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What is Kuk Sool Hapkido?

Kuk sool Hapkido is a Korean martial art that originated in the Korean royal court during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is a comprehensive martial art that incorporates a wide range of techniques, including punches, kicks, strikes, joint locks, pressure point attacks, traditional forms and throwing techniques. One of the key principles of kuk sool is the use of circular and flowing/fluid movements, which allows practitioners to redirect an attacker's energy and momentum, using it against them. Kuk sool also emphasizes the use of fluid and graceful movements, as well as mental focus and control. In addition to its focus on practical self-defense techniques, kuk sool also ....
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Our first tournament!!

June 18, 2022 at Revolution Battle by Joe's Fit Revolution in Sacramento, CA. We brought 7 competitors to our first tournament and brought back 4 medals!! Our first gold by Odin in sparring and 2 silver medals by the Dela Cruz's in sparring. Leina also brought back a 3rd place medal in forms. We came with the attitude of conquering our fears and opening up to new experiences. I am extremely proud of everyone Faithly, Odin, Jamison, Alixen, Chan, Leina, Calvin, and friends and family who showered our team with support. All of you represented G-Elite Martial Arts more than any of us could imagine. I hope everyone leveled up and brings that fire into the school. This is just the beginning!!! ....
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We made top 5!!

Expertise.com has ranked us in the top 5 of the 41 Elk Grove, CA martial arts schools! We are honored and grateful for their acknowledgement and strive for the rest of the Elk Grove community to rank us as their favorite martial arts school for children and adults. ....
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October 23 Tournament

Another tournament in the books!! GGM Lloyd Craft’s Annual Northern CA Martial Arts Championships hosted by Mighty Crane Kenpo Karate. The G-Elite Tournament Team did extremely well. Almost all of our members placed and we even had two go into the grand championships! I am so proud of these guys facing their fears and going into the ring to test their abilities. I am extremely proud of our yellow belts who ended up taking 1st 2nd and 3rd place. I can't wait for more to come and to continue to watch everyone grow and surpass their limitations. ....
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Is Sparring Important?

A common question we receive is: Is sparring important/necessary to martial arts training? YES! And here are a few reasons why: 1. Skill Development: Sparring allows practitioners to apply the techniques and skills they have learned in a realistic and dynamic setting. It helps them understand how to effectively use their techniques, adapt to different situations, and make quick decisions under pressure. Through regular sparring, martial artists can refine their techniques and improve their overall skill set. If you can't do a technique while stressed and under pressure, you do NOTknow that technique. 2. Self-Defense Preparation: Sparring provides valuable experience in dealing with ....
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Joe's 2nd Annual Tournament

Another one in the books! So proud of our G-Elite Sparring Team. We brought 8 competitors to spar Joe's 2nd Revolution Battle at Brookfield Elementary and received 2 gold medals! Many of our competitors were first timers and received honorary medals. I am so proud of them as it's difficult enough to even enter a ring, but to receive recognition for their hard work is always so fulfilling. I love what competing provides as its the most realistic approach in applying self defense in real time and showing others that every single one of those reps counted for something. It also provides the best simulation in how deep of an understanding of their techniques and how much knowledge you have ....
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G-Elite Attends the WKF 2023 Summit!

G-Elite Martial Arts had the privilege of being invited to attend the World Kido Federation's 2023 biannual summit. It was an incredible honor to be invited by the Grandmaster Seo family and the opportunity to be reunited with old mentors and friends was one that couldn't be missed. The nostalgia of training and being surrounded by lifelong martial artists was something that had been missed throughout the years. The meetings and training sessions were impressive as it was clear that everyone in attendance had one goal in mind; to preserve and continue the authenticity of martial arts and kapkido. The WKF goes beyond traditional martial arts to have relatable and impactful lessons, ....
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Elite Sports

After a week of wearing Elite Sports ultra light BJJ martial arts uniform, I can say that using a grappling uniform for traditional martial arts training has several pros and cons. The pro side is the uniform feels extremely durable and made of quality materials. Putting it on made me feel like i was training with a weighted top as the material is much thicker. Kinda felt like i was in my training arc in an anime. I also really really enjoyed the pants. They feel as if they're snug, however once you start moving there's definitely enough space to allow fluid movements. I had several students try them and we all enjoyed the tapered cut and feel, unlike our current uniform pants; students ....
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Collab with Elite Sports

We're excited to announce that we were contacted and agreed to work with Elite Sports and Born Tough to try out their products! We will come up with a review post once the product testing is done and hopefully choose them to help design our black belt uniforms!! Keep an eye out for these updates. Check out the uniforms here: https://www.elitesports.com/ collections/brazilian-jiu- jitsu-mens-bjj-gis https://www.borntough.com/ ....
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Why do we have testing in Martial Arts?

