HapkidoAlthough not as famous as t'aekwondo, hapkido is very popular among Koreans as a form of self-defense. Originating during the Three Kingdoms Period over 1,300 years ago, it shares many similarities with Japanese Akido. A few English speaking instructors can be found around Seoul and near larger U.S. military installations.
Chang-gi (Korean Chess)
Although very similar to Western chess, Chang-gi has a slightly different playing board, pieces, and rules. Like most strategic games, the rules can be easily picked up, but the skills of a good player take a long time to learn.
Cheongdo So Ssa-eum (Bull Fighting)
Unlike Spanish bull fighting which pits man against bull, Korean bull fights are real bull fights: bull vs. bull. Two bulls butt heads and try to push each other backwards. The first bull to back off loses.
| Ch'ajon-nori This is a provincial game involving the entire community. Two dongchae ("ships" made from wood and old rice stalks), each born by several strong men and captained by one leader, repeatedly ram into each other. If a leader falls down or if the dongch'ae is allowed to touch the ground, the opposing side wins. |