Baran's Soo Bahk Do - Welcome
What is Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan? Watch and Join Us!
The Future is in their hands...
Founder of the Moo Duk Kwan, Hwang Kee 1989 Shim Sa
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
HOME DEPOT Safety Expo - PVT Action
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ahp Cha Nut Gi - Demonstrated by Kenyon Sa Bom Nim, TAC Weh Gung Bu
Wish we would have had this available to our 1st Gups who were prepping for testing. This demo took place in Ramona, California. Kenyon Sa bom Nim, a member of the TAC Weh Gung Bu is demonstrating during the 2009 Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa in Ramona. He is a great technician and instructor, and he along with other members of the Weh Gung Bu basically run much of the physical training sessions during our Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa, not only in the U.S. but many overseas as well.
Use him as a model for your Ahp Cha Nut Gi.
Soo Bahk!
Mr. B.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Prep Class - Ahp Cha Nut Gi and Yup Podo Cha Gi
Please understand that the "intermediate" position in both kicks is very important, it is suggested that the "height of your kicking knee from the intermediate position will drop as you extend your leg to perform the kick" for the ahp cha nut gi (front kick). For the front kick, lift the knee of your kicking leg up high, so the thigh should be higher than parallel with the ground.
The ball of your foot (bahl ahp koom chi) should be facing toward your target.
After you kick, remember to retract the leg or hip back into the intermediate position. A slight lean back is suggested in order for the hip to snap forward naturally in completion of the kick.
In the Yup Podo Cha Gi (below), it is very similar to the front kick, except that you lift the knee of your kicking leg up high with your kicking foot directly under the kicking knee, simultaneously pivot on the supporting leg 90 degrees, keeping your body in an upright position.
Extend your kicking foot sideways by pushing your kicking knee from the hip toward your target, the ball of the supporting foot should pivot 90 degrees so the heel is pointing toward the target.
I actually have a video of the Kwan Jang Nim doing ahp cha nut gi at an instructor's class, I'll try to find it and post here for you.
Keep working hard now, so it will be easy later.
Soo Bahk!
Mr. B.
Photo Credits:Frank Bonsignore, Sa bom Nim
Excerpts from Tang Soo Do/Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan White Belt Instructional Guide by Hwang Kee and H.C. Hwang, copyright 1993 All Rights Reserved, used with permission.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Prep Class - Using Video To Improve Your Performance Part 1
Prep Class - Using Video To Improve Your Performance, Part 2
Some things to consider when you are reviewing the videos:
Eye Contact with your partner
Proper Stances (Front Stance, Side Stances, proper cross over for Dwi (Back) kicks)
Take your time (don't rush into doing the technique)
Proper and correct breathing
Intermediate Positions (for kicking)
Remember to "tuck" before you kick (Yup Podo Cha Gi (side kick))
Remember the only way to improve your height with jump kicks is to practice jumping
Practice Hard. Soo Bahk!
Friday, September 04, 2009
Demo 2002 at Baran's Soo Bahk Do
Monday, August 31, 2009
Old Moo Duk Kwan Montage
2nd Video
3rd Video
Thursday, May 07, 2009
2009 Mid Hudson Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Tournament and Results




6 & Under White
Daniel Bajiscki- 1st Hyung
Justin Ciccone- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
7/8 White
Skylar Carpentieri- 1st Hyung
Jian Carlo Rodriguez -2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
Jared Ciccone -3rd Hyung -3rd Dae Ryun
9/10 White
Brandon Fernandez -1st Hyung 1st Dae Ryun
7/8 Orange
Peter Nurzia- 1st Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Feta Loki- 2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
9/10 Orange
Alyssa Carpentieri- 1st Dae Ryun
9/10 Green
Chris Mott- 1st Dae Ryun
13/14 Green
Jimmy Koob -2nd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun
9/10 Red
Katie Clarke- 1st Dae Ryun
Julian Rodriguez- 2nd Dae Ryun
9/10 Il Gup
Jacob Freno- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
11/12 Red
Blake Goetchius- 1st Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
Albert Bajsicki- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
11/12 Il Gup
Tishta Chakrabarti -3rd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun
13/14 Red
Sarah Freno -1st Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Tony Loki -2nd Dae Ryun
Men
John Parsons- 2nd Hyung- 2nd Dae Ryun
11/12 Dan
Cameron Clarke- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
13/14 Dan
Melanie Meringolo -2nd Hyung- 3rd Dae Ryun
Katie Reed- 3rd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Michael Brichetti- 2nd Dae Ryun
Dan Men
Rick Reed- 1st Dae Ryun-(Lightweight)
Brandon Bjerke- 1st Dae Ryun-(Middleweight)
Senior Dan Men
Walt Garrison- 1st Hyung -2nd Dae Ryung
Ron Green- 2nd Hyung- 1st Dae Ryun
Bring a Buddy Week At Baran's Soo Bahk Do - PVT News
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Baran's Students Attend Regional Training Session
Above: Region 2 members at recent Instructor's class with
Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang in New York.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wonderful Presentation on the Five Moo Do Values
Monday, November 12, 2007
NOV 9th Moo Duk Kwan Anniversary

