Category Archives: Fighting sports & martial arts

Two men confront each other un a Hopaesool match. The left fighter jumps holding a Hopae while his opponent gets ready to counter attack.

Try HOPAESOOL, the Korean name tag martial art

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Hopaesool (호패술 號牌術) is a Korean martial art and competition sport using a Hopae, the name plates worn as identification tags by Koreans during the Joseon period.

Hopaesool is reminiscent of nunchaku, stick fighting and fencing. The sport side of it is practiced with a helmet and a foam Hopae (instead of wood) which makes it safer and more fun.

>>> Initiations outside of the regular classes — albeit without students — are also possible according to the Grand Master availability. Contact us for more info.

Program

- Experience a training session led by the founder & grand master
- Take souvenir photos & videos
- Receive an experience certificate
- Optional: purchase a foam Hopae with your name written on it in Korean (30,000 KRW)

⏳ Duration: 2h30
📍 Where: Seoul
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
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Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Day (2 people min.)Day (2 people min.)Day (2 people min.)Day (2 people min.)EveningDay or eve (2 people min.)Day or eve (2 people min.)

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

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Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉

A group of Western tourists hold Korean traditional bows and shoots on targets outdoors in Seoul.

Try GUKGUNG, the Korean traditional archery

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Traditional Korean archery is usually called Gukgung (국궁 國弓) or Hwalssogi (활쏘기). It is recognized as South Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 142.

This ancestral competitive sport differs from Olympic shooting in many aspects: body position, grip of the bowstring by the thumb and shooting from 145 meters instead of 70. Additionally, the traditional Korean bow is a composite bow, smaller in size and used without accessories such as sight, stabilizers or dampers.

ℹ️ Please note that for safety reasons, it is not possible to shoot at 145 m. The session takes place at a distance of about 10 meters from the target.

Program

- Watch archers shoot their target 145 meters away
- Explanations by your guide who practices this martial art
- Experience shooting with a Korean bow
- Visit a museum of Korean archery
- Souvenir photos & videos
- Receive an experience certificate

⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours
📍 Where: Seoul
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
+5 people, children or sport club? Ask for a discountContact us

Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
NoneNoneNoneAfternoon & eveningMorning until eveningMorning until eveningAfternoon & evening

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 19 Google reviews Verified by Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉

A tourist tries Korean wrestling with the Ssireum coach on the sand.

Try SSIREUM, the Korean traditional belt wrestling (UNESCO)

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Ssireum (씨름) is probably the most ancient fighting sport of Korea along with archery. There are wrestling next to mounted archery scenes painted on tomb walls from the Goguryeo period. South Korea recognized it as the 131st National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017. It was then inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018.

Program

- Private experience on a Ssireum sand arena
- Learn from a master
- Receive an experience certificate
- 🎁OPTION: order a Ssireum belt (Satba) with your name in Korean or/and English

⏳ Duration: 1h30
📍 Where: Seoul & outskirts
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
+5 people, children or sport club? Ask for a discountContact us

Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
EveningEveningEveningEveningNoneAfternoonAfternoon

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 19 Google reviews Verified by Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉

The master, a student and a tourist hold a Korean sword, facing a mirror in a room paved with mats in a hall in Seoul.

Try HEADONG GEOMDO, the Korean sword martial art

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Haedong Geomdo* (해동검도 海東劍道) is a Korean martial art that uses a Korean sword. It is practiced with codified forms, cutting (paper, bamboo, straw, etc.), breathing exercices, etc. It is also practiced as a competitive sport using foam swords for more fun and safety.

* different romanizations exist: Haidong/Haedong Gumdo/Kumdo etc.

Program

- Take a class with the master's students
- Learn how to hold and wield a Korean sword
- Practice a codified form (similar to a kata)
- Try cutting paper and slashing at thrown balls
- Take souvenir photos with a metal sword (unsharpened)
- Receive a certificate
- 🎁OPTION: order a metal sword with your name engraved on it

⏳ Duration: 1h30
📍 Where: Seoul
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
+5 people, children or sport club? Ask for a discountContact us

Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Afternoon & eveningAfternoon & eveningAfternoon & eveningAfternoon & eveningAfternoon & eveningby appointmentby appointment

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 19 Google reviews Verified by Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉

The action takes place at a Taekkyeon match outdoor in Seoul. A young fighter grazes his opponent's head with a high side kick who narrowly avoids the attack, losing balance with a knee raised.

