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Goongdo, which literally translates 'the way of the bow,' is often refered to as Korean traditional archery (Korean archery is also called Kuk Kung).
The bow has a long and distinguished history in Korea where it was used primarily as a military weapon. Unlike Japan, where the Samurai considered the sword to be the ultimate weapon, Korean soldiers chose the bow as their primary weapon until modern times.
Probably the most significant difference between Goongdo and other archery methods is the use of the "Mongolian Draw." Using a thumb ring, the draw is done with the thumb and index finger instead of the more common method using the first three fingers.
Today, archery is one of the most popular sports in Korea, and Korean archers are statistically the best in the world.
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