Do I have to speak Korean to learn Kuk Sool?
Kuk Sool Won is a Traditional Martial Art. Being traditional, much of the Instructional commands are spoken in Korean, with your Instructor giving the English translation. As you progress in Kuk Sool you will start to pick up on some of the language. In fact most children can count from 1-10 after a very few lessons!. Adults may take a longer period! Most people, as they near Black Belt, get very interested in the Korean language and will start to read the Text Books and start to use the simple phrases and vocabulary listed at the back of the book. Once a Black Belt 4th Degree progresses to 5th Degree Master Level, they are expected to know and understand much of the basics.
