CHONG SHIN KWAN

Mike Bingham demonstrating a Flying Crescent Kick!

The Korean word for "Spirit" implies much more than just the presence of a living being. It connotes the active manifestation of inner control and strength. The spirit is the outgrowth of a way of life and a rigid system of ideals that lead the individual into higher planes of mental and physical development.

Chong Shin Kwan (True Spirit School) is a martial arts system that has its roots in both the Korean martial art of TaeKwonDo and the Japanese martial art of KarateDo. The system was founded in 1979 by Master Roger A. Jarrett who holds equal rank in both the arts. Since the arts are somewhat similar and stem from the same roots, Master Jarrett decided to teach the two arts together.

As students work their way through the ranks, they learn one-step sparring, foot sparring combinations, board breaking techniques, realistic self-defense techniques, martial arts history, forms, Korean and Japanese terminology, and sparring. This knowledge blend gives Chong Shin Kwan students the ability to train anywhere and feel comfortable.

Chong Shin Kwan students are also challenged with the fundamentals of Aikido, Judo, Kobudo, and Iaido.