Try TAEKKYEON, the Korean dancelike martial art

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Martial art, fighting sport and game practiced by all ages as early as the 17th century, Taekkyeon (택견/태껸) can be considered a hybrid fighting form as it mixes kicking, tripping and standup wrestling. South Korea recognized it as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, no. 76, in 1983. It was then inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2011.

A match is traditionally won in 1 round when a fighter making the opponent touch the ground with any body part except their feet, as in Korean wrestling, albeit without grabbing clothes. A second way of winning is to kick the face with the foot. One hit is enough to win, avoiding repetitive impacts to the head. In contrast with Taekwondo, grabbing a kicking leg and attacking the legs is allowed.

>>> Initiations outside of the regular classes — albeit without students — are also possible according to the Grand Master availability. Contact us for more info.

Program

- Experience a Taekkyeon class led by a Korean master.
- Visit the last traditional outdoor training spot of Taekkyeon & the imposing Horsehair cap rock
- Explanations by your guide who is a 6th Dan instructor & competitor
- Take souvenir photos & videos
- Receive an experience certificate

⏳ Duration: 3 hours
📍 Where: Seoul
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
+5 people, children or sport club? Ask for a discountContact us

Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
EveningEveningEveningEveningNoneDay or eve (2 people min.)Day or eve (2 people min.)

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 19 Google reviews Verified by Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉

Quatre jeunes Coréens effectuent un coup de pied latéral à la verticale lors d'une démonstration technique de Taekwondo (Poomsae) synchronisée. Ils portent un pantalon rouge ou bleu avec une veste blanche.

Try TAEKWONDO the Olympic sport

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Taekwondo (태권도 跆拳道) is probably the most famous Korean martial art especially since it became an Olympic sport in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics.
Taekwondo focuses on kicking as its predecessor Taekkyeon but with different rules such as: no projections, no leg grabbing, different counting of points, etc.

This experience will have you train along with (or watch only if you choose so) national-level teen competitors in an authentic Korean dojang (school) led by a world champion grand master.

Program

- Experience a training session with a national level demonstration team
- Explanations by your guide who is a martial art instructor
- Take souvenir photos & videos
- Receive an experience certificate

⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Where: Goyang-si (next to Seoul)
✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean

Rates

PeopleRates
1250,000 KRW
2320,000 KRW
3390,000 KRW
4460,000 KRW
5530,000 KRW
+5 people, children or sport club? Ask for a discountContact us

Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
EveningEveningEveningEveningEveningMorningNone

Jinjja Korea Tours

5.0Out of 5 stars

Overall rating out of 19 Google reviews Verified by Google Reviews WordPress Plugin

Ian Cairns
47 minutes ago

Spent most of the day with Seba going to different experiences and he is very accomplished in knowledge and skills. Great!

emilio buffardi
a month ago

I contacted Seba after searching—without success—for specific martial arts gear; he promptly and kindly solved the problem by bringing the equipment I was looking for directly to my hotel. Thanks again, Seba.

Isabelle Wilhelm-Florimond
4 months ago

Un immense merci à Jean-Sébastien pour cette prestation vraiment super ! Grâce à lui, nous avons découvert des endroits magnifiques, totalement atypiques et préservés du tourisme de masse. Le contact est super bien passé dès les premières minutes, il est d'un professionnalisme et d'une gentillesse incroyables. Je recommande à 100 % ! 🚀✨

Arang Nokdu
4 months ago

J'ai visité en compagnie de Sébastien le Daejanggeum Park, site de tournage des dramas historiques coréens. Ce fut une expérience absolument magique avec le guide parfait pour cette visite. Si vous êtes des dramas addict comme moi, je vous recommande d'y aller et vous rencontrerez les effigies de vos acteurs préférés! Un régal pour les yeux! Merci beaucoup Sébastien pour avoir fait de mon rêve une réalité !

Ava von Stolzenheim
5 months ago

Had the most amaaaazing experience, Seba went above and beyond for me and really made the experience so wonderful and inspiring. Learning the sword dance was absolutely incredible, working with a master, and the archery too was insane!!! I am so happy it was absolutely incredible. Thankyou so much. I can not reccomend it enough!!!

LS Rossini
a year ago

Seba knows how to choose the best instructors that will share with you their knowledge but moreover make you feel you are part of the Korean family: Experience Korea not as tourist but as if you were visiting friends is priceless. 🌸❤️ moreover Seba truly réalises your dreams by taking into account each little wish you could have hidden in you heart 💜😉