand what it is you have an opportunity to learn. Traditional Martial Arts has been developed by many dedicated high level practitioners throughout the centuries. The Oom Yung Doe line extends back over 1,500 years to Grandmaster Bagwa. There is a great deal of wisdom that has been passed down. Within the school there are many resources to learn from. Read the various posters displayed on the walls of the school. Also there is a handbook that explains many aspects of the school and traditional martial arts. Also, take some time to read The Master Key of Wisdom. You can read the copy in the school or purchase the book or PDF online. You can find more details on how to find it online at our website. Testing Knowing yourself comes from testing and challenging yourself. A test is a tool with which you can learn about your strengths and weaknesses. It is an opportunity for a student s movement and condition to be reviewed and evaluated by their Instructors. This represents a chance for the student to gain valuable insight into your training as well as receiving direction on how to further develop the many benefits available through Oom Yung Doe training. In general, each rank requires the student to demonstrate a higher level of skill and ability for your age and condition.
Although the testing procedures may vary depending on the Instructors who are involved, the test fee includes a review and recommendation process, the actual test with feedback, the opportunity to receive a lesson from National level instructors, a rank ID card, and having your belt dyed for the appropriate section for students who pass. Test fee schedule (as of August 2016): Rank Adult / Junior Test Fee Child Test Fee 1st Section $95 $30 2nd Section $115 $30 3rd Section $135 $30 4th Section $160 $30 5th Section $180 $30 6th Section $205 $30 1st Degree $1110 (*) $150 * Adult 1st Degree Test Fee includes a video tape of the test, review plus confirmation by the Master Level Teaching Team, certificate, first degree rank registration, and ID card. It typically takes between 2-5 years to reach First Degree Black Belt. Students need to develop and demonstrate skill and ability to reach First Degree. Consistent practice, winning a medal and participating in tournaments, along with taking 1 or more Championship courses is the fastest way to accelerate development and shorten testing time frames. For more details, please speak with your Instructor.