We just had another successful testing ceremony and one of the students asked, "If testing is just seeing if we know things that we learned in class, why do we have a special day for it and why is it so hard?" And I thought that it was an insightful question that many others may have. Especially those who do not actively participate in testing for advancement. Simply put, everyday is testing. Every class, every lesson, every technique, every day we wake up; we are being tested, and overcoming these tests is one of the best ways to recognize your knowledge especially after a difficult and stressful session. Everyone looks skilled/knowledgable when they are calm and collected, but in ....
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Second Tournament for 2022

We did it again! Second place for sir Calvin and ma'am Leina!! So proud of them on placing with such short prep time since I was away for three weeks. Such an honor to be invited to Might Crane Kenpo's 1st tournament. Very long day, but time well spent. We will work harder and gain our first gold medal!! As always, I am so proud of everyones hard work and can't wait to keep growing with everyone. Props to sir Dennis for coming through and recording their matches, which have been uploaded to our youtube channel (yes, we have one and it's still in the works!!) link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MZTThZGRFg ....
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We're #1?!

https://distinguishedteaching.com/report/mixed-martial-arts-classes/near_elk-grove-sacramento-county,ca/ To our surprise, Distinguished Teaching has voted us #1 MMA Gym in Elk Grove, CA out of 258 schools in Sacramento!! We are truly humbled and honored to receive their praise and vote. I have reached out to state we are more of a traditional martial arts school, however haven't heard back from them. I did notice that others were also traditional martial arts school and not exactly MMA gyms. Maybe that's going to be the new age term for all martial arts? I hope to live up to this rank for years to come. Thank you again Distinguished Teaching and everyone who supports G-Elite Martial ....
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We Made it on TV!

Thank you so much Lori Wallace and everyone at Good Day Sacramento for having us on the show! Such a pleasant surprise and thank you Nikki Gaddis for suggesting we be a segment on the show. I'm so honored and feel so welcomed by the community and hope to serve you as much as we can. You can see the rest of the show from the following link: ....
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What's the difference?

I often get asked, "how are my karate classes?" and I have to explain we don't teach karate classes, we have kuk sool hapkido classes and have to go into explaining karate is a specific type of martial arts and not the genre or general term for them. They will usually follow up listing any style they have heard of, "oh so it's taekwondo kung fu or is it brazilian jiu-jitsu?" So, I thought it would be an interesting blog topic to address: what martial arts is as a whole to me and their differences. Marital arts is a general term to a system of self defense, which can be further broken down into the categories such as sports, traditional, exercise, and even spiritual or healing. The art ....
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Parent's Night

As a martial arts studio, G-Elite Martial Arts prides itself on not just teaching self-defense and physical fitness, but also promoting positive character traits such as discipline, respect, and perseverance. In order to showcase our students' progress and to foster a strong sense of community among our families, we recently held a successful 'Parent's Night' event. Our Parent's Night was an opportunity for parents to enjoy an evening to themselves, while students enjoyed an evening of team building, games, dinner, art, and desserts. Overall, the night was a great success, not just in terms of showcasing our students' life skills, but also in strengthening the bonds ....
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Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!! Our second Halloween party was a great success. We have some beautiful costumes and artwork displayed at the school. Everyone got to play various games and win prizes. I think the adults loved it as much as the kids did. Can't wait for next year! ....
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Winter Break

As we bring 2022 to a close and start our winter break, I just wanted to express how extremely proud I am of the growth and progress we have made in 2022. Since our doors first opened, we have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming and inclusive community for students of all ages and abilities. We have focused on building a strong foundation of respect, discipline, and perseverance, and have seen our students blossom both inside and outside the dojang. Especially with the unexpected difficulties from the pandemic. One of the highlights of 2022 has been our success in the tournaments we participated in. Gaining medals for almost every participant in forms and/or sparring and our ....
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KSMY Visits G-Elite Martial Arts

A long time martial arts partner since the 90s, Master My Callison, owner of KSMY Martial Arts in Sacramento, CA, brought her amazing students over for our first meeting and a friendly sparring competition. It was amazing to see everyone's skillset and watch their nerves and fears turn into confidence and strength. I was impressed by everyone's control, thought process, and their willingness to dive in. I can't wait for future events and to watch all of you grow into incredible martial artist. ....
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Guest Instructor Brandon

We had a special guest instructor!! Brandon Reynolds, a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Sir Brandon is a well versed martial artist and has experience in: tricking, Capoeira, and kick boxing. I met sir Brandon years ago at a tricking class and we've kept supporting each other through social media in advancing in our training. Sir Brandon was able to share some tricking and TKD knowledge as well as learn some of our G-Elite curriculum. Both children and the adult martial artist admired his kind and thoughtful instruction as well as welcomed him as if he had always been here. I hope to have sir Brandon and many other martial arts experts come to expand our knowledge, experience, and ....
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Join Us For the Best Adult Kuk Sool Hapkido in Elk Grove

Welcome To Our New Website! We’re Proud To Serve Elk Grove with Adult Kuk Sool Hapkido! At G-Elite Martial Arts, we are working hard to go above and beyond for every person who walks through our doors. And you could be next! We are offering Elk Grove a hands-on approach to Adult Kuk Sool Hapkido. And you don’t need any prior experience to succeed! Come visit us at G-Elite Martial Arts and see for yourself what makes us the best Adult Kuk Sool Hapkido facility in town. Just fill out the "Request Information" form on the side of the page and stop in for a visit today! And don't forget to click below to visit us on our social media pages!! ....
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What is Kuk Sool Hapkido?

Our first tournament!!

We made top 5!!

October 23 Tournament

Is Sparring Important?

Joe's 2nd Annual Tournament

G-Elite Attends the WKF 2023 Summit!

Elite Sports

Collab with Elite Sports

Why do we have testing in Martial Arts?

Second Tournament for 2022

We're #1?!

We Made it on TV!

What's the difference?

Parent's Night

Happy Halloween!

Winter Break

KSMY Visits G-Elite Martial Arts

Guest Instructor Brandon

Join Us For the Best Adult Kuk Sool Hapkido in Elk Grove

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