Tong-Il Moo-Do is the way of unified martial arts which, centering upon the Unification Principle, harmonize and systematize the circular movement (soft motion) as the subject and linear movement (hard motion) as the object, and gives meaning and value on the movements and techniques.
Tong-Il Moo-Do
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Combines elements of Karate, Taekwondo, & Hapkido
Tong-IL Moo-Do is a Korean martial art that combines elements of Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Hapkido. The name “Tong-IL” means “unification” in Korean, reflecting the art’s goal of unifying the body and mind, and “Moo-Do” translates to “martial way”. The focus of Tong-IL Moo-Do is on developing physical and mental discipline, self-defense skills, and a positive and confident mindset. The training includes a variety of techniques such as kicks, punches, joint locks, throws, and forms (pre-arranged sequences of movements). Tong-IL Moo-Do is practiced by people of all ages and abilities and is a popular form of martial arts in many countries around the world.
Benefits of Tong-IL Moo-Do
Develop your physical and mental discipline, self-defense skills, and gain a confident mindset
Why learn this martial art?
The main purpose of Tong-Il Moo-Do is to help trainees, centering on true love, to realize the three fundamental goals of life. The first is becoming a person of mature character who learns self-control through mind-body unity and develops the capacity to love.
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History and Origin of Tong-IL Moo-Do
The beginning to present of Tong-IL Moo-Do
The Very Beginning
On Jan. 5, 1979 Dr. Moon gave instructions to Dr. Seuk to teach Tong-Il Moo-Do at the Belvedere Training Center and at the Unification Theological Seminary in America. Soon after that he also told him to teach Tong-Il Moo-Do to all the security guards at East Garden, including four “Kyokushin Karate” black-belt holders.
On Easter Sunday, April 15, 1979, Dr. Moon visited the gym at Belvedere in order to see the guards training in Tong Il Moo Do. After watching a brief exhibition he wrote a calligraphy with the words “Advancing bravely forward with discipline.” This was the official beginning of Tong-IL Moo-Do.
Joon Ho Seuk
Founder of Tong-IL Moo-Do
Joon Ho Seuk who hails from South Korea founded Tong-IL Moo-D in 1979.
In The 80's
Tong-IL Moo-Do was introduced to Kenya in 1987
In 1980, representatives from four martial art groups –Chongdosul, Kyokushin Karate, Joon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and Tong-Il Moo-Do- gave an exhibition.
On Jan. 2, 1983 Dr. Seuk became the leader of CARP-USA and began a tour of American university campuses giving Unification Thought lectures and Tong-Il Moo-Do exhibitions. The title of the tour was “The Martial Arts and Unificationism”. It began in the winter at Boston University and continued on to the University of Texas in Houston, the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and the University of California in Berkeley. In those days these universities were famous strongholds of the leftist student movement.
During the first martial arts tour leftist students did their utmost to oppose the tour. However, the majority of students showed interest in the lectures. During the second tour the leftists’ power was greatly weakened.
In 1986 Kensaku Takahashi, a top Tong-Il Moo-Do instructor, visited England and Germany and held a European Continental Martial Arts Seminar in Holland.
The 90's
In 1980, representatives from four martial art groups –Chongdosul, Kyokushin Karate, Joon Rhee Tae Kwon Do and Tong-Il Moo-Do- gave an exhibition.
On Jan. 2, 1983 Dr. Seuk became the leader of CARP-USA and began a tour of American university campuses giving Unification Thought lectures and Tong-Il Moo-Do exhibitions. The title of the tour was “The Martial Arts and Unificationism”. It began in the winter at Boston University and continued on to the University of Texas in Houston, the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and the University of California in Berkeley. In those days these universities were famous strongholds of the leftist student movement.
During the first martial arts tour leftist students did their utmost to oppose the tour. However, the majority of students showed interest in the lectures. During the second tour the leftists’ power was greatly weakened.
In 1986 Kensaku Takahashi, a top Tong-Il Moo-Do instructor, visited England and Germany and held a European Continental Martial Arts Seminar in Holland.
Michael Kellett established a Tong-Il Moo-Do school in San Francisco, and one Finnish trainee returned home and established the first Tong-Il Moo-Do branch in Europe. Soon after that he established a Tong-Il Moo-Do school in Estonia, which at that time was still part of the Soviet Union. Through Tong-Il Moo-Do’s foundation in Estonia, Dr. Seuk and Mr. Takahashi were able to enter Russia even before True Father made his Moscow trip in April 1990.
After that Mr. Takahashi was sent to East and West Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines and Thailand to hold Tong-Il Moo-Do special training programs, through which during this time many new members joined the church.
