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Tradition Continues

Tradition Continues

Chun Seung Won

The House That Continues Tradition

Chun Seung Won preserves the martial arts, philosophy, and complementary disciplines passed through the Song family of Korea. Explore the history and teachings carried forward by Grandmaster Song and his disciples.

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Mind

Mental development

Body

Physical practice

Spirit

Balance and harmony

Our Tradition

A Living Heritage

Our history, lineage, and Grandmaster’s life illuminate the people and teachings that shaped this continuing tradition.

Our History

Discover the Song family heritage and the story of its transmission.

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Chun Seung Won lineage map across China, Korea, and the United States

Our Lineage

Explore the people and traditions represented in the lineage chart.

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Portrait of Grandmaster Song

Grandmaster Song

His life, teachings, and legacy.

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The Way of Life

Be a good life practitioner.

Grandmaster’s teachings connect character, discipline, physical practice, and the choices we make in daily life.

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The Way of Life

A lifelong path of study

Our studies bring together physical practice, inner cultivation, and a broader understanding of ourselves and the world.

Martial traditions

Traditional practice, principles, and application.

Breathing & meditation

Inner cultivation and a stronger foundation.

Philosophy, Baduk & tea

Broader studies for a balanced and meaningful life.

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Head Instructor Kristopher Glover, Grandmaster Song, and Head Instructor Clayton Moore, from left to right, at the March 2022 transfer of United States school leadership.

Continuing the Tradition

In March 2022, Grandmaster Song formally entrusted the United States school to Disciples Clayton Moore and Kristopher Glover.

Kristopher “Kris” Glover

Disciple · Head Instructor, Texas

Clayton Moore

Head Disciple · Head Instructor, New Mexico

Questions and Correspondence

We welcome thoughtful questions about our history and teachings. Opportunities for further study are considered individually.