Our Timeline So Far
Han Guk Mu Sool® continues to develop and grow into a modern Association embracing and promoting Korean Martial Arts. We continue to add more and more exciting milestones in our history as we look to the future as a community of like minded members.
Association Formed
August 2023: After discussions between Brenden O'Sullivan (KKN) and Master Philip D Holmes (CKJN) the Association is formed.
Brenden O'Sullivan: Managing Director
August 2023: Brenden O'Sullivan creates the framework for the Association forming the company, structure and basis of Han Guk Mu Sool®
Master Philip D Holmes: Chief Master
September 2023: Master Philip D Holmes accepts the position of our Chief Master, Chair of the Masters Council and Chair of the Technical Council.
National Testing & Promotions
October 2023: We launch our first annual National Testing and Promotion events, as more schools continue to join the Association.
Chief Instructors Appointed
October 2023: We appoint our Associations two Chief Instructors, Masters John Gravenall and Philip Hinchliffe, and our two Deputy Chief Instructors Masters James Barker and Chris Winter.
We Go International
November 2023: We appoint our first Country Director in Spain, Master Jackie Rita Barry, and open our first International School in Murcia.
We Surpass 500 Members
December 2023: We celebrate having 8 Schools on board and surpassing 500 Members.
We Achieve Safeguarding Certification
January 2024: As an Association body we achieve Safeguarding Certification from the Safeguarding Code.
New Training Material Added
January 2024: Our Chief Instructors introduce Fighting Platforms into our training syllabus and we host our first major Workshop for Black Belt Instructors.
Master Marlin Sims Joins
February 2024: Master Marlin Sims joins the Association as our Country Director in the USA bringing with him decades of Martial Arts expertise. We also welcomed Muncie Martial Arts as our latest International School and family member.
We Connect with Master Choi (Sibpalki)
March 2024: We establish a connection with Master Choi in the Netherlands and engage in multiple Flag Spear Workshops to learn new content for our upcoming national display.
International Testings Commence
March 2024: Our UK National Testing and Promotion events now extend to our Spanish and American Schools and become twice yearly events for all locations.
Grant Scheme Launched
May 2024: Our first release of a £500 grant scheme open to all our members Schools occurs. This annual grant award is designed to support growth and development for our members.
Master Jay Lee Joins
May 2024: Master Jay Lee joins the Association as our Director of Studies and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.
Tournament & Display Launches
June 2024: We put on our inaugural Tournament & Display which is a resounding success and sets out our commitment to delivering these annually for our members.
16 Schools, 800 Members & Growing
July 2024: We take stock ahead of our October National Testing & Promotion events and begin to plan out 2025 and beyond.
19 Schools, 900 Members & Growing
September 2024: We are joined by new Schools from within the UK and Spain as the Association continues to grow
Master Bok Kyu Choi Joins
December 2024: Master Choi joins us as our Director of Classical martial Arts bringing his extensive knowledge and skill set to our Association
