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Jan 11, 2018 · In this post, we're going to explore some of the most common traditional Korean weapons. Bonguk geom. The bonguk geom, meaning "national sword," was a double-edged sword developed during 18th century Korean. Unlike swords produced by its Japanese neighbor, the bonguk geom featured a straight blade instead of a curved blade. Hwandudaedo.

Wrestling, called ssireum, is the oldest form of ground fighting in Korea, while Subak was the upright martial art of foot soldiers. Weapons were an extension of those unarmed skills.

Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo written in 1599, the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly shows the influence of the neighboring Japanese and Chinese armies. Through hundreds of wars and invasions, Korean soldiers adapted battlefield skills and tactics from their enemies, creating a unique system of their own.

Hwa Rang Do – Hwa Rang Do is a Korean martial arts that includes sparring, self-defense, weapons training and grappling. Kuk Sool Won – Kuk Sool Won is a martial arts focused on strikes, kicks, grappling, joint locks, weapons training and healing techniques.

Sep 9, 2022 · Some practitioners of Korean martial arts utilize swords like the Japanese katana and ninja swords as their alternative training weapons. We rounded up the Korean sword alternatives to help you find the best training weapon and collection piece.

Throughout history, weapons have played an important part in the martial arts of all nations. Here we look at the traditional korean weapons skills which are practised in Hapkido Moo Hak Kwan.

Oct 21, 2023 · Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo written in 1599, the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly shows the influence of the neighboring Japanese and Chinese armies. Through hundreds of wars and invasions, Korean soldiers adapted battlefield skills and tactics from their enemies, creating a unique system of their own.

This site is dedicated to appreciating and sharing information on ancient Korean swords, armor and weapons. Although Korean Martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do and Hap Ki Do are well known to the world, very little is known about Korean swords and weapons.

Nov 4, 2023 · This in-depth guide covers the origins, history, techniques and benefits of all the major Korean martial arts still practiced today, including Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tang Soo Do, and more.