history of kuk sool won:
1:4 The Silla Dynasty: 668-935 CE

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In the kingdom of PAEKCHE, the elite warrior force was known as the SU SAH, who also had a structured, military, political and cultured background. They too were influenced by BUL KYO MU SOOL and over the years won many battles with their neighbours. One SU SAH general named GAE BAK was particularly victorious over the HWA RANG, winning many famous victories. However, his last battle ended in defeat, which brought to a close the kingdom of PAEKCHE, as SILLA went on to unite the Korean Peninsula under General KIM YU SHIN

Figure 16:
Korean generals preparing for battle

One special martial art technique that the SU SAH were expected to be skilled in was called SOO SAH, two-man, empty hand sparring. Each participant was expected to attack and defend against the other and, if they had not trained sufficiently, they could expect to sustain injury. One PAEKCHE warrior named AH DONG UN KI, was extremely skilful and used his hands and arms like swords - cutting through his opponents defence system. He became renowned for his martial skills and taught many PAEKCHE warriors his unique style of fighting.

In the kingdom of KOGURYO, the elite warrior force was known as SUN BAE. Once again, their military training was structured in such a way that they could be taught cultural and political skills as well as military ways. One special technique that the SUN BAE warrior was particularly skilled in was TOO GUM SOOL – knife throwing technique. Each SUN BAE would carry around his waist five short knives and a stone (for sharpening the knives). This particular skill proved to be extremely useful in fighting situations where the SUN BAE warrior was faced with several attackers

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history of kuk sool won: 1:4 The Silla Dynasty: 668-935 CE

history of kuk sool won:
1:4 The Silla Dynasty: 668-935 CE