Ip Seon is our internal or “soft” style of training that focuses on balance, breathing, and calming the mind. Its slow movements are practiced as a form of moving meditation and embodied philosophy. Based upon patterns in nature, our forms are inherently beautiful.
While Ip Seon is soft, it is also a martial art, and students learn the underlying self-defense applications of the movements to better understand the techniques.
Students build strength gently and slowly with attention paid to prevent injuries. With regular practice, posture improves, breathing slows, and a general sense of well-being emerges.
Awareness
The world is a busy place and slowing down isn’t easy. Through Ip Seon, we learn to slow down intentionally and become aware of our surroundings, our breath, and our movements. We cultivate calm and focus through meditative practices.
Balance
In our training, we improve our balance through fun and simple exercises. Better balance means fewer falls and safer falls as we age! By learning to move the whole body together, students improve their overall coordination at any age.
Flow
Through attention to our breathing and movements, we become aware of our internal Ki energy. Learning to move this energy gives our forms more grace and power. Our Ki Gong exercises help us connect to the ongoing flow of energy in our bodies and the external world.
Instructor and Program Manager
Our Ip Seon program is run by Chief Master Nell Newton who began her training with Grandmaster Wonik Yi in 1984. She was the first woman awarded a black belt in Ip Seon and she is the highest-ranking woman in our system.
Her classes are rigorous, fun, and attended by students of all ages.
Adult membership — all classes included (Tukong, Ip Seon, Sword)
$99 intro special: first month + uniform
No contracts · No enrollment fees
What Students Are Saying
“Master Ali is a remarkable teacher. Sure the martial arts and fitness are superior but the focus on the application of martial philosophy into the every day is what changed my life.”
— Douglas W. Hanks, Facebook“It’s more traditional than many schools and covers a wide variety of weapons and open hand techniques. I’ve been a student there for almost 20 years.”
— Jeremy Bopp, Google“Black belts and masters that have been training in Tukong over 30 years still come to train — you know it is a martial art system worthy of your investment of time.”
— Brad Clark, Google“Tukong not only gave me a foundation for self defense and physical fitness, but gave me a road map for life.”
— Pedro Antonio II, FacebookFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior martial arts experience?
No experience is required. Our Adult All Belt class welcomes complete beginners alongside students of all belt levels. Everyone starts somewhere.
Do I need to be in shape before I start?
No. Tukong training builds your fitness over time. Students of all fitness levels, ages, and body types train together and progress at their own pace.
What is Tukong Moosul?
Tukong Moosul is a traditional Korean martial art founded by Grandmaster Yi. It combines striking, kicking, self-defense, weapons training, and internal arts (Ip Seon / moving meditation) into a complete system for mind and body.
What does a typical adult class look like?
Classes run about an hour and include warm-up, fundamental techniques, combinations, and partner drills. The instructor scales the challenge to each student's level, so beginners and advanced students train productively side by side.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes — we offer a free one-week trial with no commitment or contracts. Sign up here.
Are contracts required?
No contracts and no enrollment fees. Membership is month-to-month. Discounts are available for military, law enforcement, families, and students.