Korean swordsmanship
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The technique of Korean swordsmanship is relatively obscure to the west, but for martial arts masters of the east has regained its reputation from modern swordsmen and martial arts masters. Korean swords have an extremely long history, but little is known of the techniques and practice of -do or the way of the sword. The etiquette and mental strength required in -do is also defined and explained. Swords were secondary weapons in the battle, with the mainly used weapons being bows and firearms. Actual sword battles were rare. As Koreans were superstitious about sharp-edged objects, the art of the sword did not take root in Korea as it did in Japan
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[edit] Introduction
See Korean swords for terminology and kinds of swords.
[edit] Korean fencing and Olympic swordsmen
Lim Mi-Kyung is one of the veterans of contemporary swordsmanship in Korea, and has represented the country at numerous competitions. The current Korean fencing champions are known for being intense fighters, mentally tough, and with good strength according to their competitors.
Amongst other sabre and foil experts, increasingly dominated by the new vigorous women blades are:
- Seo Mi-jung
- Lee Gyu-young
- Lee Shin-mi
