Tuesday, September 13, 2011

18 kinds of traditional Korean weapons

traditional Korean weapons
18 kinds of traditional Korean weapons
The Korean Culture Center - 18 kinds of traditional Korean weapons

  1. Gonbong (long stick – also known as Jangbong)
  2. Deungpae (shield)
  3. Nangseon (multi-tipped spear)
  4. Jangchang (long spear)
  5. Dangpa (trident)
  6. Ssangsudo (two-handed sword)
  7. Gwonbeop (fist method – this is the unarmed component)
  8. Jedokgeom (Admiral’s Sword)
  9. Bongukgeom (Shilla Sword)
  10. Yedo (sharp sword)
  11. Ssanggeom (twin swords)
  12. Woldo (crescent sword)
  13. Hyeopdo (spear sword)
  14. Waegeom (Japanese sword)
  15. Gyojeon (sword combat)
  16. Kichang (flag spear)
  17. Pyeongon (flail)
  18. Jukjangchang (long bamboo spear)