Martial Arts of Korea Products and Promotions

Korea has a rich and varied martial history dating back thousands of years. From the ancient arts of archery and wrestling to modern combat sports like Taekwondo and Kyuk Too Ki, generations of warriors in Korea have practiced armed and unarmed combat methods. Martial Arts of Korea introduces a dozen Korean arts through interviews, visits to dojangs and gyms, competition footage, demonstrations and historical background. Each segment features top ranking masters in Korea who present a revealing look at the arts of Kuk Kung, Ssireum, Kumdo, Haedong Kumdo, Kyukpa, Taekkyon, Hapkido, Yudo, Kuk Sool, Taekwondo and Muye Eship Saban (armed and empty hand). Discover the Martial Arts of Korea: Taekwondo: Visit dojangs around the world to see how taekwondo is practiced for sport, self-defense and self-improvement.

Taekkyon: This native Korean art is one of the oldest empty hand martial arts on record.

Hapkido: Made up of kicking, striking, locking, throwing and weapons skills, hapkido places a strong emphasis on self-defense. Ssireum: This form of wrestling dates back to the 4th century and is now a modern sport practiced exclusively in Korea.

Yudo: The Korean system of Judo is a combination of Japanese technique and European power fighting. Kuk Kung: The earliest documentation of this traditional form of archery practice dates to 37 B.C. Haedong Kumdo: This modern Korean sword art emphasizes circular cutting movements. Kuk Sool: This modern art combines internal and external techniques as well as healing methods. Kumdo: Similar to Kendo, practitioners emphasize precision and attitude over speed and strength. Muye Eship Saban: The 24 historic weapon and empty hand arts of ancient korea. Kyukpa: Power breaking is one of the lesser-known aspects of taekwondo training and one of the hardest to master. Kyuktooki: Korean Kickboxing is a total fighting system of punching, kicking, locking, throwing, and choking.