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Ssangsu Gumbup · 쌍수검법

12 Forms

Originating from the sword techniques that defeated the Japanese bandits during the Chosun Dynasty, Ssangsoo Gumbup utilizes a heavy and long sword used with both hands.

Shimsang Gumbup · 심상검법

4 forms

Practiced by warriors training in the mountains. The sword motions reflect the motions of the mind as well as the determination to press forward in a battle

Yedo Gumbup · 예도검법 · 銳刀

9 forms

Practiced by the assassins of the Chosun Dynsaty, characterized by the use of a short light sword in swift and sharp techniques

Bonguk Gumbup · 본국검 · 邦國劍

7 forms

"National/Country" — Created by Hwang Chang, a Hwarang of the Silla Dynasty.

Jangbaek Gumbup · 장백 · 長白

7 forms

Practiced by the warriors in the Jangbaek Mountains (aka Baekdoo Mountains).

Um Yang Gumbup · 음양 · 陰陽

"Yin Yang" — Materializes the philosophies of Yin and Yang. These forms combine empty hand techniques with the use of a short sword.

Taeguk Gumbup · 태극 · 太極

"Tai Chi"

Haidong Gumbup · 해동

Is the essence of sword techniques and principles.

Ssanggeom Gumbup · 쌍검

"Double Swords" — incorporates the use of two swords at once.

Imaginary Sword Technique (心相劍法)

Imaginary Sword Technique is a self-discipline technique that aims to cultivate the right mind. During the Joseon Dynasty, when there was a tendency to look down on military officers, people went deep into the mountains, turned their backs on the world, sharpened their swords, and trained their minds and bodies. However, in times of emergency, apprentices who devoted themselves to serving the country and people and studied and practiced mental swordsmanship gathered together to play the role of volunteer soldiers. The characteristic of the mental sword method is that it is soft yet violent and is one of the scary sword methods that mainly uses continuous attacks that are deadly and deadly. Once you meet an opponent, it is a sword method that does not back down no matter what happens. So, since it is easy to be conceited at times, you should work on cultivating your personality by hiding your strengths in your heart and revealing your softness outside.

▣ Dual-handed sword method (雙手劍法)

The original name of dual-handed sword is Jangdo (long sword), and it is also called Yonggeompyeonggeom (用劍平劍).In the case of dual wielding, when facing an opponent wearing armor and a helmet during war, a long sword was used because it was difficult to repel the opponent with a light sword or short sword. The name dual wielding refers to using a single sword with both hands and only with one hand. The use of a sword is called oesu. The distinction between the use of dual hands and outside hands is that it is advantageous to use both hands when cutting down, slashing, or stabbing, and when using the rotation of the body to cut or slash at the waist, it is advantageous to use the outside hands. Only by quickly learning these principles can you become a skilled swordsman.

▣ Yedo sword method (銳刀劍法)

Yedo, also known as a dagger, is a weapon carried by ordinary warriors during the Goguryeo period. It is lighter and shorter than the sword used on the battlefield, and is characterized by a blunt blade and sharp tip. It has the advantage of being easy to use and can be used secretly, and appears to have been mainly used by assassins. Yu Yu, who saved King Dongcheon during the Goguryeo Dynasty, was a master of the sword, and there is a record in the Samguk Sagi that he overcame difficult times by wielding the sword when killing a general of Wei.

▣ Bonguk sword method (本國劍法)

Bonguk sword method is also called Shingeom (新劍), and it was created by a swordsman named Hwang Chang (黃倡), a Hwarang during the Silla Dynasty, and was widely distributed to Hwarangs in the late Silla period. In particular, Bonguk swordsmanship was introduced to China and Japan at the time and became the basis of swordsmanship there, and they used the word Bonguk (本國) to refer to it as the origin of swordsmanship. This means that the swordsmanship of Silla was the origin of the swordsmanship world in the three Eastern countries. This swordsmanship of the home country became the basis for the creation and distribution of many other swordsmanships.

Changbai Sword Technique (Long White Sword Technique)

The Changbaek Mountains are a mountain range that holds Baekdu Mountain, the highest mountain in Korea, and are known as a place where many talented people climbed the mountain and practiced asceticism in the past. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the birthplace of oriental martial arts, and it served as a center for martial arts training in forming the powerful nation of Goguryeo.The battle that blocked numerous shouts during the Goguryeo period was located in the Changbaek Mountains bordering the Yalu River and the Duman River, and appears to have been a gathering place for warriors geographically. Goguryeo general Milu (密友) was also a master of the Jangbaek sword, and considering the fact that the name Jangbaek sword has been passed down to this day, it is easy to guess what the level of swordsmanship was at the time.As can be felt in the poem “Baekdu Mountain Stone and Magic Sword,” the causal relationship between Changbaek Mountain and swordsmen was deep, and General Nami’s spirit is likely to be in the same vein as Changbaek Mountain.

Bonguk sword method (本國劍法)

Bonguk sword method is also called Shingeom (新劍), and it was created by a swordsman named Hwang Chang (黃倡), a Hwarang during the Silla Dynasty, and was widely distributed to Hwarangs in the late Silla period. In particular, Bonguk swordsmanship was introduced to China and Japan at the time and became the basis of swordsmanship there, and they used the word Bonguk (本國) to refer to it as the origin of swordsmanship. This means that the swordsmanship of Silla was the origin of the swordsmanship world in the three Eastern countries. This swordsmanship of the home country became the basis for the creation and distribution of many other swordsmanships.