This is an ancient Korean martial art which also incorporates a lot of healing knowledge. It dates back some 1 800 years and was, tradition has it, developed by a Buddhist monk named Won Kwang Bopsa. The priest taught his technique to many young nobles of his day, who were called hwarang were a combination of knights, statesmen, and military generals.

The art makes use of punches and kicks, blocks, joint locks and joint breaking, nerve strikes, chokes, and many other techniques. It also teaches weapon use.