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Chun Kuk Do
Chun Kuk Do
(CKD) is a Korean-based, American
hybrid martial art
style. Founded in 1990 by
Chuck Norris
, CKD evolved from
Tang Soo Do
and combines elements from several different fighting styles. "Chun Kuk Do" is
Korean
and is loosely translated as "The Universal Way." Norris began learning Tang Soo Do while serving in the Air Force in Korea after he joined in 1958. Norris later trained in various other styles under some of the most respected instructors in the United States. These instructors included
Tang Soo Do
instructor
Shin Jae Chul
,
Shotokan Karate
masters
Tsutomu Ohshima
and
Hidetaka Nishiyama
,
Shito-ryu
Karate
instructor
Fumio Demura
,
American Kenpo
Karate
founder
Ed Parker
,
Judo
expert
Gene LeBell
,
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
legends the
Machado family
and
Jeet kune do
founder
Bruce Lee
, famous actor and both played in
Way of the Dragon
.
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