The complete lineage of Choson Kwon Bup is:

1. Kim Chon Ji (Founder, 1850)
2. Kim Yong Suk
3. Kim Yi Soo
4. Sun Yu Mun
5. Atamian, Michael A.
6. Didia, Hyman V.
7. Cyrus, Ian A. (Current Headmaster)

Description:

consist of three main aspects:

1. Sin (Spirit): Meditation, Gi Gong
2. Sim (Body): The physical aspects
3. Shin (Mind): Philosophy, history, theory, medicine, concepts, principles, ettiquette

The three main methods are:

1. Um Bup (Passive Methods): Grappling methods, vital point manipulation, etc
2. Yang Bup (Active methods): Thrusting, Blocking, kicking, evasive methods
3. Ui Yak (Medicine): Oriental Medicine theory, modalities, diagnosis, and resusciation methods

In Choson Kwon Bup it is noted that Um Bup, Yang Bup and Ui Yak are combined into cohesive and comprehensive methods of proaction and reaction.

The unique characteristics of Choson Kwon Bup are:

1. There are no lock-out motions as in a basic lead fist thrust. The elbow remains suspended on impact.

2. The body weapon of choice does not remain in contact with the target for more than a "split second" - create fluid shock.

3. Evasion methods are an intergral part of the delivery of all skills. Evasion, dodging and footwork are all meant to assume a position of tactical advantage - occupy the attacker blind spot.

4. Cocking or chambering motions are kept to minimum, i.e. telegraphing is kept to a minimum. Body positioning, footwork and evasive methods compensates for this techincal error.

5. All motion utilizes angular rotation and eliptical (rotation) movements to reduce joint stress and repetitive strain injuries.