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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 name tag martial art

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Hopaesool is a martial art and competition sport using the Hopae, a name plate held by its rope. It is reminiscent of nunchaku, stick fighting and fencing. During the Joseon period, Hopaes were identification cards worn at all time by men over the age of 16.

Program

- Receive a foam Hopae with your name written in Korean on it
- Experience the art with an expert
- Take souvenir photos & videos
- Receive a certificate

✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean
✅ Restaurants recommendation (meal fee not included)

⏳ How long: 3 hours
📍 Where: Seoul

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
DayDayDayDayDay or Evening

Rates

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1200,000 KRW
2285,000 KRW
3365,000 KRW
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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* is a martial art using the Korean sword. It is practiced with codified forms, cutting (paper, bamboo, straw, etc.), breathing exercices, etc. It is also practiced as a competitive sport with duels using foam swords.

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

Program

- Try the martial art along w/ the master students
- Learn how to hold a Korean sword
- Take souvenir photos and videos
- Receive a certificate

✅ Guiding in English with translation from Korean
✅ Restaurants recommendation (meal fee not included)

⏳ How long: 3h
📍 Where: Seoul

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Afternoon or eveningAfternoon or eveningAfternoon or eveningAfternoon or eveningAfternoon or evening

Rates

PeopleRates
1200,000 KRW
2285,000 KRW
3365,000 KRW
4450,000 KRW
5 +ask
Student-20%
Get a quote