Martial arts Style Cha Yon Ryu

Intro: An eclectic, fairly new martial art.

History:

The Cha Yon Ryu ("Natural Way") system was founded in 1968 by Kim Soo of
Houston, Texas, who remains Director of the system. Grand Master Kim, who
holds upper dan rankings in both tae kwon do and hapkido chose to
incorporate into the Cha Yon Ryu system techniques and forms from several
different martial arts.

Description:

Tae Kwon Do contributes kicking techniques, strong stances and direct,
linear strikes and blocks, as does Shotokan Karate. With the study of
movements from Okinawan Te, the Cha Yon Ryu practitioner starts to add
techniques with some angularity to his/her repertoire, and eventually
progresses to the fluid, circular movements of Ch'uan Fa Kung Fu. Hapkido
is the martial art from which are drawn defenses against chokes, grabs and
armed attacks, as well as various throwing and falling techniques.

Training:

The Dojang Hun (Training Hall Oath)
Seek perfection of character
Live the way of truth
Endeavor
Be faithful
Respect your seniors
Refrain from violent behavior