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A brief history of the formation and development of Taekwondo.
KiChun (기천/氣天) is a Korean martial art, introduced in the 1960s, origins of the martial art being widely unknown as it was passed from one wandering master to another. Many martial artists claim that forms and postures look similar to the Wing Chun or Southern Praying...

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Han Mu Do - Origin

Martial ArtKimm integrated the techniques and philosophies of various Korean martial arts systems, most founded in the 1950s, with new techniques into a single system. ”Han Mu Do” was not the original name of the art the, first name, recommended by ...

The History of Taekwondo

History of judoA brief history of the formation and development of Taekwondo.

Korean Martial Art - Tae Kwon Do

Asian Martial ArtsTae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art best known for its advanced kicking techniques. As the world's most popular martial art in terms of number of parishioners, it is now an official Olympic sporting event. It is now one ...

Hapkikwan - The name

Martial ArtThe name “Hapkikwan” comes from Korean language, meaning “The School of Harmonized Energy” and was chosen to explain that the Art is based upon Korean Hapkido. Yet, it has been significantly influenced by various other Martial Arts. Moreover, there are ...

Kichun - Introduction

Martial ArtKiChun (기천/氣天) is a Korean martial art, introduced in the 1960s, origins of the martial art being widely unknown as it was passed from one wandering master to another. Many martial artists claim that forms and postures look similar to ...

Korean Martial Arts - Hapkido, Taekyon, Kwan Moo, Yongmudo, Gwon Gyokdo, Hwa Rang Do

Asian Martial ArtsSun Kwan MooA little-known, Buddhist-based martial art, sun kwan moo includes meditation and physical training with the aim of advancing students toward enlightenment. Probably of Zen origin (called "sun" in Korean), it started after 1945 and, in the 1960s, was ...

Kunmudo - Introduction

Martial ArtKunmudo (군무도), alternatively spelled ‘Gunmudo’, is one of the Korean martial arts. It is based on dance, music and the martial art itself. The music utilises the gayageum, a Korean zither-like string instrument. In 1957, Jung-Hyo Ha founded a kunmudo-school, ...

Martial Arts Guide can help beginners choose a sport

2_martial_artsMartial arts are one of the oldest forms of athletics known to human culture. The various styles of martial arts taught today have been handed down through centuries because they serve many valuable purposes.

Hapkikwan - Purpose

Regardless of fact that due to specific system of training which includes 6 types of sparring, Hapkikwan students become capable to compete under almost any rules, Hapkikwan is not a Sport, but a Martial Art. It is not for competition ...

Hwa Rang Do, The Rich History Of This Korean Martial Art

Korean martial artsHwa Rang Do is an ancient combat skill recent brought out to the public after 2000 years. Fifty eight generations have past it down from Buddhist monk to Buddhist monk in remote temples in the Korean mountains.

GongKwon Yusul - Introduction

Martial ArtGongkwon Yusul is a modern Korean martial art system founded by Kang Jun in 1996. Its main influences include the martial arts of Hapkido(Yoo Sool Kwan and Hwarangdo), Hakko-ryu jujutsu, Judo and Kyuktooki (Korean style Thaiboxing) . Gongkwon Yusul is ...

Joong Bong, The Most Versatile And Easy To Learn Martial Arts Weapon.

Korean martial artsPeople have been picking up sticks to beat each other since time immemorial, but the joong bong, the Korean Middle staff, is something really special in the world of martial arts. This is the most commonly taught weapon in the ...
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