Ko Shin Do Martial Art System
Ko Shin Do was created in 2005 by Kwan Jang Troy L. Smith.
Ko Shin Do is recognized by the World Jug Tai Association of Founders. Kwan Jang Smith is recgonized as the founder of Ko Shin Do.
Ko Shin Do is eclectic martial art that combines the principles and disciplines of several martial arts but focus based on Korean traditions. Techniques includes joint locks, pinning techniques, kicking, grappling, weapon training, striking, and much more. We are only limited by our willingness to learn the system of Ko Shin Do. There are 300 base self defense techniques from white - Dan Bo. Ko Shin Do also uses weapons such as long staff, short staff, dan bong, sword and cane techniques.
Belt System
White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Blue
Brown
Red
Dan Bo
1st Dan - Asst. Instructor
2nd Dan - instructor
3rd Dan - Senior Instrutor
4th Dan - Jr. Master
5th Dan - Master
6th Dan - Senior Master
7th - 8th Dan - Grand Master
9th Dan - Chief Master
A Comprehensive Martial Arts System
Hand Techniques
Closed and open hand striking methods: including palm, fist, wrist, finger striking, and specialized hand training techniques.
Pressure point striking.
Striking with arm and shoulder.
Blocking and parrying
LEG TECHNIQUES
Fundamental kicks.
Spinning kicks.
Jumping kicks.
Combination kicks.
Double leg kicks.
Pressure point kicking.
Specialty kicking.
THROWING and GRAPPLING
Body throws.
Projection throws.
Leg throws.
Pressure point grappling.
Grappling defense.
Wrestling techniques.
Ground fighting.
JOINT-LOCKING TECHNIQUES
Restraining methods.
Joint breaking techniques.
Combination joint locking.
Control and redirection techniques.
Arresting and pain-compliance techniques
FALLING TECHNIQUES and ACROBATICS
Body conditioning and agility techniques.
Body protection techniques.
Acrobatics for defense and offense.
ANIMAL-STYLE TECHNIQUES
Techniques based on the movements and/or
characteristics of certain “martial” animals such as:
Tiger
Praying Mantis
Crane
Dragon
Snake
Bear
Eagle
TRADITIONAL KOREAN WEAPONS
Sword: short & long, single or double, straight or inverted.
Staff: short, middle & long, single or double.
Spear.
Cane.
Rope.
Fan