Gerry Servito started teaching Tong-Il Moo-Do in the Philippines. In the 1980s during its peak more than 100 black-belts were produced. Under the instruction of these black-belts, thousands of students studied Tong-Il Moo-Do. To teach all these students, a headquarters was established in Manila and 40 new branches were opened throughout the Philippines. Many of the Filipino instructors went on to various countries in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America to spread Tong Il Moo Do.
In Argentina, the national leader, Gustavo Giuliano, introduced Tong-Il Moo-Do to Brazil, Uruguay and some other countries. He once gave a Tong-Il Moo-Do exhibition in front of 5,000 people at Buenos Aires’ Luna Park stadium.
During its peak in Kenya the instructor Henry Mungai, who graduated at the top of his class, and Francis Njiru opened 32 Tong-Il Moo-Do clubs with more than 1,000 students as members. They also opened clubs in the neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Rwanda. In Democratic Republic of Congo, Tong-Il Moo-Do was introduced in 1990 by a Pilipino brother named June Flores.
One Tong-Il Moo-Do instructor taught the bodyguards of the president of Estonia. In Germany Mr. Hiroshi Karita opened a Tong-Il Moo-Do club and also taught at a police academy and at some universities.
From 1983 to 1990 Mr. Takamitsu Hoshiko taught UTS students Tong-Il Moo-Do, producing many black-belts.
Especially Mr. Takahashi worked diligently to spread Tong-Il Moo-Do in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and South America. In 1992, after the breakup of the Soviet Union, he gave exhibitions in Estonia, Ukraine, Moscow and St. Petersburg. After this tour Michael Kellett and Don Harbour established a Tong-Il Moo-Do headquarters in St. Petersburg.
At the beginning of the new millennium both Dr. Moon and Chairman Hyun Jin Moon have emphasized the need to practice martial arts for the cultivation of the spirit of the young generation. Chairman Hyun Jin Moon especially is aware of the superior nature of Tong-Il Moo-Do.
The 00's
On March 25, 2001, in Los Angeles, Dr. Seuk received special blessing and encouragement from Dr. Moon to revive the Tong-Il Moo-Do project. On May 4, 2001 Dr. Moon bestowed many blessings, gladly writing a special calligraphy and choosing a special symbol (logo) for Tong-Il Moo-Do, which he signed it at East Garden.
At the direction of Chairman Hyun Jin Moon, during the graduation ceremony of his Second 21-Day Special Workshop at UTS on May 6, 2001, 25 Tong-Il Moo-Do experts and 20 young trainees gave a very successful demonstration in front of Chairman Hyun Jin Moon and the workshop participants. After this, all the Tong-Il Moo-Do leaders determined to make a new start.
The first international workshop, held in Manila, Philippines, brought together nearly 100 martial artists, most of them black belts, from the Philippines, Thail and, and Taiwan. Trainers for the workshop included instructors from Korea, Japan, the United States, Russia, Argentina, Kenya and the Philippines.
In addition to their martial arts training sessions, participants also heard a series of slide presentations that have been developed over the past ten years by the International Educational Foundation, which systematizes Dr. Moon’s Completed Testament Age thought. Tong-Il Moo-Do instructors are expected to be well-versed not only in giving practical instruction in techniques but also in giving spiritual guidance to their trainees based on Dr. Moon’s teaching. Learning how to give these lectures is a beginning step.
The second international training workshop, held in Nairobi, Kenya, followed a similar pattern to that of the Philippines. About 70 martial artists of various levels of belt gathered from the Ivory Coast, Congo, Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia and Kenya. After training for one week, those trainees who qualified were awarded promotions.
One special feature of this workshop was the appearance one evening of a colonel from the Kenyan army who came to watch a demonstration of Tong-Il Moo-Do self-defense techniques, the colonel showed a keen interest in the demonstration and, recognizing their effectiveness, afterwards expressed the desire that he and his company be trained in such techniques.
In October 2001 an international Tong-Il Moo-Do workshop was held in Moscow with 36 young participants. The next month another workshop was held in Mongolia with 70 young participants.
In February 2002, 42 international instructors participated in a Tong-Il Moo-Do workshop at the Sun Moon University Asan Campus in Korea. The participants were from Africa, Russia, Japan, China, South America, Korea, the United States and Southeast Asia. Although it was very cold outside at the location, all the participants were enthusiastic to learn new techniques and prepare for their demonstration at the WCSF 2002. Of special note were two instructors from the People’s Republic of China who participated in the workshop. Dr. Seuk gave names to several new forms: Pyung Hwa eui Bon, Bog Gui eui Bon, Wang Gwon eui Bon, Seung Li Hae Ban eui Bon and Gong Eui eui Bon.
