World Kummooyeh Federation - Founder
Grandmaster Bouk Soo Joung
Rank
- Kummooyeh ( Korean Sword ) - 9th Dan Black Belt
• Established “World Kummooyeh Federation” in December 2010.
• Established Korean Dobup Kumdo Association in 1996
• Grandmaster of World Kummooyeh Federation
• President of Korean Kummooyeh Association
• Founder and President of Korean Two-sword Kumdo Association
• Introduced in The Munhwa Il-bo (a Korean national newspaper) “ Looking for Hidden Martial Arts Masters ” in April 2004.
• Introduced in MBC (a Korean national television) “ Special World ” May, 2005.
• Introduced in “News People No 11” in December 2005
• Kumdo demonstration and Seminar in Croatia in October 2007
• Kumdo demonstration and Seminar in Germany in December 2007
• Introduced in News Journal “Moorim Gosoo: Martial Arts Master “ in January 2009
Grandmaster Joung has trained a wide range of martial arts including Taekwondo, Hapkido, Kendo, Kung Fu and Kumdo since the early 70’s. He has focused primarily on studying Traditional Korean Sword Training and introducing real sword techniques since he was absorbed in practicing live sword training in 1991.
To introduce his style of sword techniques in Korea he started teaching Kumdo to other martial arts masters by establishing the Korean Dobup Kumdo Association in 1996. Also, he trained, as an instructor and a student at the Korean Military Academy and Korean National Police University in Korea and has been introducing Korean traditional martial arts with a demonstration team over the world.
His two-sword techniques, which consist of 12 basic stances, have influenced many sword masters to set up their martial arts styles in Korea, and he has also strived to introduce and expand Traditional Korean Swordsmanship around the world.
American Kummooyeh Association - Founder
Rank
- Kummooyeh (Korean Sword) - 4th Dan Black Belt
- Haedong Kumdo - 4th Dan Black Belt
- Muay Thai - Kru (Instructor)
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Karate - 5th Degree Black Belt
- Krav Maga - Instructor
- F.A.S.T. Defense - Certified Kids and Adult Instructor and Certified Bullet-man
Achievements
- Started the American Kummooyeh Association
- 2008 " Excellent Master " award from the World Haidong Gumdo Federation
- Member of the First USA Haidong Gumdo Demonstration Team in Korea at 2008 World Championships
- Organized the 1st US Open Haidong Gumdo Championships
- Coached 3 Haidong Gumdo USA Open Grand Champions ( Gold Medalists )
- Coached 4 Pan American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champions ( Gold Medalists )
- Coached multiple Arizona State BJJ Champions.
- Coached multiple Silver and Bronze Medalists in various Local, National and International BJJ Tournaments.
- Coached multiple local Karate Champions.
- Competed in 2 World Championships in two different Martial Arts
- Competed in Multiple Pan American BJJ Championships.
- Has trained in Brazil ( 4x's ), Korea ( 4x's ), Thailand ( 3x's ) and Japan ( 1x ).
- Filmed a Haidong Gumdo Instructional Video Series.
- Filmed a series of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructional DVDs.
- Filmed a series of Muay Thai Instructional DVDs.
- Filmed a series of Korean Sword Instructional DVD's.
- Taught Seminars in Thailand, Maryland, California, Texas
- Certified Massage Therapist
- Founder of the Muay Thai Alliance
Master Laurita has trained with some of the best Masters in the world such as; Master Joe Moreira, Master Hyun Kyoo Jang, Master Jeong Woo Kim, Master Toddy, Ajarn Monlit, Vice President Lee, Master Saohin, Machado Brothers, Rickson Gracie, Sabumnim Marshall Parnell, Master Helio Gracie, Gene LeBell, Guro Dan Inosanto, Burton Richardson, Megaton, Royler Gracie, Kurimura Sensei and Shun Kasuga Sensei.
Favorite Quote
“It is not the critic who counts or the man who points out how the strong man stumbled or the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by sweat, dust and blood; who errs and comes up short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and who spends himself in worthy causes; who at the best, knows in the end of the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat!”-Theodore Roosevelt
Texas Kummooyeh Association - Founder
Sinchi: Mike Akens - RUMI MAKI MASTER -
Rank
* Rumi Maki - Peruvian Stick fighting & Kickboxing. 5th Degree Black Belt - Sinchi.
* Black Eagle Escrima - Filipino Martial Arts. Instructor - Guro
* Kummooyeh Korean Sword - 1st Dan Black Belt - Master
* Iaido Japanese Sword - 3rd Dan - Sandan.
Information about Iaido
Iaido is one of the Japanese traditional Budo
Most practice is solo, eventually with shin-ken (a real blade). In contrast with Kendo, Iaido is performed without protective coverings of any kind. Students must strive to achieve power, precision and perfection in their form. Along the way they learn balance, grace, and control both of the body and the mind.
Iaido dealt more with everyday situation rather than those on the battlefield. The term "Iai" is taken from the Japanese phrase: "Tsune ni ite, kyu ni awasu".
The meaning of this is, whatever we may be doing or wherever we may be, we must always be prepared from any eventually.
The techniques themselves dealt with many situations such as a sudden attack by several opponents, a surprise attack while bowing to someone, an enemy lying in wait behind a sliding door or an attack in a darkened room. The permutations (suppositions) were countless.
