Historical Development and Influence of the Hwarang
System
The tradition of the Hwarang system has existed for over 2,000 years, and during
this time it has developed into an incredibly influential force. The impact of
the Hwarang system and people was strongly felt in
the East Asian region in ancient times, and has also reverberated through time,
leaving a lasting mark for us. The Korean combat skills originally began over
5,000 years ago with the formation of the Kochosun
kingdom. In order to protect the people and their territory this kingdom began
the development of a strong combative system. Later, over 2,000 years ago, the
