Gong Kwon Yusul

Our schools in Launceston and Hobart represent Gong Kwon Yusul in Tasmania. Gong Kwon Yusul as a martial art emphasises practical application in sparring and self-defence. It was developed by Master Kang Jun who founded it in Korea in 1996. It is the end product of his decades of experience in the arts of Hapkido, Judo, Taekwondo and Kick Boxing.

Gong Kwon Yusul is dedicated to developing practical fighting & self defence skills. It encompasses skills at all ranges, including punching, kicking, elbows, knees, throwing, takedowns, ground striking and grappling: all of which are intended to be applied in practical, free-flowing situations.

Gong Kwon Yusul combines the effective, practical self-defence technique often seen in sport focused “mixed martial arts” (MMA), while maintaining traditional philosophies such as respect for others, personal development and combative (non-sporting) techniques.

The most distinctive aspect of Gong Kwon Yusul, and what has seemed to have captured so much international attention is its approach to contact sparring where takedown and groundwork techniques are seamlessly integrated with stand-up fighting skills.

Gong Kwon Yusul effectively acts as bridge to fill the gap between traditional arts like Hapkido and modern mixed martial art styles. It is an art that combines the best of old and new methods of training, skills and techniques.

Our “Gong Kwon” classes are affiliated with the Gong Kwon Yusul Federation and we host regular seminars by the Australian representative Vincent Bacon, head of Gong Kwon Yusul Australia, as well as annual visits by the founder Kang Jun.