Misplaced Pages

Lee Joo-hyung

Personal information
Nationality	South Korea
Born	(1973-03-05) 5 March 1973 (age 51)
Medal record Men's artistic gymnastics Representing  South Korea Olympic Games 2000 Sydney Parallel bars 2000 Sydney Horizontal bar World Championships 1999 Tianjin Parallel bars
Korean name
Hangul	이주형
Revised Romanization	I Ju-hyeong
McCune–Reischauer	Ri Chu-hyŏng

Lee Joo-hyung (born 5 March 1973) is a Korean former gymnast who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, in the 1996 Summer Olympics, and in the 2000 Summer Olympics.

His brother Lee Jang-hyung is also an artistic gymnast.

Education

• Daeryun High School

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lee Ju-Hyeong". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2012.

External links

• Lee Ju-Hyeong at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
• Joo-Hyung Lee at databaseOlympics.com (archived)

This biographical article related to South Korean artistic gymnastics is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

• v
• t
• e

Korean Martial Arts Korean martial arts, encompassing both armed and unarmed fighting styles, boast a rich history deeply intertwined with the Korean peninsula's cultural heritage and social development. These practices, known collectively as mu術 (musul) or muye 무예 (muye), transcend mere physical training, emphasizing mental discipline, self-cultivation, and moral values (Allen, 2015). Evolution and Historical Influences: The origins of Korean martial arts can be traced back several centuries, with indications that certain practices were present during the prehistoric period (Misplaced Pages, 2023). Initial manifestations, such as subak—a style centred on wrestling—prospered during the Three Kingdoms era (1st century BCE – 7th century CE). Gradually, these martial arts developed under the impact of surrounding cultures, especially that of China. The advent of Buddhism during the Silla Dynasty (57 BCE – 935 CE) facilitated the incorporation of aspects of Chinese martial arts, culminating in the evolution of various styles, including taekkyeon, which is characterized by its focus on low kicks and agility (Misplaced Pages, 2023). During the Joseon Dynasty, from 1392 to 1897, martial arts were mainly practised by the military and the nobility during relatively peaceful times. Nevertheless, the emphasis was still on self-defence while designing Hwachae, a weapon that can shoot multiple arrows, which indicates the development of the skills of attack and defence. However, the most affecting blow came in the 20th century. The Japanese occupation from 1910 to 1945 banned all forms of Korean cultural expression, including martial arts. After its liberation, numerous styles were systematized under the aegis of taekwondo, which gained international recognition in the latter part of the century (Misplaced Pages, 2023). Contemporary Korean martial disciplines: Nowadays, Korean martial arts represent several styles; each of these styles has its characteristics: Taekwondo: The powerful kicking in this Olympic sport goes hand in hand with dynamic motions imbued with strength by respect and self-discipline. Hapkido: A self-defensive art that involves joint locks throwing, among other leverages, against an opponent. Tang Soo Do parallels Taekwondo because it combines powerful strikes and defence moves, often emphasizing forms. Ssireum is a form of traditional Korean wrestling concerned with grappling methodologies to try and throw down one's opponent on the ground. Besides these few well-recognized styles, there are many other less famous but equally interesting practices, including Kuk Sool Won, a holistic system that encompasses a variety of fighting methods; Haidong Gumdo, or swordsmanship; and Teukgong Moosool, developed by South Korean special forces. Cultural Tourism and International Relations: Traditional Korean martial arts showcase their importance to cultural tourism. The global popularity of taekwondo has, for instance, sparked interest in Korean culture, leading to increased tourism in South Korea (Cynarski & Johnson, 2020). In addition, North Korea has attempted to capitalize on the appeal of martial arts by developing Taekwon-Do tourism to attract revenue and improve relations between nations (Cynarski & Johnson, 2020). However, North Korea has challenges due to political issues, such as travel restrictions and an aspect of tourism being seen as political propaganda activities, as explained by Cynarski & Johnson, 2020. The international spread of Korean martial arts also promotes culture and understanding. Training centres worldwide provide opportunities for people from all over the world to participate in studying Korean martial arts and develop a sense of community and respect for Korean culture in general. According to Rozenfeld (2021), this helps to promote values such as respect, persistence, and self-control that enhance positive cross-cultural interaction. Korean martial arts represent the complicated interaction in which history, tradition, and culture intermingle. The arts record the ups and downs of social and political life on the Korean peninsula. At the same time, the approach and engagement in them today promote cultural exchange, tourism, and understanding on an international level.

Allen, B. (2015). Striking beauty: A philosophical look at the Asian martial arts. Columbia University Press. https://doi.org/10.7312/alle17272 Cynarski, W. J., & Johnson, J. A. (2020). North Korea's emerging martial arts tourism: A Taekwon-Do case study. Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality, 14(4), 667–680. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCTHR-07-2019-0133 Misplaced Pages: Korean martial arts. (2023, November 19). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/Korean_martial_arts

• 1973 births
• Living people
• South Korean male artistic gymnasts
• Olympic gymnasts for South Korea
• Gymnasts at the 1992 Summer Olympics
• Gymnasts at the 1996 Summer Olympics
• Gymnasts at the 2000 Summer Olympics
• Olympic silver medalists for South Korea
• Olympic bronze medalists for South Korea
• Olympic medalists in gymnastics
• Asian Games medalists in gymnastics
• Gymnasts at the 1990 Asian Games
• Gymnasts at the 1994 Asian Games
• Gymnasts at the 1998 Asian Games
• Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics
• Asian Games gold medalists for South Korea
• Asian Games silver medalists for South Korea
• Asian Games bronze medalists for South Korea
• Medalists at the 1990 Asian Games
• Medalists at the 1994 Asian Games
• Medalists at the 1998 Asian Games
• Medalists at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
• 21st-century South Korean people
• South Korean artistic gymnast stubs