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Moo Ki
Sul
Koong
Sul: Archery
Korean archery, Japanese sword and the Chinese spear are the
most famous and recognized traditional weapons in the Far East. The Korean bow,
although shorter than other bows, is extremely powerful. Because of its length, it lends
itself to efficient use while on horseback. In contrast to Western archery, the Korean
arrow makes a curve to reach the target.
Kum Sul:
Sword
The Im Jim War (1592-1598) between
Korea and Japan was the dividing line of Korean sword history. To that point the Korean
sword was traditionally straight. The main emphasis of the sword was thrusting and
striking. After the Im Jim War the sword was now made with a curved blade. This change
made it easier to slash rather than thrust. Bon Kook Kum, Cho Sun, She Bub, Je Do Kum, and
Ssang Soo training were major sword drills used among the Royal Soldiers.
Bong
Sul: Long Pole / Short Stick
The long pole and the spear had been used in the battlefield for many years. These weapons
were easy to get and train with because the farmers and Buddhist Monks were already
familiar with them.
The short
stick was traditionally a six sided stick (Yuk Mo Bang Maeng Eh). This weapon was
primarily used by the police and night watchmen.
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