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Culture of Korea. Korean martial arts (Korean: 무술 or 무예) are fighting practices and methods which have their place in the history of Korea but have been adapted for use by both military and non-military personnel as a method of personal growth or recreation. The history of Korean martial arts can be traced as far back as the prehistoric ...
Weapons used in the world's martial arts can be classified either by type of weapon or by the martial arts school using them. ... Korean swordsmanship;
Guksurwon. McCune–Reischauer. Kuksurwŏn. Kuk Sool Won (Korean: 국술원; Hanja: 國術院) means Korean martial arts. It was founded in 1958 by Suh In-Hyuk (서인혁), who also carries the formal titles of Kuk Sa Nim (i.e. "national martial arts teacher") and Grandmaster. [1] This Korean martial art is known for its comprehensive ...
Hapkido (UK: / ˌhæpkiːˈdoʊ / HAP-kee-DOH, [4] US: / hɑːpˈkiːdoʊ / hahp-KEE-doh, [5] also spelled hap ki do or hapki-do; from Korean 합기도 hapgido [hap̚.ki.do]) is a Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.
The Korean war fan (mubuchae; Hangul: 무부채) was a Korean martial arts weapon that originated in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Swords and similar weapons were banned from most people during this time which created a desire for weapons that could be held in plain sight without arousing suspicion. They became most popular among the chungin ...
Kumdo, the Korean version of sword martial arts, established in 1895. After the end of Japanese rule in Korea in 1945, there was a patriotic tendency to avoid Japanese martial arts in favour of historical, native traditions, and a number of explicitly "native Korean" styles have become current in South Korea during the 1970s to 1980s.
Keomdo (Korean: 검도; lit. the way of the sword) is a modern Korean martial art. It is derived from and has a name cognate to kendo, the Japanese martial art. Despite being accurate, [1] its name is also spelled Kǒmdo, Kumdo and Geomdo. As a martial art, Kumdo has become accepted in Korean culture and society since its introduction from ...
Changch'ang. The jangchang ( Korean : 장창; lit. long spear) is a Korean weapon first described in the 16th century martial arts manual, Muyejebo. The weapon was preferably made from the wood of the yew tree, but other types of wood could be used as well, such as oak and chestnut . On average, the spear measures about 4 m (13 ft), making it ...