Korean Archery

[Empty_Teacup]

Hello All, I am a new member to the BudoSeek Community. Well, actually, I joined several years ago but have been away for awhile and do not remember my old login and password. Sucks to be me, I guess. Anyway. I have a few questions. I am a Tae Kwon Do, Kumdo, and Hopkido practitioner from Minnesota. I have the desire lately to start training in Korean Archery. These are my questions:

First, where can I go online to fine Korean Archery equipment?

Second, where can I find an instructor for Korean Archery, in the United States?

Also, I believe Korean archery is called Kuk Sool but am not sure. Can anyone direct me to more information on the subject?

Thank you ever so much.

Respectfully,
Mr. Josh Waltzing
A.K.A. Empty_Teacup
2nd Dan Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do

[Brian R. VanCise]

I have a Korean bow and have been practicing for a number of years. However it is a very different release than Western Archery. I have found it challenging but fun. Try this link for some info: http://www.koreanarchery.org/

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

[Empty_Teacup]

Thanks, Brian. That website was very imformative, I learned a lot about the Korean bow that I am glad to know.
Does anyone else know of some good websites? I haven't been able to find any decent ones in recent days.

Respectfully,
Mr. Josh Waltzing
A.K.A. Empty_Teacup
2nd Dan Chang Moo Kwan Tae Kwon Do

[Brian R. VanCise]

Here is a link to a video put out by Turtle Press. I have this video and it is a pretty good one. http://www.turtlepress.com/Korean_Ar...deo_p/kca1.htm
Take care and good luck in this pursuit!

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

[Empty_Teacup]

I picked up that video from Turtle Press on Kuk Kung. It is great. The interviews from the masters and the explanations of the techniques of the art are awesome. I just know have to get the money to purchase the Korean bow and arrows and I will be on my way.

Thanks a lot for you imput Brian!

[Brian R. VanCise]

Good luck and have fun!

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

[AllanJGAnderson]

I love their cute little outfits

[wildwills]

I have a Korean bow and have been practicing for a number of years. However it is a very different release than Western Archery. I have found it challenging but fun. Try this link for some info: http://www.koreanarchery.org/

Brian R. VanCise
www.instinctiveresponsetraining.com

Not to resurrect an old thread, but I too have started using the Mongolian/thumb release. I have a Samick SKB 50 (Korea) bow, only 35# at 29" and draw to 31" currently. I followed Thomas Duvernay's instructions over on the ATARN and made my own thumbring too out of a billard ball. Shooting with a thumbring is a blast though. Saving up for a Saluki horse bow (Lukas Novotny) either in the Yuan tradition or Indo-Persian hybrid. Or I may even just go for one the Korean Hwarang horn-bows...http://www.hwarangarchery.com/

[Brian R. VanCise]

Not to resurrect an old thread, but I too have started using the Mongolian/thumb release. I have a Samick SKB 50 (Korea) bow, only 35# at 29" and draw to 31" currently. I followed Thomas Duvernay's instructions over on the ATARN and made my own thumbring too out of a billard ball. Shooting with a thumbring is a blast though. Saving up for a Saluki horse bow (Lukas Novotny) either in the Yuan tradition or Indo-Persian hybrid. Or I may even just go for one the Korean Hwarang horn-bows...http://www.hwarangarchery.com/

If you do get a Korean bow do yourself a favor and get one of the synthetic ones. The traditional horn bow is a bear to deal with and an inexperienced archer (korean novice) probably would damage it beyond repair. Instead the synthetic ones require little to no effort and while still challenging to shoot in the traditional manner they are easier overall than a costly traditional horn bow. Just FYI1

[wildwills]

Thanks Brian, yeah I suspected a true horn being a natural bow would definitely be more affected by weather conditions, etc. The Korean horn bows are less expensive ($450-$500) compared to a Saluki Lukas Novotny) or Yumi (Japp Koppedrayer) horn bows which usually start above $2,000and take over a year to build. Hav eyou ever tried any of the Kaya bows?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3-7nABU22A

[Brian R. VanCise]

Hey Mike,

I have a synthetic and a traditionallly made Korean horn bow. However truth be told I almost always use my synthetic one because it is just easier to take places and do things with. Without fear of damage to it. I have been into archery since really early in my life and while I enjoy the horn bow it pales in comparison to my modern compound bows which are simply joyous to shoot. Having said that they are still fun for a change and very, very challenging with the thumb draw!

[wildwills]

Hey Mike,

I have a synthetic and a traditionallly made Korean horn bow. However truth be told I almost always use my synthetic one because it is just easier to take places and do things with. Without fear of damage to it. I have been into archery since really early in my life and while I enjoy the horn bow it pales in comparison to my modern compound bows which are simply joyous to shoot. Having said that they are still fun for a change and very, very challenging with the thumb draw!

I know what you mean. My dad got me my first real recurve bow when I was 5 years old. I had an old Bear Kodiak when I first started hunting. To make up for bad form/habits, I switched to a compound at round 14 years old...an old PSE Phazer II...which I still have to this day and shoot because it has put meat on table more than a few times. I even used to work at Bowhunters Warehouse during my college years, tuning bows, fletching arrows, etc. It wasn't until this past summer at Boy Scout Summer Camp with my son, did I shoot a traditional recurve again and it rekindled an ole forgotten love. One of the counselors had a Saluki Turk shooting with a thumbring and that immediately got my attention....lol.