Kuk Sool Won of Greater Rochester - Traditional Korean Martial Arts

Kuk Sool is the most complete Martial Arts System in the Rochester region, emphasizing self-discipline, respect, and education first! Kuk Sool is not a sport, nor is it simply another oriental self defense method. Kuk Sool is a complete martial arts system that is dedicated to the cultivation of mental and physical strength and well-being, and to the preservation of traditional Korean Martial Arts.

The product of 31 indigenous styles of Korean martial arts from the three primary cultural sub-groups — Family Martial Arts, Buddhist Temple Martial Arts and Royal Palace Martial Arts — Kuk Sool Won offers a perspective and curriculum of martial arts training that is not available anywhere else.

Only Kuk Sool offers striking and kicking, throwing and grappling, joint-locking and pressure points, animal-style techniques, falling and martial arts gymnastics, traditional Korean forms, body conditioning, and traditional martial arts weapons unavailable in any other type of martial arts school in the Rochester region — including Korean sword, archery, staff, cane, folding fan, rope, and much, much more.

From Beginner to Black Belt, Kuk Sool Won has a program for everyone, whether you're 12, 21 or 61! You don't need prior martial arts training and don't need to be in perfect shape. Our classes are designed from the ground up to help you become stronger, both mentally and physically.

Come in today and give us a try. Your first class is absolutely free, and includes a one-on-one lesson with a Black Belt instructor. Kuk Sool Won is the very best value for your martial arts dollar — let us show you why!

Why study martial arts? How do you get started? What do you look for? You may be confused or intimidated, especially if you've never studied a martial art before. That's why a qualified Kuk Sool instructor is always available to answer your questions and concerns.

Martial arts training strengthens and stretches your muscles, your intellect, your spirit, and your confidence. It is a positive, healthy activity that involves the pursuit of challenging goals through diligence and self-discipline. It is also a community-minded, family-friendly activity in which adults have the opportunity to set an example of proper behavior and values for our children.

Every parent wants the best for their child, but how do you prepare them for all the challenges that they face in today’s world? How do you teach them the motivation, discipline, and proper attitude necessary for success? Teaching children basic traits like goal setting and self esteem at a young age can have a massive impact on what that child accomplishes in later life. Kuk Sool motivates children and teaches them confidence, coordination, physical fitness and etiquette. Our instructors are not only great martial artists, they are great parents and role models!