Military Martial Knowledge
Martial methods circulated through military texts and training systems in East Asia.
KOREAN MARTIAL HERITAGE
K-MUYE 24
Historical martial arts · Living practice · Modern research
Exploring Korea's military martial arts tradition through historical sources, disciplined practice, and contemporary research.
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01 · ABOUT
What is K-MUYE 24?
K-MUYE 24 presents the twenty-four martial arts associated with Korea's late Joseon military tradition and the Muye Dobo Tongji.
This site brings together historical documents, martial practice, translation, research, and media. It is designed as a growing archive rather than a finished catalogue.
The first version focuses on a clear introduction. Detailed pages for individual martial arts, source texts, research notes, videos, and publications can be added progressively.
02 · HISTORY
From Military Manuals to Living Practice
Muye Dobo Tongji
A comprehensive illustrated martial manual was compiled during the reign of King Jeongjo.
Reconstruction & Practice
Historical materials became the basis for renewed study, reconstruction, and transmission.
K-MUYE 24
Historical study is connected with practice, publication, digital media, and modern research.
03 · THE ARTS
Twenty-Four Martial Arts
Individual art pages can be opened later as the archive grows.
Long Weapons
Spears, polearms, and battlefield weapons.
Sword Methods
Single and double sword traditions preserved in the manual.
Mounted Arts
Weapons and skills practiced on horseback.
Unarmed & Special Arts
Complementary methods within the twenty-four-art system.
IMAGE AREA
Muye Dobo Tongji plate / cover image
04 · PRIMARY SOURCE
Muye Dobo Tongji
A central source for understanding Korea's late Joseon military martial arts.
K-MUYE 24 will introduce the source text, its martial systems, illustrations, terminology, and an English translation project.
Explore the project05 · RESEARCH
Documents · Practice · Analysis
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Historical Sources
Primary texts, terminology, chronology, and comparative source study.
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Translation
English-language access to historical Korean martial arts materials.
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Martial Practice
Practice informed by textual evidence and long-term training experience.
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Modern Research
Future comparison with sports science, biomechanics, and martial studies.
06 · MEDIA
Watch · Read · Follow
07 · CONTACT
K-MUYE 24
A growing digital home for Korean martial heritage.
Publication, research, training, media, and international communication.