World Song Moo Kwan Federation

03/15/2026

Are you a 4th Dan or higher with a verifiable Song Moo Kwan lineage? If so, you can get your story included in the SMK wiki that is set up within the WSMKF website. Forward your martial arts CV to us for inclusion!

11/28/2025

Come and add your history,, and lineage with us! The home of Song Moo Kwan history is here!

Song Moo Kwan Membership This list includes the pioneers and their students. Those who have verified rank as 4th Dan and higher will have pages.

07/22/2025

I find the majority of my time teaching class is spent on one steps followed by self defense. We always get into the reasoning behind one steps. One steps are not self defense. No attacker is going to attack you in a linear manner. However, one steps are a phenomenal way to learn numerous skills such as:

1. Distance
2. Timing
3. Focus
4. Control
5. Relative positioning
6. Blocking
7. Technique
8. Repetition
9. Angles
10. Critical thinking skills

These skills are all learned and developed in a safe environment with one steps.

04/16/2025

Regional membership directors appointed! If you know them, chat with them. Interested in joining us, chat with them.

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03/25/2025

It's official! The World Song Moo Kwan Federation has received it's trademark approval.

12/19/2024

08/08/2024

The information about the hyungs hasn't changed in this edition but there's more information about the name of the series.
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Training and learning continue! This book update has been in the works for about 2 years! Through the questions for an awesome student from the SMK lineage brought about the update to the book. The title change "Cheon B**g Hyung" is important!
The updated version is available here - https://buff.ly/3X1RWml
**Yes, a whole new creation had to be done due to publishing rules!

07/24/2024

Grandmaster Bill Miller of Professional Karate Studio (Minnesota) is one of SMK Sr. Grandmaster "Jay" Hyon's direct students! Sr. Grandmaster Hyon was a direct student of SMK founder Byung Jick Ro.

07/23/2024

Great class with Master Ray Fay and Master Jamie Hamilton

05/08/2024

Our organization is constantly updating. Drop on by wsmkf.org and check us out!

04/26/2024

The World Song Moo Kwan Federation and the United States Black Belt Federation have worked out an agreement, where, as long as you are a member in good standing with the WSMKF and hold a black belt certificate from the WSMKF, you will automatically receive rank recognition from the USBBF, once applied for. I strongly urge all to take advantage of this opportunity from a great and longstanding organization!

04/23/2024

I had a great conversation with GM Gerard Robbins today about the history of Tae Kwon Do and Song Moo Kwan. GM Robbins is the founder of https://taekwondohalloffame.com/museum/ and one of the early fighters in Tae Kwon Do tournaments. I don't want to make him feel old but I remember seeing him at tournaments when I was a kid. He's a very knowledgeable gentleman and wishes to preserve the history and heritage of all Tae Kwon Do.

1966 American Tang Soo Do Invitational Karate Tournament Poster. Courtesy of Mitchell and Jack Bobrow. (Copyright Protected)