In 1945, the legendary Moo Duk Kwan school began shaping modern Korean martial arts
Following the end of Japanese occupation in 1945, Hwang Kee founded the Moo Duk Kwan school, a pivotal institution that blended ancient traditions with modern discipline to define Korean martial arts.
Master Hwang Kee established the Moo Duk Kwan on November 9, 1945, shortly after Korea regained its independence. He sought to revive traditional Korean combat techniques, like Soo Bahk Do, which had been suppressed for decades.
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