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.