The Korean staff, or Kan Bong, is one of the weapons documented in the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji. The seminar will include:
- Basic stances and staff grips
- Key strikes, blocks and combinations
- Combat tips for safe effective strikes and blocks in staff sparring.
- Step by step instruction on Bong Hyung Il Bu and Bong Hyung E Bu
Course Curriculum
Your Instructor
Brian Corrales brings over 35 years of martial arts experiences in his courses. He is highly respected in the martial arts community for his pursuit of excellence. His background is in the late Hwang Kee's Moo Duk Kwan system of martial arts known as Soo Bahk Do and Tang Soo Do. This includes principles found within Okinawan Karate, Tan Tui, Ba Duan Jin, Tai Chi, Kwon Bup (as found in the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji). This same style is one of the dominant elements of modern-day Tae Kwon Do.
In 2010, Brian participated in the infamous Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa, an 8-day Masters Test in the mountains of California in 2008 and again in Switzerland in 2013. He is currently a 6th Dan (6th degree black belt equivalent) in the art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan and holds Dan #36364. He is also a certified Sa Bom, designating him as a “master model” instructor. This is the highest level of teaching certification that Soo Bahk Do offers.
Brian is currently appointed by Kwan Jang Nim HC Hwang as a member of the USA Technical Advisory Committee of the US Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Federation. Brian is a seeker of knowledge and his classes given unique insight that he has acquired from his diversity of training.