How MASTER CHINGI Started It All
Chairman “Chingi” , as he is popularly known throughout the ranks of the organization,started martial arts as an Arnis probationer. Then he founded the famous White Kimono Club in Bacolod. He started Karate under Koichi Kondo of All Japan Karate Do Association in that particular style. According to the genesis of The Philippine Moo Duk Kwan, after forming
the White Kimono, he originated the Karate technique called “Uchi Kudaki” which means pulverizing attack. He based this on the shuffling style of cock fighting as he himself is a cockfighting enthusiast. White Kimono progressed under him producing several local and national champions, among them were Gregorio Agaloos and Jimmy Magbanua, the 1967 ASIAN Heavyweight Karate Champion. In 1964, Master Chingi was introduced by Gregorio Agaloos to the great Korean Grandmaster and Founder of Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do, Grandmaster Hwang Kee. This made the door open for Master Chingi in learning the Art. After four years of correspondence ,Grandmaster Hwang Kee, through the city Mayor of Bacolod, sent an invitation to Master Chingi for a study grant in Korea to attend the Top Masters Course. In 1968, the Bacolod City Government officially sent Master Chingi to Seoul, South Korea to learn the art of Korean Tang Soo Do. The course included the Chief Instructor Course for Police Defensive Tactics and Advance Course for Top Masters in Karate (Tang Soo Do). To date, he is the only Filipino who was bestowed such honors and privileges. This course is offered only once in every 10 years. In Seoul, South Korea, the soon-to-be Grandmaster Chingi, experienced one and a half months of rigid training which started at four o'clock in the morning up to nine in the evening resting only to eat and personal necessities. After the extensive training, Master Chingi was awarded the rank of 6th Dan Black belt. Furthermore, he was allowed to organize Moo Duk Kwan in the Philippines. As the President the Philippine Moo Duk Kwan Incorporated registered with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), he is also a Black belt Commissioner who is authorized to promote Black belts. The organization has now different branches and clubs in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Master Chingi, retired as a Police Colonel from the Philippine National Police. He is married to Deborah Jereza with whom he has three sons. They are presently residing in Bacolod City. PHILOSOPHY OF MOO DUK KWAN SOO BAHK DO
According to the Moo Yei Do Bo Tong Ji, the name “BAHK” originated from the age of Chun-Chi (2700 years ago) and the name “SOO BAHK” originated during the Jon Han Dynasty in China (2200 years ago). This is the oldest historical documents available at present of any martial arts in Korea. Most of the original description relating to this fact in the MOO YEI DO BO TONG JI was followed from the original way recorded . According to the book "Joa Jun", Mun Gong from the Jin Dynasty had dreamed he used “BAHK” to fight King Song from the Tchi Dynasty (“Bahk” is “kwon Bahk”). Han Seo, the 10th King “Yae Je” of the Han Dynasty, Soo Bahk was used during the examination of military officers.”
Numerous description of the name “SOO BAHK” was recorded in the historical documentation and wall painting of tombs since the Han Dynasty (2000 years ago) and through the Koku Ryo Dynasty down to the Yi Dynasty (600 Years Ago). The name “SOO BAHK” was first used about 2200-2700 years ago in the age of Chun Chu in China. However, “SOO BAHK KI” seemed to have been more actively known and practiced in the Koku Ryo Dynasty (2000 years ago), Ko Ryo Dynasty (1000 years ago) of Korea. It is hard to conclude where Soo Bahk Do originated considering the limited historical information currently available. As an example, there were historical information to support the fact that at one time, Manchuria, San Dong Song, and Hwang Hae Ahn of China were Korean territories. This was during the Eun Dynasty, which was even before the age of Chun Chu. Because of this interrelationship, these areas of China have customs similar to Korea even up to this time. The Soo Bahk influence may have spread from Korea to China during that time. Although available research and historical documentation have not clarified the specific organization of Soo Bahk, it is a truly Korean traditional art. Soo Bahk is the only bare hand and foot martial technique that was handed down from the Koku Ryo Dynasty (2000 years ago). During the 36 years period (1910-1945), all dimensions of Korean traditional culture expression were prohibited during the Japanese occupation. No one knew about the existence of Soo Bahk for nearly a half century . Korea finally became an independent country when the World War II ended on August 15, 1945. Kwan Jang Hwang discovered Soo Bahk in Moo Yei Bo Tong Ji in 1957. This was the rebirth of Soo Bahk as a Korean Traditional Martial Art. On November 1959, he registered with the Ministry of Education in Korea for incorporation under the name of the “Korean Soo Bahk Do Association”. Korean Soo Bahk Do Association was formally registered as a corporation with the Korean Government on "June 30, 1960" and it continue to fulfill its mission.
