Try or watch TAEKKYEON, the Korean traditional dancelike martial art

Martial art, fighting sport and game practiced by all ages as early as the 17th century, this hybrid fighting form mixes kicking, tripping and standup wrestling without hand strikes (in competition). 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

- Join (or watch) an authentic Taekkyeon class led by a Grand Master (1h30). - Visit the last traditional outdoor training spot of Taekkyeon - See the Horsehair cap rock where warriors would meditate - 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

Rates

People	Rates
1	200,000 KRW
2	285,000 KRW
3	365,000 KRW
4	450,000 KRW
5 +	ask
Student	-20%

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— Vincent R.
(translated from French)

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