Korean martial arts are military practices and methods which have their place in the history of Korea but have been adapted for use by both military and non-military personnel as a method of personal growth or recreation.
Jukjangchang 죽장창 竹長槍 (long bamboo spear)
Literally bamboo long spear, is the name of Korean weapon which is first mentioned in the Muyesinbo (1759)
As the name suggests, the spear was made from bamboo and quite long, about 4.2 meters. Sometimes the jukjangchang would be made of either whole bamboo stalk or pieces of bamboo glued and woven together. The latter type was stronger.
The bamboo made the jukjangchang more flexible than the ordinary jangchang. The weapon could be used to keep the enemy at a distance.
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Korean martial arts are military practices and methods which have their place in the history of Korea but have been adapted for use by both military and non-military personnel as a method of personal growth or recreation. Among the best recognized Korean practices using weapons are traditional Korean Archery and Kumdo (Korean sword sport similar to Japanese Kendo). The best known unarmed Korean Martial Arts is Taekwondo 태권도 and Hapkido, which are continuing to rapidly gain in popularity both inside and outside of the country. View Korean Martial Arts »
