How long will it take me to get a Black Belt? How does all of that work?

Is this a Karate class?

I am interested in weapons training. Does Kuk Sool Won™ offer weapons training?

I’m in my 40’s and not very athletic. I also have an old injury that bothers me from time to time. I am worried that Kuk Sool Won™ training might be too much for me.

What should I call my instructor?

I noticed that during your classes, people spend a lot of time “yelling.” What is that all about?

When is a good age to start? Also, I would like to have a family activity, but since l am older and my child is 6, will I be held back to her level if we take at the same time?

What are those really fancy uniforms?

What are the different ranks in Kuk Sool Won™?

Do I need to wear a uniform?

What makes Kuk Sool Won™ different from other martial arts? Kuk Sool Won™ is new to me.

Why are the uniforms black instead of white?

I used to study another martial art Can I keep my rank?

How come someone of the same rank as myself knows, and I don’t?

What is the test, what are they like?

What should I call my child’s instructor if I am not a student?

How often is testing?

Is Kuk Sool Won™ safe? I am a professional and I can’t really afford to show up in the office with a black eye or a broken nose!

What about the Dobok (uniform)?

Can I attend class at another Kuk Sool school?

What if I have trouble remembering the material?

How should I conduct myself culturally in this new situation?

I would like for my son to take Kuk Sool Won™ but he’s got a bad temper. I’m just worried that he might use this to hurt other kids. Should someone like him take martial arts?

l am trying to decide whether to sign my children — ages 8 and 10— up for soccer or for Kuk Sool Won™. We don’t have time for both. How can I decide which will be better for them?

I’ve never tried a martial art before. Will I be able to do this?

l am a woman and lam interested in learning self-defense. What will I learn, and how soon will I learn it?

I’m always hearing about “ancient” martial arts techniques. How old is Kuk Sool Won™?

Why do we bow?

How do I know if I’m ready to test?

Are there other Kuk Sool Won™ schools around? I used to take classes at another martial arts school and when I moved here no one had ever heard of it. I think the guy just made it up! I really feel like he took advantage of me.

My daughter is little and shy. I would like to get her into something to build her self-confidence and physical condition. Is Kuk Sool Won™ right for her? Will she get hurt?

That sounds pretty good, but how do I know that I won’t be taking classes from someone somewhere who just “says” they teach Kuk Sool Won™ when they are really just making it up or getting it from a book?

Why do black belts wear uniforms with gold fringe?

Why is everybody called Sir or Ma’am?

I have heard some of the students talk about martial arts “forms” — what exactly are forms, and do I really need to do them?

Who is the founder of Kuk Sool Won™?