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Korea Martial Arts - Explore the Ancient and Modern Martial Arts of Korea | |||||||
| Korea has a rich and diverse martial history dating back thousands of years. From the ancient arts of Kuk Kung (archery) and Ssireum (grappling) to modern combat sports like Taekwondo and Kyuk Too Ki, generations of warriors have practiced these armed and unarmed combat methods. In Martial Arts of Korea, you are introduced to one dozen of Korea’s most popular arts. Each segment features top-ranking masters who present a revealing look at these time-honored traditions through interviews, visits to dojangs and gyms, competition footage, and demonstrations. Go back through time and learn the rich histories of kumdo, kuk kung, kyuktooki, taekwondo and more as they have progressed through the ages into the arts of today. Discover the origins and evolution of: > Taekwondo: One of the most popular martial arts practiced throughout the world. You’ll visit dojangs in Korea, the US, Scotland and Austria and experience how people of all cultures practice for sport, self-defense and self-improvement. > Taekkyon: Characterized by rhythmic beauty and grace that hide the deadly intent of its practitioners, this native Korean art is one of the oldest empty hand martial arts known to man. > Hapkido: Well-rounded with kicking, striking, locking, throwing and weapons skills, hapkido places a strong emphasis on circular motion and control of your opponent. Learn what makes this art one of the most effective forms of self-defense. > Ssireum: The oldest of Korea’s traditional sports, this form of wrestling dates back to the 4th century and is now both a folk sport and a modern combat sport. Find out what has kept this art alive for so long. > Yudo: This Korean system of Judo is a combination of the Japanese emphasis on technique and the European style of power fighting. The distinct strategies between standing and ground combat demands a balance of the two styles for success. > Kuk Kung: This traditional form of archery dates to documents from 37 B.C. Find out how practitioners attain astonishing range with one of the shortest bows in the world. > Haedong Kumdo: This modern Korean sword art is practiced with the single edged curved blade and emphasizes circular cutting movements. Its technique focuses on the battlefield situation, where one warrior must face many enemies at once. > Kuk Sool: This modern art is a combination of internal and external techniques that utilize empty hand and weapon skills as well as healing methods. > Kumdo: Nearly identical to Japanese Kendo, the Korean style of Kumdo uses the split bamboo sword known as the jukdo while wearing body and head protection. Practitioners emphasize precision and attitude over speed and strength in this full-contact and demanding sport. > Muye Eship Saban: The 24 weapon and empty hand arts of the historic martial arts manual Muye Dobo Tongji have recently been revived by the Kyung Dang Demonstration Team in Korea. They reveal the classic techniques used in this ancient military text. > Kyukpa: Power breaking is one of the lesser-known aspects of taekwondo training… and one of the hardest to master. Visit the Kukkiwon to hear grandmasters share their power breaking training methods. > Kyuktooki: Korean kickboxing is a total fighting system that includes punching, kicking, locking, throwing, and choking. You'll be one of the very few who know the Korean martial arts and can harness their techniques! | |||||||
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