U.S. Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation

Direction Arises While One Is Enduring

Direction Arises While One Is Enduring River widens as it flows

A hip replacement, compromised knees, and the need for increased rest and recovery from physical training are frustrating realities. There is nothing poetic about them. They are inconvenient, disruptive, and at times discouraging. What complicates this experience is observing senior practitioners in their sixties, seventies, and eighties moving with apparent ease and enjoyment while my […]

2025 MWM + KDJSS Recap | Golden Jubilee Initiatives Continue

2025 MWM + KDJSS Recap | Golden Jubilee Initiatives Continue A commemorative design celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 2025 U.S. Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in Baltimore, featuring U.S. and South Korean flags.

Dear Members, Thank you to everyone in our Moo Duk Kwan® family for making our recent event a success. To all who traveled, helped behind the scenes, and participated on and off the Do Jang floor: thank you. Your presence and support truly made the difference demonstrating Moo Do in Action. We would like to extend […]

Foundation Donations in Memory of Cort Stinehour Sa Bom Nim

Foundation Donations in Memory of Cort Stinehour Sa Bom Nim A couple in martial arts uniforms stands together outdoors, smiling against a clear blue sky with palm trees in the background.

The United States Soo Bahk Do Moo Do Kwan Foundation 501(c)(3) endorses the following message from Mary Kate Stinehour Sa Bom Nim. – John A. Ballard, Chairman Hello, On behalf of my family and the Ellenville Moo Duk Kwan students, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to the […]