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Hwa Rang Do since it's conception in 1960 by our Founder, Dr. Joo Bang Lee, it has been one of the most comprehensive martial arts in the World as it was created with the Eastern metaphysics of the Um/Yang Theory.....

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The foundation and the spirit of martial arts lie in the advent of the sword.  With the coming of the Bronze Age, the world witnessed the power of the sword, which remained the primary weapon for battle for over 3,000 years until the introduction of gunpowder.....

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As my father had introduced Hwa Rang Do to the United States, I have introduced Hwa Rang Do to Europe, first in the mid 1980s in Germany.  However, my disciple from Italy, Chief Instructor Marco Mattiucci was most successful in Europe with over 15 clubs.....

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"The key to the universe lies dormant withing the self, Waiting to awaken through self-discovery."

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The underlying principles in which Hwa Rang Do techniques and its philosophies are founded lies in the metaphysics of the Um-Yang Theory.  That, in the universe there exists primarily energy, which consists of polar opposites of negative and positive forces, love and strife, light and darkness.....

To most, the idea of inheriting a legacy might seem attractive and a blessing.  However, the reality is far less romantic and ideal.  I am not naive to think that my future is secured by such a position.  In fact, it is a huge burden.....

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He is no doubt one of the best-prepared Masters of Korean styles of our generation.  Heir to a complete, beautiful and complex Art that allows all who practice it to develop in a harmonic, balanced and complete way, Taejoon Lee is a real bridge between tradition and modernity......

Starting from July 1st to July 8th 2017 the World Hwa Rang Do Association Annual Black Sash Conference / Seminars / Championships took place in Genoa, Italy.  It was an incredible event with hundreds of participants from many different countries.....

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