Subak

Subak () was a historical Korean martial practice involving unarmed combat. The term literally means “hand striking” or “bare-hand fighting” and appears in Korean sources from the Goryeo and Joseon periods. In historical records, Subak is described both as a method of combat and as a competitive activity.

The exact techniques and characteristics of Subak are uncertain due to the fragmentary nature of surviving documentation. Some scholars consider it to be related to, or an earlier name for, Taekkyon, while others treat it as a distinct but possibly connected practice.