62 years of Moo Do excellence, a deep graditude of thanks to our Founder, the Late Great Grandmaster Hwang Kee for sharing his knowledge of Moo Do with the World, and thank you Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang for your mission to strengthen the Moo Duk Kwan for future generations, that was established 62 years ago, and for your unselfish dedication and continued guidance.
From all your humble students...
SOO BAHK!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
THE 2007 NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP IS NOW IN THE HISTORY BOOKS!
http://www.zdisecure.com/sbd/2007/
CONGRATULATIONS TO REID AND PARSONS FAMILY FOR BRINGING HOME THE "GOLD"...
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
PHOTO MOSAIC: A TRIBUTE TO THE KWAN JANG NIM LEARN MORE ON THE FEDERATION WIKI
Sa Bom Nim Thomas Thai has presented an interesting opportunity for members to create a unique tribute to the Kwan Jang Nim.
Provided there is sufficient interest, you could become part of a unique photo mosaic tribute to the Kwan Jang Nim merely by uploading an image of yourself to be used in the creation of this work. The actual pose of the Kwan Jang Nim in the final work may be different than the sample shown here. Each mosaic features over 1500 individual images.
Click here to go to the wiki page showing the Mosaic: Larger View
Your images may be cropped significantly by the artist during creation, but a record of your contribution will be recorded on your permanent member record as you upload your image file. Before you upload your image, modify the file name to be your FULL NAME and FED ID (JohnDoe020453). The final product will be a full color poster in which individual images will be discernable.
This mosaic will not be commissioned for creation until a sufficient quantity of images have been contributed to the project.
HERE IS THE DIRECT LINK TO THE WIKI: http://soobahkdo.editme.com/PhotoMosaic
Friday, July 20, 2007
NATIONAL MOO DO FESTIVAL

USE THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS AND LINK TO OTHER SITES WITH INFORMATION ON ALL THE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
http://soobahkdo.editme.com/NatRegistrationForms2007
"THE FIRST MOO DO FESTIVAL"
Empire State Soo Bahk Do
Tournament Results
June 30, 2007
Our "thanks" to all our students and parents who supported this tournament and thank you for displaying your best "Moo Do"...
SOO BAHK!
Men's Sparring Grand Champion
Mr. Kevin Nastasi
Women's Sparring Grand Champion
Miss Annie Reed
Women's Form Grand Champion
Miss Annie Reed
Division Results
6 & Under White
Alyssa Paulo - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
Skylar Carpentieri - 3rd Form -
7-9 White
Chris Mott - 1st Sparring
Sean Mott - 2nd Form - 3rd Sparring
10-11 White
Blake Goetchius - 2nd Form - 2nd Sparring
7-9 Orange
Sabrina Parsons - 3rd Form - 1st Sparring
7-9 Green
Jacob Freno - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
Katie Clarke - 2nd Sparring
10-11 Green
Sarah Fren - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring
Senior Green
John Parsons - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
10-11 Red
Melanie Meringolo - 2nd Form - 2nd Sparring
12-15 Red
Louis Meringolo - 1st Form - 2nd Sparring
Katie Reed - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring
10 & Under Dan
Mr. Cameron Clarke - 2nd Form - 1st Sparring
E Dan Women
Miss Annie Reed - 1st Form - 1st Sparring
Dan Men's Form
Mr. Kevin Nastasi - 2nd Form Sam Dan Division
Mr. Rick Reed - 3rd Form Cho Dan Division
Mr. Brandon Bjerke - 2nd Form Cho Dan Division
Dan Men's Sparring
Mr. Kevin Nastasi - Heavy Weight - 1st Sparring
Mr. Rick Reed - Light Weight - 1st Sparring
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Kwan Jang Nim H.C. Hwang Talks about the Philosophy and Science behind the Moo Duk Kwan®
You can click on the photo above or the link below.
Please note that the link below will take you to the google video page, this video was done in a small AVI format, therefore you must reduce the size of your browser to see it clearly. Depending on the speed of your connection, it may take longer than five minutes to play.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7658639803701679951&hl=en
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Baran's Soo Bahk Do Welcomes Master Robert Ruqus to the Ko Dan Ja Ranks!
Mid Hudson Regional Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Tournament 2010
Welcome our newest Dan Members!
124th Dan Shim Sa - More Photos
Hwa Rahng Festival 2009 Part 1
Hwa Rahng Festival 2009 Part 2
Ryan's Journey Toward Midnight Blue...
A Normal Day At The Do Jang...
2009 World Moo Duk Kwan Symposium
2008 Mid Hudson Valley Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan Tournament
Soo Bahk Do® and Character Education - The Connection!

Through the use of Soo Bahk Do® Moo Duk Kwan® training, children are guided through the various facets of "Character Education" that are taught through the use of the "Eight Key Concepts©", our "Five Moo Do Values©" and many other aspects of the Moo Duk Kwan® Philosophy. Basic to any character education, it concentrates on teaching children how to successfully meet life's challenges, by learning about responsibility, ethical behavior, developing and understanding trust, being respectful or learning about citizenship; it is this basic instruction that every Certified Soo Bahk Do® instructor teaches everyday!