Weapons

Weapons training plays a vital role in all comprehensive ancient martial arts. There are 24 different traditional weapons in Kuk Sool. Our training includes the sword and joong bong (middle staff).

Sword
Modern Kuk Sool sword techniques are unchanged from Korea's fighting past at a time when great swordsmen were honored and respected. Kuk Sool sword techniques are divided into straight sword and inverted sword techniques. Straight sword techniques consist of linear actions made with the cutting edge facing downward. Inverted sword techniques consist of defensive actions with the cutting edge facing upward. Inverted techniques are inspired by close range fighting conditions. These straight and inverted techniques are combined into a form that provides practical sword training.

Staff
The joong bong is the most commonly used Kuk Sool staff. Bong workouts consist of double-ended and circular techniques. First, the student stands stationary while moving the bong in spinning patterns. These techniques increase strength and flexibility in the wrists. There are 15 different spinning techniques to master. Next, both the student and the bong move with the spinning pattern remaining the same. Bong control techniques are serious offensive and defensive techniques. The constant spinning action provides continuous upward, downward and horizontal strikes.

• Ask permission from an instructor to use a weapon.
• Always treat weapons with care and respect. Don't lean or rest on your weapons.
• Never leave a weapon unattended. Put your weapon away promptly when you're finished practicing.