Concept
"Iai to ha, Hito ni kirarezu Hito kirazu,
Tada uketomete Tairaka no kachi" -- Unknown
Saya-no-uchi -- the essence of Iaido
" Saya no uchi " is a truncated phrase. A full-length phrase is " Saya no uchi de katsu " , those of which meaning is: Victory in the scabbard of the sword. The real intention is: One must obtain victory while the sword is un-drawn.
This seems to be inconsistent for the reason which a disciplined swordsman wields his blade, but it is agreeable as the ultimate aim of the real swordsmanship. The essence of Iaido is a non-combative discipline engaged in for the individual's spiritual cultivation. Through the blade we seek to improve our spirit and become better people, to promote peace and good feeling beyond the walls of the Do-Jo and into out daily lives.
Readiness on the occasion of practice
One must bear in mind the higher goals to achieve and take each steps and overcome each obstacle, but at the same time, one must relish and enjoy his challenges, though the path may be a difficult one to follow. If one studies the classical Budo for fun or through a whim, no true understanding is possible. The goal of self-perfection requires time and effort, and direction is always more important than haste. The classical Budo disclose their meaning only to those who are dedicated and who exert their minds and bodies in rigorous training. Please keep in mind. There are many styles of Iaido, many ways to cut, to move, and as one learns one improves technically. However, we train not only to learn techniques, but also to cultivate the heart and spirit.
With this respect to Korean KUMMOOYEH all " styles " will lead to the same goal. Achievements
- Started the North American Rumi Maki Association - Paterson New Jersey.
- Started the Texas Kummooyeh Association - Amarillo Texas
- United States Marine Corps - Close Quarter Combat ( Pugil Stick ) Champion.
- Tribal Law Enforcement Martial Arts - Instructors Award - ASP Baton Champion
- Organized the 1st ( Rumi Maki - Takanakuy ) Bear foot / Bear fist Tournament.
- Organized the Munay-Ki Knighthood fellowship - Under Dr. Alberto Villoldo - Inca Shaman.
- Organized the Mystic Knighthood fellowship - Under Master Francois Lepin - Kuji-in Master
- Organized the Muryo- Wasi - Lumminous warriors Alliance - Under Dr. Eddie Vuittonet Phd.
- Filmed a Rumi Maki - Stone Hand - Instructional Video Series.
- Filmed a series of Peruvian Stick fighting - Instructional DVDs.
- Filmed a series of Munay-Ki-Do Meditation Instructional DVDs.
- Filmed and story board the ( Elite D. Squad ) Motion Picture.
Sinchi Mike Akens begin his training in the Martial Arts at the age of 14 when his Uncle Pedro Lopez opened the first Rumi Maki - Inca stone hand Fighting School in 1975. The Lopez Yachay-Wasi was the first official Peruvian martial arts training facility to teach the fighting tactics of the ancient Inca warriors in the United States.During the mid 1980ties,
Sinch Mike, also trained in the Korean Martial Art of ( Hap Do Sool
under Grand Master Tom Gwak.
The Chinese-born Gwak is one of the few people in the Korean martial arts world with a ninth-degree black belt, and he has earned the title of grandmaster.
Hap Do Sool, which roughly translates to "combined way" or "combined skills," was developed by Gwak and incorporates several martial arts geared not only to self-defense, but also maintaining and monitoring health.
He later became the senior student under Grand Master Eddie Vuittonet,
who was the first person to research and categorize the
Grand Master Vuittonet created the Muryo Waza Training Lineage of American Rumi Maki,in the early 1980ties. Dr. Vuittonet studied the TAKANAKUY - Fighting festivals of Peru, investigating the various technique's of punching, blocking and kicking.. he discovered that the the mere boldness to participate in these events was the philosophical principle of braveness embraced by the Ancient Warriors of Peru.
After years of research and participation in these events, Dr. Vuittonet documented his writings in a martial arts journal, and began to teach the basic principles of these arm swings, lunges, ducks, hops and kicks in the Muryo Waza format. These adaptions were developed by his students, and became the basis of the American Rumi Maki training lineage.
TAKANAKUY is pronounced... in four syllables ( Ta - Ka - Na - Kuy ) which mean the blood is boiling in Quechua, one of the oldest spoken dialects of Peru, originating from the ancient Inca Empire. Takanakuy is an annual celebration that gives people the chance to solve personal differences with members of their community the old fashioned way, through violence.
Sinchi Mike Akens goes into great detail, explaining the history of American Rumi Maki as it is expressed in the Muryo Waza training lineage. His book which was co authored by Grand Master: Dr. Eddie Vuittonet Phd. is available for purchase on his website.
The yearly festival, which takes place every December 25th, is an
indigenous tradition that has a lot to do with family honor, reputation
and distrust in the judiciary system.
Takanakuy is viewed by many as the only way to put problems behind them, before New Year.
Sinchi Mike Akens is the franchise developer of the Inka Fighting Gyms - Yachay Wasi, and has co-founded 12 schools in the United States.
Favorite Quate; Knowledge becomes Wisdom when it has been applied in Action
Knowledge becomes Power when those Actions have been met and Mastered.
