Ip Sun
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Ip Sun is the soft-style counterpart to Tukong moosul. Ip Sun, which considers itself an internal martial art much like T'ai chi, was developed by Buddhist monks living at the Dae Yeon Sa Temple located in the mountains of South Korea
. The martial art is described by its proponents as a moving meditation that develops self-awareness, confidence, and inner-strength while emphasizing techniques that improve balance, coordination, concentration, and self-defense
. Ip Sun fundamentals include breath control, awareness, and fluidity of motion. Brought to the United States in 1981 by Wonik Yi, Ip Sun training was included as an integral part of the Tukong Moosul system. Ip Sun form training covers three basic elements: spiritual philosophy, physical application, and energy flow.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. The martial art is described by its proponents as a moving meditation that develops self-awareness, confidence, and inner-strength while emphasizing techniques that improve balance, coordination, concentration, and self-defense
Self-defense
Self-defense, self-defence or private defense is a countermeasure that involves defending oneself, one's property or the well-being of another from physical harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many...
. Ip Sun fundamentals include breath control, awareness, and fluidity of motion. Brought to the United States in 1981 by Wonik Yi, Ip Sun training was included as an integral part of the Tukong Moosul system. Ip Sun form training covers three basic elements: spiritual philosophy, physical application, and energy flow.