Welcome
to the official website of the International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™ (IJTMSK). The IJTMSK
is an officially and internationally recognized organization of traditional Korean martial arts schools and
practitioners operating under the direction and guidance of Grandmaster John B. Murphy.
The International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™ is authorized and fully accredited by the Republic of Korea, via the Hanminjok Hapkido Association.
As teachers and practitioners of traditional martial arts, all members of the IJTMSK pledge to follow the virtues and principles of the Hwa Rang, a famous historical group of warriors stemming from the ancient kingdom of Silla (pronounced: SHEE-lah), that unified all the various kingdoms present on the Korean peninsula. Although not as famous, there were similar groups in neighboring kingdoms which also held lofty ideals for their military, thus forming a trend of high ethical standards in regard to traditional Korean martial arts. For a PDF which outlines the IJTMSK Rules of Conduct, click HERE.
Contact us today to learn how the IJTMSK can help improve your martial arts program!
The International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™
Email: JTMShapkido@gmail.com
{ or jump to our Contact Us page to utilize the various options listed there }
The International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™ is authorized and fully accredited by the Republic of Korea, via the Hanminjok Hapkido Association.
As teachers and practitioners of traditional martial arts, all members of the IJTMSK pledge to follow the virtues and principles of the Hwa Rang, a famous historical group of warriors stemming from the ancient kingdom of Silla (pronounced: SHEE-lah), that unified all the various kingdoms present on the Korean peninsula. Although not as famous, there were similar groups in neighboring kingdoms which also held lofty ideals for their military, thus forming a trend of high ethical standards in regard to traditional Korean martial arts. For a PDF which outlines the IJTMSK Rules of Conduct, click HERE.
Contact us today to learn how the IJTMSK can help improve your martial arts program!
The International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™
Email: JTMShapkido@gmail.com
{ or jump to our Contact Us page to utilize the various options listed there }
~ Official “kwan” recognition and accreditation ~
Despite the fact that many Korean martial arts organizations outside of Korea utilize the word, “kwan” in describing themselves, it is important to realize that not all of them have official status as a fully recognized and accredited martial arts entity, or KWAN, in the eyes of the South Korean government. This is because the word ‘kwan’ (館) has an archaic meaning of “school” and yet it’s also the term that the Republic of Korea issues when sanctioning a martial arts oriented business.
Take note that the International Jun Tong Mu Sool Kwan™ (IJTMSK) is officially sanctioned by the Republic of Korea {Certificate No. A-76}, and thus, any certificates for DAN ranking issued by the IJTMSK are fully backed and approved in ways that unaccredited kwans can’t deliver.
To sum up, since many martial art groups use the word kwan in their name but few bear the credentials which make a true kwan so highly respected to begin with, it's wise to ascertain which martial art organization one should affiliate with. If you practice a traditional Korean martial art or sport, the IJTMSK invites you to look into affiliating with us. ~ It might be the best decision you ever make.
~ Info about JTMS Hapkido at the Heights Recreation Center in Richardson, TX ~
GM John Murphy is teaching classes on Wed. & Fri. each week this year at the Heights Recreation Center in Richardson, TX.
Details concerning cost and class times (as well as online registration) can be found here: JTMS Hapkido Classes
