Sunmudo

The formal name of Sunmudo is Bulgyo Geumgang Yeong Gwan (Hangul: 불교금강영관 Hanja: 佛敎金剛靈觀).

[1] In earlier times Korean Buddhist monks were encouraged to practice Zen martial arts as a way of dynamic meditation.

In the 16th century, Korean monks used swords, knives, spears and throwing stars to help repel a Japanese invasion.

At Beomeosa temple located in Busan, Monk Yang-ik revived the art by systematizing the techniques.

These days training is offered to non-Buddhists and laypersons at Golgulsa temple in Korea, and other places around the world as well.