The Cheongye Kwan Institute

Martial Arts styles

Barry Cook of the Cheongye Kwan talks about how classical styles of Martial Art should be more evolutional when it comes to self-defense.

History and formation of the Cheongye Kwan

Barry Cook of the Cheongye Kwan talks with students about how the Cheongye Kwan was formed and the reasons he developed it.

Interview with Grandmaster Chris Davies

Barry Cook of the Cheongye Kwan interviews his Taekwondo instructor Grandmaster Chris Davies (Chungdokwan 9th Dan) and asks him about his life in the Martial Arts.
Interview carried out on Sunday 7th June 2020.

Mr. Miyagi and the Karate Kid

Barry Cook talks about the Mr. Miyagi character and the Karate Kid movies.

Martial Arts Titles

Barry Cook talks about the various titles and methods of address within the Martial Arts.

The Zero Tolerance Policy.

Barry Cook talks about the Zero Tolerance Policies that are currently in place within our school system and the right of students to be able to defend themselves.

How the Cheongye Kwan was formed.

Barry Cook talks about how he founded the Cheongye Kwan Martial Arts philosophy in 2007.

International Certification

Barry Cook talks about the relevance of having international Martial Arts certificates.

Heroes - good or bad?

Barry Cook talks about heroes and if it is a good or bad idea to have them.

Developing Flexibility

Barry Cook discusses flexibility and ways of increasing the range of motion in the hip and leg muscles.