In the early 1950's, when only native art Arnis/Eskrima and some unrefined techniques in Jujitsu and Judo were known in the country, a young man and an outstanding protege of an illustrious Arnis Master Inge Javelona established the first "Formal" Martial Arts School in Bacolod City. This Man is Casimiro "Chingi" Grandeza and the name of the school was White Kimono Club.

The Original Batch of students were composed of selected individuals, among them were: Marciano Torres, Nene Amoyon, Goyo Agolo-os, Tan brothers and a very young boy named Jojo Grandeza (who became the first President of Junior White Kimono Club not through election or appointment but through Combat Competition).

During the early years of the White Kimono Club, it concentrated on concentrated on teaching well-researched combat judo techniques which made it or not very popular but also legendary in Negros. Its popularity did not only catch the attention of most martial arts illuminates in the country but also caught the attention of the All Japan Karate Do Association (under Koichi Kondo) which the White Kimono Club Affiliated in 1958 and learned its first formal Karate Lessons.

In the early 60's, the White Kimono Club through the Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines was already demonstrating exemplary techniques, courage and discipline and even produced an Asian Heavyweight Champion (Jimmy Magbanua). Because of this positive image that the White Kimono students projected, Grandmaster Hwang Kee of Moo Duk Kwan became curious to know about the instructor and the White Kimono Club. Henceforth, communications and coordination started. And since the techniques, principles and concepts of Moo Duk Kwan were much in a higher plain in terms of mental, spiritual and physical development of an individual aside from being consistent with the objectives of the White Kimono Club. Then later decided to formally affiliate with the Moo Duk Kwan. Thus, in 1966, the Philippine Moo Duk Kwan was born.

During the 70's and the 80's in the hippie years, the use of prohibited drugs became rampant. The conservative ways of Filipinos became influenced by western lifestyle. The parents became concerned about the rising criminality and the safety of their children. So most of them enrolled their kids in Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do as to teach their children Self-Defense and Discipline to offr an alternative recreation. This brought about the enthusiasm of many teens in the Moo Duk Kwan Art and eventually the emergence of champions in different sponsored local and national competitions such as open tournaments, full contact, invitational, in school competitions and other martial arts.

in the late 80's and 90's up to the present, many were into health and sport activities. People were much concerned about their physical fitness and mental well-being to live a healthy lifestyle. People of different ages were trying almost anything to get in shape and to be able to achieve this, onw must have the proper affiliation with an organization that concentrates total workout, mind conditioning, physical exercise and mental enhancement. Moo Duk Kwan, being one of the most reputable organizatin around speaks for its performance, producing well-rounded champions in different classes, exemplifying discipline, responsibilty, honor, and sportmanship -- assets that are important and applicable to our daily lives.

In any field, there is always an unending search for innovations and Martial Arts as any field also aspires for upgrading and improvement. In December 1997, the Son of the Founder of Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do, H. C. Hwang, came to the Philippines to observe for himself the style and techniques of the Philippine Moo Duk Kwan. He was impressed with the advancements compared to other countries practicing the same art of Tang Soo Do. So in recognition, because of the Grandezas' unwavering determination to uplift the standards of Philippine Moo Duk Kwan, He raised them a rank higher and commended Masters Casimiro Grandeza, Manuel Grandeza, Jr. and Edgardo Grandeza specifically for the success. The Coming of the new millenium brought about the re-organization of the Philippine Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bahk Do Inc. and Simultaneously elected new set of officers and to mention our new Central Gym: Mansilingan, Bacolod City and the Admnistrative Office and Mindanao Chapter Gen GHQ: 51 Santiago Artiga St., Davao City

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