9. The System of Kouk Sun-Do Practice

  There are three stages in Kouk Sun-Do practice. The first stage is Chung Gahk Do, which is organized into three levels: Choong-Ki Danbup, Kun-Gon Danbup, and Won-Ki Danbup. The second stage is Tong Ki Bup, which is also organized into three levels: Chin-Ki Danbup, Sam-Hap Danbup, and Cho-Ri Danbup. The final stage is Sun Do Bup, which is composed of Sam-Chung Danbup, Mu-Chin Danbup, and Chin-Gong Danbup.

  In practising Chung Gahk Do, we start with doing the method of circulating and distributing Ki (Ki-Hyul Sunwhan Yutong Bup) as a warm-up. Following the warm-up exercise, we do the main exercise. In the main exercise, we train with the Danchun breathing along with special postures and meditation (Danchun Haengong). There are 50 postures in Choong-Ki Danbup, 23 postures in Kun-Gon Danbup, and 360 postures in Won-Ki Danbup. After the main exercise, we finish with a concluding exercise, which makes the Ki (energy), conserved through the Danchun breathing, flow throughout our body, and Ki-Shin Bup, which strengthens the inner organs of our body.

  Practising Chung Kahk Do increases 'Won Ki' (the basic energy), keeps your Danchun filled with this energy, and circulates the energy into every "Kyung-Rahk". This process makes you feel fresh of mind and strong of body. The inharmony of both body and mind spontaneously disappear, you feel real health, and the gates of wisdom open allowing you to look at world affairs clearly and honestly. Also, you feel strength flowing to the hands and feet, you have the greater powers of endurance, and you sleep better. The hands and feet become warmer, and you feel warm energy circulating in the hands and feet. When you climb a mountain, you are not out of breath and you feel the continued growing of strength. Your skin becomes more elastic and your weight returns to normal. You feel new strength, have a bright and peaceful mind, and become broad-minded and generous.

  After finishing the Chung Kahk Do stage, you begin the practice of Tong Ki Bup. In this stage heaven and man are truly in harmony, and you will feel the real sense of the practice. After the Ton Ki Bup stage, you begin the Sun Do Bup stage, the last stage of Kouk Sun-Do, which brings you into ultimate
harmony with the universe. The road through the practice of Kouk Sun-Do is endless. Kouk Sun-Do is a complete and perfect system and has the longest history of any other way. Its real effects are boundless and you can feel them only through the practice of Kouk Sun-Do.

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