Moo Duk Kwan History - 80th Anniversary & Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa 2025

Moo Do Excellence since 1945

The history of the Korean Moo Duk Kwan Association, is well known and documented. Since the end of World War II in 1945, the Korean Moo Duk Kwan, under the guidance of its Founder, Hwang Kee, and the continuation of teaching and guidance, by his son H.C. Hwang; have for 80 years, developed and delivered one of the premiere martial arts in modern history.

During the Master level evaluations, candidates are tested on the World Moo Duk Kwan standards of training and instruction.  Candidates who are eligible can be certified as Sa Bom, Bu Sa Bom, and Kyo Bom, which are recognized internatioally and directly represent the Kwan Jang Nim, basically as certified instructors.

During the week of enduring training, all aspects of the art, including new principles and concepts are introduced to the candidates. All of the training is based on Moo Do principles handed down from the Founder, Hwang Kee, and those new principles that have been introduced by Kwan Jang Nim H. C. Hwang.  Training is emphasized on Hyungs, Basic Ki Cho, and advanced training, history is reviewed and life as a Moo Do In is shared among the candidates, visiting members, and the senior leadership.

Below is a collection of the many many social media photos courtesy of many of the people who attended the 2025 Korea Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa and the 80th Anniversary celebration. Also the Youth Leadership Symposium and the Silver Moo Do In participation.  Thank you to those who posted these many photos on social media. Kamsahamnida.  Soo Bahk!

Photos of the 2025 Korea Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa:

80th Anniversary of the Moo Duk Kwan:

   

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H.C. Hwang, Kwan Jang Nim of the World Moo Duk Kwan;  son and successor to the Founder of the Moo Duk Kwan, Kee Hwang, proudly overseas the 80th Anniversary Celebration held in Seoul, South Korea.

 

 

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  • Roberto Bonefont

    Began training in 1967 at the age of 16, as a member of the Brooklyn Highland Park Y.M.C.A., under the guidance and training of Mr. Mike Masley, Jr., Dan Bon 10180, and tested for Cho Dan on June 18, 1969.  Now a certified 4th Dan Ko Dan Ja, and was issued his original testing date Dan Bon 13927 by Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang based on his petition to honor that date and evidence showing Mr. Mike Masley and his instructors,  Mr. Robert Sohn, Dan Bon 6037 and Mr. Vincent Nunno, Dan Bon 7291, were legitimate representatives of the Founder, and Kwan Jang Nim Hwang Kee and the Korean Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Association in 1969.

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