Weaponry
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Though Taekwondo is an unarmed martial art, some dojangs will add in weapons practice to their curriculum, often including implements such as the famous Okinawan nunchaku (“nunchucks”), the Japanese katana or the Chinese sai.

Bayonet
Chonggeom
총검
“Chohng-Guhm”

A blade affixed to the end of a rifle for melee combat.

Knife
Kal
칼
“Kahl”

A bladed weapon, typically no longer than 30cm in length.

Nunchaku
Ssangjeolgon
쌍절곤
“Sahng-Juhl-Gohn”

A melee weapon consisting of two sticks (traditionally made of wood), connected to each other at their ends by a short metal chain or a rope.

Americanized as “Nunchucks”.

Japanese: Nunchaku ヌンチャク (“Noon-Chah-Koo”).

Chinese: Shuangjiegun 双节棍 (“Sh’wahng Jee-Uh Gwuhn”)

Pistol
Gweonchong
권총
“G’wuhn-Chohng”

A weapon which uses gun powder to launch a projectile.

Sickle
Nat
낫
“Naht”

A farming tool with a short handle and a semicircular blade. Has historically been used as a makeshift weapon.

Spear
Jang
장
“Jahng”

A melee weapon with a long shaft and a pointed tip.

Staff
Jang Bong
장 봉
“Jahng Bohng”

A long stick used as a support when walking or climbing or as a melee weapon.

Sticks
Dan Bong
단 봉
“Dahn Bohng”

A short stick used as a melee weapon, typically used wielded as a pair.

Sword
Geum
금
“Goom”

A melee weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking.