WEAPONS
Bong
A traditional weapon with an ancient heritage;
thought to have been used as a farming implement for carrying
heavy items around. Used extensively in many martial art styles.
There are many Bong forms in Tang Soo Do starting initially at 4
Gup(brown belt). There are many different kinds of Bo staff but
generally it is 6 feet long, approximately 1.25 ins thick
tapering out at each end.
Dan
Gum
Of all weapons, one to respect is the Dan Gum. Easily
concealed, the effect of any bladed weapon can be lethal. Common
striking patterns consist of: thrusting motion, overhead
stabbing action and inside to out and outside to in slashing
attacks compounded in a figure of eight style.
Nunchaku
Early references to the nunchaku state that it was a device used
by mounted soldiers as a bridle. Basically it was constructed from two
pieces of hardwood tied together by horsehair. However, other
references lay claim to the nunchaku being nothing more than a simple
farming implement used for separating rice. In the hands of a skilled
martial artist the nunchaku is without a doubt a formidable weapon.
Jang Gum (sword)
Razor sharp blade which has been made in the traditional oriental way of folding the metal many times to achieve a light yet extremely strong blade.
May be replicated in stainless steel for demonstration purposes and from wood (bokken) mainly used for practice.
