Thousands of years ago, there were no martial art systems, as we know it today. The martial art is an invention of the Twentieth Century. In ancient times, before the introduction of firearms to warfare tactics, martial skills were part of the country, nation or kingdom's military combative training and was taught to the soldiers for the defense of their land. With the new technology of modern weaponry, these hand-to-hand martial skills were preserved through the creation of martial art systems, which we practice today as recreational sport or hobby. However, Hwa Rang Do^® is unique in that it not only preserves the combative skills of the Hwarang Warriors, but their spirit. It was through the efforts of the brave Hwarang Warriors, that a society was able to stay intact for over a thousand years, making it the longest civilization in the history of the World. It is this knowledge, philosophy and way of life, which we are attempting to preserve through the creation of the modern martial art system of Hwa Rang Do^® and Tae Soo Do,^® which was founded by one man's passion to empower benefit the people of today and tomorrow.