Anyong Ha Seyo. Welcome.
When people talk about Korean martial art, they often think of Taekwondo.Korean martial art is more than just Taekwondo.There are wide varieties of Korean martial arts in Korea and across the world today but many do not know what they are or where to look for them.The purpose of this list is to educate,update and highlight other Korean martial arts,especially for people in South-East Asia.Rare Korean martial arts eg.Sun Mu Do,Taekyun,Sundo, Ship Phal Ki,
Han Taekeuk,Gyongdang,Taekong Musul,Ssireum and others like Hanmudo,Hapkido,Kuk Sul,Hwarangdo,Hankido,Hoesun Musul,are now revealed to the world and gaining popularity.This list is to help members ,especially people in South-East Asia,to meet and discuss,post or find out more information on Korean martial arts,whether traditional or modern,be it philosophy,history,technique discussion,training,instruction,location of instructors ,schools or associations.
As the intention of this list is specifically for Korean martial arts,please do not include non Korean martial arts in your contribution.
This list is also intended for members to highlight or publicise events,seminars,demos on matters pertaining to Korean martial arts,or topics relating to Korean culture.
As with Korean ettiquette,please show courtesy to fellow members.Let criticisms be constructive and positive.
This list is also available for Hanmudo Singapore members to communicate with each other,for discussion on training questions or problems.
Han
Dr.Dennis Chua
Hanmudo(Korean Martial Art) Association of Singapore
http://home4.pacific.net.sg/~hbchua/index