«A Bit of Grammar and History»

De Alba is the family name of our martial arts' founder. This name has significant meaning and reflects more than the fact that this system was developed by him. The words De Alba can be translated from the Spanish language as "the Dawn of a New Day" or "Of the Dawn".

As for this System of martial art, this directly implies that this is an art that has been systematically taken to a new age, and if you will, to a new level. Now, as for Modern Farang Mu Sul®, we need to break down those words. Modern is obvious, (actually translated from the Korean word "Hyun Dae"), but the word "Farang" is very interesting and has several translations. Such as "Knight", "Warrior", "Outsider" or "Wanderer".

The context that it is used here is from an ancient group of historical Korean warriors. It is used to pay homage and reference to their fighting spirit, which was legendary in Korean history.

The words Mu Sul are also Korean and can be translated as " Martial Art ", " Military Art ", " Warrior Art " or "the Fighting Art of ". For our purposes here, it represents the last version: "The Fighting Art", as this system is more than a "Way ( Do in Korean)" or "System ( Ryu in Korean) ".

Although it does contain these elements, the main focus and purpose of this system lies in its fighting applications. It is a system designed for self-defense, as well as self-empowerment and character development.

There are many benefits that come from martial arts training. Benefits such as self-confidence, better mental and physical fitness, coordination, self-discipline and self-defense among numerous others. It is the philosophy of this system that all of these are by-products of serious training in a martial art that emphasizes "Self Defense".

Therefore, the De Alba System of Modern Farang Mu Sul® is meant to translate as "the Modern Warriors Fighting Art".

«The Philosophy» One of the logos for this system is a sun rising from the horizon of the ocean, encased in double border triangle. Extraordinary symbolism is represented here. We have "heaven and earth", "fire and water", "balance, harmony and Umm/Yang", "the dawn of a new day", "our projected image and reflection", there is the symbolism contained in "all things three (the triangle)", "mind, body and spirit", "Yu - Won - Hap / Kang - Kak - Kan (of the Umm/Yang ), "impenetrable defense" and "indomitable spirit" among many, many other things.   Yu-Soft     Kang-Hard Won-Circular      Kak-Linear     Hap – United     Kan-Separated

This philosophy is placed into action by both taking an honest evaluation of the martial arts, in regards to what is functional in and pertinent to today’s world and by honestly, freely expressing ourselves in the sense of being a True Warrior and all that this entails. This philosophy can and must co-exist within the framework of gritty "Traditional Principles" and Modern Training as well as Progressive Thinking. Without loosing sight of where we came from, we owe it to ourselves as well as our predecessors to move forward to the NEXT LEVEL.

With over 40yr. of experience in the martial arts, Grand Master Michael De Alba has used his study of numerous systems to create his own expression of a comprehensive and combat effective art. Drawing from his personal trainings of the already vast knowledge contained in the Korean martial arts of the Farang (aka: Farang Do, Farang Kwan, Hwarang Do, Farang/Tae Kwon Do, Hwarang/Hapki Do,Sun Mu Do, Do HapSul etc.) as foundation, Grand Master De Alba has not limited this art to only one version of "the truth".

De Alba combines the valuable techniques and traditions of classical "Farang" with effective training methods, techniques and influences from other sources into the De Alba System of Modern Farang Mu Sul®, such as Ocidental striking methods influence: Boxing, Streetfighting, American Kick Boxing, Muay Thai Kick Boxing and influences from other oriental countries.

The De Alba system integrates the key elements of Kickboxing, Trapping, Grappling, Joint Locks, Pressure Points, Weapons and much more into an easy to learn, functional program, making Modern FMS® indeed one of the most versatile, comprehensive, progressive, effective and multi-faceted arts in existence today.