What is Yonmudo?
Yongmudo is one of Korean Integrated Martial – Arts System; KIMAS which is mixture of Korea traditional Martial Arts. It is to make with fusion and harmony of Korean ideology and foundation philosophy of Yong-In University.
History of Yongmudo
As a comprehensive martial arts system established by world-famous professors of Yongin University, it was established to contribute to achieving the educational goals of human resources through training and realizing self-reliance. In parallel, it was created in 2001 as a strong martial art by systematizing the merits of existing traditional martial arts.
Yongmudo Skills
Offensive area of throwing technique are allowed all throwing techniques and it will be recognized as scoring if the opponent falls on his back. Also kicking area is allowed the entire of body parts. Hardening attacks admit pining, a nelson and breaking an elbow joint arms. The referees will take the third trial and scores are accepted if more than two referees acknowledge the score.
Game Term
- Striking : The area between the acromion and under the throat is the legal attacking area
- Kicking : The area between the acromion and the iliac crest of the pelvis is the legal attacking area and back turn around kick is just allowed for under knee.
- Throwing technique: Throwing technique must execute within 3 second
- Twisting techniques: Arm bar is allowed
- Chocking techniques: Neck (chocking by using uniform is allowed)
- Pining technique: When a contestant pin down the opponent for 10 seconds