Since the 1970s, there has been a revival of traditional or reconstructed methods of swordsmanship (劍術 geom sul, or 劍法 geom beop) based on the Korean sword in the …

Sword ownership in Korea is currently restricted (private weapons ownership was culturally frowned upon and largely restricted during other times in Korean history, particularly during the …

Sep 9, 2022 · The Korean Swordsmanship. Korean swordsmen wielded their swords with either one or two hands, depending on their need and strength. Two-handed techniques generally …

Oct 14, 2024 · These swords not only played a pivotal role in Korea's military and cultural history but also hold great significance in art and martial traditions. In this blog, we will explore the …

From the wall murals, it is believed there were three styles of Korean swordsmanship. The first style is where both opponents face each other on foot, the second style has both opponents …

Kummooyeh - Korean sword martial art that includes archery, shields and woldo (moon blade). The focus is on drawing and sheathing swords, cutting techniques, sword sparring and …

Feb 14, 2024 · The Korean swordsmanship, known as ‘geomdo’ or ‘kumdo’, traces its roots to ancient times and it represents the rich cultural and historical heritage of Korea. The evolution …

Nov 19, 2018 · Traditional Korean swordsmanship refers to centuries-old Korean martial arts that require the use of a sword or other bladed weapon. While some forms of martial arts focus on …

Shim Gumdo is a recent (1930’s/1940’s) native Korean sword form based on the meditations of a Buddhist monk in a monastery, as a key to ‘mind-sword enlightenment’. Hangumdo is another …

The art of Shim Soo Do™ is based on traditional Korean swordsmanship which stresses moral values and emphasizes fluidity, harmony, circular movements, and the theories, concepts and …