They Think Korea Only Has Taekwondo — They Were Wrong

When people think of Korean martial arts, they usually think of Taekwondo. But Korea's martial arts history goes far deeper than Olympic kicks and spinning techniques. In this video, we explore the forgotten and underrated fighting systems that shaped generations of Korean warriors—from the deadly joint locks of Hapkido and the battlefield philosophy of Haidong Gumdo to the ancient roots of Subak, Taekkyon, Tang Soo Do, and Ssireum. Discover how these traditional martial arts influenced modern combat, military training, self-defense, and even techniques still seen in MMA today. Featuring: • Taekwondo • Hapkido • Tang Soo Do • Haidong Gumdo • Taekkyon • Subak • Ssireum If you enjoy martial arts history, combat sports, ancient warrior traditions, and fighting documentaries, subscribe for more videos every week. They Think Korea Only Has Taekwondo — They Were Wrong #taekwondo #martialarts #korea #southkorea #combatsports