Ssang Geom (Double Swords) Seminar

Discover the ancient art of Ssanggeom (double sword fighting) in this hands-on, interactive workshop. Whether you're a complete beginner or have prior martial arts experience, this seminar offers valuable techniques to enhance your coordination, balance, and mental focus.

This dynamic 2-hour workshop combines traditional martial arts training with energy cultivation practices, featuring:

• Comprehensive warm-up to prepare body and mind
• Meridian activation to awaken natural energy pathways
• Foundational stance training for improved balance and body awareness
• Essential qi-gong exercises for energy circulation
• Single-sword fundamentals with both dominant and non-dominant hands
• Dual-wielding techniques with synchronous and asynchronous movements
• Partner sparring exercises to apply your new skills
• Proper cool-down and stretching sequence
  
  

Ssanggeom, documented in the historic Muyedobotongji, is the sophisticated art of dual-wielding swords. This practice uniquely trains the body to respond with both defensive and offensive movements simultaneously, developing neural pathways that enhance coordination between the brain's hemispheres.

The practice is known to stimulate the pineal gland—an endocrine gland in the center of the brain that regulates sleep cycles through melatonin production and influences other hormonal functions. Traditional martial arts masters have long understood what modern science now confirms: activities that require complex coordination can enhance neurological integration and potentially support pineal gland function, which can be compromised by modern lifestyle factors.

Dr. Bok Kyu Choi brings over three decades of expertise as both scholar and practitioner:

• Ph.D. from Seoul National University specializing in Korean martial arts history
• 7th-dan master training instructors worldwide
• Published author with Ehwa University Press, Korean Scholarly Information Publishing, Art of War, and major Korean newspapers including Chosun Ilbo and Munhwa Ilbo.
• Leading authority on the Muyedobotongji martial traditions
  

Spaces are limited. Register today to secure your place in this rare opportunity to learn from a master.

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