Kwonbup

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Kwonbup or Kwon Bup is a traditional Korean martial art of empty hand fighting. It was taught to the ancient Korean military as a method of self-defence and as a preparatory course to kumsul or weapons/sword training. Although it could be a martial art by itself, Kwonbup is more commonly used as a form of stance and footwork training. This art is extensively described in the book Mu Ye Do Bo Tong Ji.

This art can trace its roots back to the Shaolin Monastery in China, and is considered a stripped-down Korean version of Shaolin Kung Fu. It was divided into two disciplines: the internal one called the Naega Kwon Bup and the external called Waega. Naega Kwon Bup's techniques included vital death point attacks (see Dim Mak) that were handed down in secret. Waega Kwon Bup's techniques included joint locks, jumping attacks combined with elaborate footwork. Advanced techniques of this style were very elaborate and difficult to master.

Korean Martial Arts
Charyok | Choson Sebop | Chung Do Mu Sool Won | Dahn Mudo | Gyongdang | Haidong Gumdo | Hankido | Hapkido | Hoi Jeon Moo Sool | Kuksulwon | Kumdo | Kun Gek Do | Kwonbup | Mudokkwan Subakdo | Muye 24 ki | Shippalgi | Sonmudo/Bulmudo | Ssireum | Subak | Subyokchigi | Taekyon | Taekwondo | Tang Soo Do | Tukong Moosul | Youn Wha Ryu