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Korea has a rich and varied 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 in Korea
have practiced both 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). Filmed on location in Korea.
Save when you order all 4 Hapkido DVDs: Hapkido Essentials, Hapkido Self-defense 1 and Hapkido Self-defense
2 DVDs and 2003 Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido Championship DVD. Over 4 hours of Hapkido instruction taught by Grandmaster Myung Yong
Kim, founder of Hapkido Jin Jung Kwan, and Grandmaster Chang Soo Lee, head of Hapkido Jin Jung Kwan plus 75 minutes of ringside
tournament footage, all filmed on location in Korea, the birthplace of Hapkido.
Korean Sword: Haedong Kumdo encompasses practice with both the
wooden training sword and the forged steel sword. On this DVD, both types of practice are demonstrated by top Korean Kumdo
masters. Using the wooden sword, the masters demonstrate training exercises, basic skills and combat drills with a partner.
They then progress to more intricate sequences of cuts with the live blade sword, including fascinating demonstrations of
cutting prowess in which bamboo is sliced and candles are extinguished with masterful speed. This program was filmed in Korea
at the Haedong Kumdo headquarters and features performances and interviews with the top ranking Haedong Kumdo masters in Korea.
Kumdo, meaning way of the sword, is very similar to Kendo. Practitioners use the jukdo (split bamboo sword)
for striking the opponent. Because combatants wear a helmet and hard body protector (hogoo) they are able to practice full
contact strikes to the head and body. Kumdo is an exacting art, with an emphasis on precision and attitude over speed and
strength.
Korean Sword and Weapon Arts DVD is a rare look at some of the oldest documented martial arts
of Korea. In this fascinating DVD, the National DemonstrationTeam of Kyung Dang, led by Grandmaster Im Dong-kyu, reenacts
the sword, stick, spear and empty hand arts of ancient Korea. The weapon forms demonstrated here are based on those illustrated
in the classic Korean martial arts manual, Muye Dobo Tongji. Practiced by the King�s special forces over 500 years ago,
these sword and weapon arts were adapted from ancient Japanese and Chinese martial skills developed by Korean warriors during
the Yi Dynasty.
Learn the 9 traditional Tang Soo Do forms required for all belts up to 1st degree black belt. This DVD is
an excellent learning aid for at-home practice and review, testing & competition. Young Kil Song demonstrates each form
from front view, rear view and side view.
Learn the 8 traditional Tang Soo Do Black Belt forms required for testing up to 5th degree. This DVD is
an excellent learning aid for at-home practice and review, testing & competition. Young Kil Song demonstrates each form
from front view, rear view and side view.
Taekkyon is a native Korean martial art that was nearly lost forever during the early 1900's. Preserved
by Grandmaster Song Duk-ki until his death, it is considered a Cultural Asset by the Korean government. The movements of Taekkyon
are characterized by rhythmic beauty and grace that hide the deadly intent of its practitioners. In this DVD, filmed on location
at the historical Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Grandmaster Lee Yong-bok, head of the Korea Taekkyon Association, and his
National Demonstration Team present dynamic performances of Taekkyon at its best
Korean Weapons Book and DVD Set
Korean Sword and Weapon
Arts DVD is a rare look at some of the oldest documented martial arts of Korea. In this fascinating DVD, the National
Demonstration Team of Kyung Dang, led by Grandmaster Im Dong-kyu, reenacts the sword, stick, spear and empty hand arts of
ancient Korea. The weapon forms demonstrated here are based on those illustrated in the classic Korean martial arts manual,
Muye Dobo Tongji. Practiced by the King’s special forces over 500 years ago, these sword and weapon arts were adapted
from ancient Japanese and Chinese martial skills developed by Korean warriors during the Yi Dynasty.
In 1789, King Chongjo, ruler of the Yi dynasty, ordered General Yi Duk-moo to compile an official textbook
on all martial art forms present in Korea. The result, the Muye Dobo Tongji, is the
only surviving classical text on the Korean arts of war. Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo (1599), the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly
shows the influence of neighboring Japanese and Chinese armies.
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