Taekkyeon
택견
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At a Glance
Who It's For
What You'll Learn
Pumbalbgi (품밟기, rhythmic stepping foundation)
Fluid low and high kicks — balgil (발길)
Leg sweeps and trips — geolgi (걸기)
Dance-like evasive movement — hwalgaejit (활개짓, arm swinging)
Traditional Korean martial culture and nori (놀이, folk game) heritage
Your First Class
Watch & Learn
Legends of Taekkyeon
Song Deok-gi
Shin Han-seung
Do Ki-hyeon
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