At the end of workshop, the president of the Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation, Mr. Myung, visited the Dojong and gave a speech. He emphasized the importance of repeating basic techniques over and over again. A successful demonstration was held in front of Mr. Myung and several Korean VIPs at the Sun Moon University Dojong.
On February 15, at the finale of Hanmadang Games, a Tong-Il Moo-Do demonstration was held together with the Sun Moon University martial arts team in front of Dr. and Mrs. Moon and Hyung Jin Moon. Wang Gwon eui Bon was performed by Master Takamitsu Hoshiko for the first time publicly. Master Diego Sosa demonstrated his quick reflexes by catching an arrow and Master Gustavo Giuliano inspired all present by breaking five ice bars at the end of the demonstration.
After this, Tong-Il Moo-Do instructors and students performed a demonstration at the World CARP Convention. Wang Gwon eui Bon, Gong Eui eui Bon, and Dan Lyun Yong Jin eui Bon were performed. Many in the young audience were very excited by the demonstration.
After this event in Korea, all the Tong-Il Moo-Do instructors again determined to make a new start. During 2002 until the present, many Tong-Il Moo-Do workshops have been held in various places throughout the world.
The Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship
The Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship is an annual martial arts competition held in Mombasa, Kenya. The championship features participants from various countries around the world, who come together to showcase their skills and compete against each other in different martial arts disciplines.
Tong-il Moo-Do is a Korean martial art that emphasizes self-defense, physical fitness, and character development. It incorporates techniques from various martial arts styles, including Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, and Hapkido. Tong-il Moo-Do also places great emphasis on moral values and spiritual growth, making it a holistic approach to martial arts.
The Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship provides a platform for martial artists to test their skills, compete against the best in the world, and learn from each other. The competition features various events, including forms, sparring, breaking, self-defense, and weapons demonstrations.
The championship also includes seminars and workshops on different aspects of martial arts, such as training techniques, strategy, and philosophy. These workshops are led by renowned martial arts masters and provide an opportunity for participants to learn from the best in the world.
The Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship is not just a competition but also a cultural exchange. Participants get to interact with people from different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions. This exchange promotes understanding and unity among people from different parts of the world.
Overall, the Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship is an exciting event that brings together martial artists from all over the world to showcase their skills, learn from each other, and promote peace and unity through the practice of martial arts.
The Present And What The Future Holds
The future of Tong-IL Moo-Do looks bright as it continues to gain popularity and recognition around the world. The martial art has a strong emphasis on character development, moral values, and spiritual growth, which makes it appealing to people of all ages and backgrounds. As more people become interested in Tong-IL Moo-Do, there will likely be continued efforts to develop and refine the techniques and philosophy of the martial art.
In addition, Tong-IL Moo-Do has the potential to expand into new regions and countries as more people become aware of its benefits and principles. There are already many schools and organizations dedicated to teaching Tong-IL Moo-Do, and these groups will likely continue to grow and evolve in the coming years.
Furthermore, Tong-IL Moo-Do’s emphasis on peace, unity, and cooperation is particularly relevant in today’s world, where there is often conflict and division. The martial art has the potential to promote greater understanding and harmony among people from different cultures and backgrounds, which is an important goal in today’s interconnected world.
Overall, the future of Tong-IL Moo-Do looks promising, and it will likely continue to be an important martial art that promotes physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for many years to come.
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Federations
Who governs Tong-IL Moo-Do?
Affiliated to the World Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation and in Kenya the Kenya Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation.
Curriculum
Duration for learning and sessions within a week
It takes anything between 3-6 Years to even earn first dan black belt, all this based on consistency in training.
Training Sessions should take anything between 3-6 Years to even earn first dan black belt, all this based on consistency in training, with training per week being at least three times a week.
Belts
Tong-Il Moo-Do Belt Hierarchy
Ranking in Tong-IL Moo-Do starts with Yellow Belt, then Yellow Green, Green Belt, then Green Blue, Blue Belt, then Blue Brown, Brown Belt then Brown stripe Black, Brown stripe second Black and then Black Belt
Black Belt
Brown stripe second Black Belt
Brown stripe Black Belt
Brown Belt
Blue Brown Belt
Blue Belt
Green Blue Belt
Green Belt
Yellow Green Belt
Yellow Belt
What is Tong-Il Moo-Do best for?
Tong-IL Moo-Do is best for competitive or sports and self-defense skills. Having Unified skills from arts like Taekwondo, Karate, Judo and Jijistu makes it unique as students are not limited to one particular art.
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