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MASTER "B.Z." BOB
ZEFO
Sadly, my instructor and friend, KJN Robert
"BZ" Bob Zefo, Kuk Sool Won of Knoxville, IL passsed away Jan.
28th 2006, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL
Master Zefo, although only 51 years young,
he had been battling cancer for the past three years. He was a
5th degree master who was expected to be promoted to 6th
degree in 2008. Grand master Suh, in recognition of the 31
years that Master Zefo has contributed to the WKSA has posthumously
awarded Master Zefo his 6th degree effective Jan. 29th, 2006. |
Master Zefo was well loved and highly
regarded by his peers in Kuk Sool Won and as a Deputy Sherriff. He
is survived by his fater Robert Sr., his stster Vicki, his
wife Renee, his children: Heather, Jena, Zack and his
grandson Kyler.
KJN Zefo will be greatly
missed.
Kuk
Sool!!!
" Ahn
Young Hah Shim Nee Kah!!"(Hello/ Hi/ How Are
You?)Welcome to Kuk Sool Won Of
Peoria
The most complete
Martial Arts System in the Peoria area, emphasizing
self-discipline, self-respect, self-esteem, self-confidence and
education!
Kuk Sool is not a
sport, nor is it simply another oriental self defense
method. Kuk Sool is a complete martial art that is dedicated
to the cultivation of mental strength and well-being, and the
preservation of traditional Korean Martial Arts.
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Kuk Sool is a martial art unlike
any other! Kuk Sool is an internal, hard/soft martial art. It is
"internal" because it is based on the development and use of Ki, or
the internal power. The "hard/soft" description means that Kuk Sool
combines the graceful, flowing ease of soft styles like Tai Chi
with the awesome power of hard styles like Tae Kwon Do. It combines
Kicking, punching, throwing, falling, joint locking, and wepons
techniques into a beautiful and dynamic martial art, emphasizing
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The name "Kuk Sool Won" is best
understood by breaking it down into its three sections. "Kuk"
translates to "nation", "state", or "country". "Sool" literally
means "martial art technique". However, "Sool" implies meaning
going deeper to include the mental, spiritual and philosophical
heritage of Korean Martial Arts. "Won" means institution or
association. The entire name, "Kuk Sool Won" can be translated to
"National Martial Arts Association".
For self defense, Kuk Sool is unsurpassed as
a martial arts system, it covers the entire spectrum of the
established Asian fighting arts. In conjunction with body
conditioning techniques, mental development, meditation, breathing,
acupressure, and acupuncture techniques are employed to
improve and maintain health, develop internal power to provide the
means for attaining a longer and healthier life.
Kuk Sool can benefit men, women
and children of all ages. Through diligent practice, Kuk
Sool training will develop strength, quickness, balance, timing,
flexibility and co-ordination. At the same time powers of
concentration, self-discipline and self-control significantly
improve. In addition, faithful practice will enhance circulation
and digestion, reduce problems of the back and joints and aid in
weight loss and help to develop and maintain a youthful appearance.
These benefits will positively affect all aspects of your
life.
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