Choi Kwang Do is a martial art derived from Tae kwon do, created by Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi. Choi was a chief instructor for the International Tae kwon do Federation from 1964 to 1978. His new style, Choi Kwang Do, was officially inaugurated by himself on March 2, 1987. With the goal of creating a safer and more effective martial art, Choi said that he formulated his new style based on bio-mechanical principles.

Choi Kwang Do adherents say that all movements in their style follow the body's natural movement pattern, and are performed as one sequential movement. Their theory is that power is thereby increased and risk of injury is reduced. In Choi Kwang Do, martial art competitions are viewed as counter productive for health and self-defence purposes. Training is geared towards the stated goal of practical responses with maximum power in realistic situations.

Choi Kwang Do has a revolutionary and unique martial arts program that promotes optimum health, self-defence and personal development. Students of all ages and backgrounds can train and succeed because the curriculum focuses on individual learning and not physical competition.

Choi Kwang Do emphasizes self-defence techniques that are easy to learn and generate maximum force with little effort, making it practical for real life situations. Choi Kwang Do enhances an individual's physical health, mental confidence and physical conditioning by using the most recent sports medicine research.

The aim of learning Choi Kwang Do is to improve health, productivity, fitness and quality of life. Choi Kwang Do is a martial art based on scientific truth, rather than mysticism. Choi Kwang Do’s aim was to incorporate science for the benefit of the practitioner and humankind. Individuals training in Choi Kwang Do, focus on achieving optimum health and wellness by training at a moderate level of intensity in classes, rather than training at a high intensity for a competition.

Choi Kwang Do classes are taught in a friendly, family oriented atmosphere, and in a fun and easy to learn manner. The development of character and mental strength based on CKD’s principles are considered the most important overall goal.

Choi Kwang Do's training methods and ideas are unique in the fitness industry. When improved health and practical self defence are coupled with positive mental benefits, the result is strong self-control, sharp mental focus, and unshakable selfconfidence! Many of our students find their improved focus and self-discipline carries over into their personal lives which helps them reach their fitness, lifestyle, and personal goals.

Children find they are reaching higher levels of academic achievement while adults discover improvements in their workplace productivity and alertness. Finally, reducing stress helps everyone deal with everyday life in a much more positive and effective way. Contributing to an improved quality of life.

Choi Kwang Do is taught in a noncompetitive environment by instructors who genuinely care about their students. Instructors work to provide individual attention and response to each student to maximize their personal development. Students come away from each class feeling better everyday while improving their health, reducing stress, and developing a positive self-image that branches into all areas of their life!

Choi Kwang Do is a dynamic art and for students of Choi Kwang Do, it is welcoming to know that you are not training in a system that is based on outdated training.

Written by Amita Marwah	Edited by Terry Chipperfield-Harrison
1st Dan Black Belt - India	1st Dan Black Belt - England