My City June 2022

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KUK SOOL IS A BATTLEFIELD MARTIAL ART FOCUSED ON DEFENSE AGAINST MULTIPLE OPPONENTS.

awarded with stripes for attendance and with belts for accomplishment. ‚e belt program is strict but provides signi€cant benchmarks to aim for, unlike your standard gym. Moving up in rank is extremely signi€cant.” Pivot Point o ers two martial arts disciplines: Kuk Sool and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Kuk Sool is a unique Korean art that predates the Japanese occupation. “Most Korean martial arts are inŠuenced by the Japanese,” explains Wright. “Kuk Sool looks di erent.” It focuses on weapons training, pressure

points, throwing, falling, etc. Everything is predicated on the concept of self-defense against multiple opponents. “It’s a battle€eld martial art emphasizing the ability to absorb, attack, control and disable,” adds Wright. Kuk Sool works well in nearly all situations, save one: going to ground. So, in order to €ll the gap,Master Wright traveled to California to learn Jiu-Jit su from the legendary Gracie family. “Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is about knowing how to €ght when on the ground,” says Wright. “It’s the perfect technique to conserve your

provides a great reward.”‚e school is open for anyone four years of age or older, and many adults €nd numerous bene€ts, as well. “For adults, it’s about personal growth,” Wright explains. “Adults are

Last year, Master Wright changed the name of the school to Pivot Point Martial Arts to further align it with his goal. “I named it Pivot Point because I believe the school can be a pivot point in a person’s life,” he ex plains. “Helping a person change their destiny is our mission.We train in the martial arts to the best of our ability but the bigger focus is helping people make changes in their lives. If anyone is unhappy with the direction of their life, health, attitude, self-discipline, etc., our school will support them and help.” Pivot Point Martial Arts o ers a positive environment where students focus on col lective support, not compe tition. In addition to physi cal training, young students undergo a character devel opment program including a variety of subjects such as health, hygiene, social skills, mental skills and self-con€- dence. “We study a new topic every two months,” adds Wright. “It’s challenging but

PIVOT POINT MARTIAL ARTS FOCUSES ON SUPPORT, NOT COMPETITION.

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