Master Kim usually comes up at least once a year for testing. We have strict guidelines on testing. This leads to quality training and makes rank a prized achievement that you can be proud of. Some organizations have shallow requirements that promote fast advancement without the development of ability. By adhering to strict requirements we ensure that these goals are met, giving people the best possible quality martial arts training.
Emphasis is on practical self defense training.
We practice striking and kicking techniques as well as self defense training for defense against grappling, choking, grabbing, and throwing techniques. We also practice self defence disarming techniques against knives and guns. Weapons aren't practiced because of their limited utility. Most self defence is against an unarmed opponent, and most of us don't carry esoteric martial arts weapons with us, so would be unable to use them. However, we have begun work with limited practical weapons training begining with the walking cane.