SUBAK
The Ancient Korean Combat System.
Built for power. Forged for control. Designed for real combat — unbroken from a thousand years of Korean martial heritage.
A martial art
forged in
Korea.
Subak (수박) is one of Korea's oldest combat traditions — a complete system of striking, throwing, and control built for the realities of unarmed conflict.
We honor the lineage while training for the present: raw strength, structural integrity, and decisive technique. No flash. No fluff. Only what works when it matters.
KBS Documentary:
Subak
The Ancient Combat Art of Korea
This documentary produced by KBS explores the history, preservation, and cultural significance of Subak, one of Korea's traditional martial and physical culture heritages.
The documentary introduces historical records, transmission lineages, training methods, and ongoing preservation efforts related to Subak and traditional Korean warrior body culture.
Watch on YouTube →Mindung
Ssireum.
Traditional Northern Korean Beltless Wrestling Heritage
The World Subak Federation preserves and documents Mindung Ssireum, a traditional beltless wrestling culture of northern Korea, through oral testimonies, archival research, educational activities, and historical preservation projects.
Learn MoreRecognition &
Cultural Context
Subak was included in Korea's 2019 preliminary list for National Intangible Cultural Heritage consideration.
In 2018, Subak was referenced within Korea's Traditional Martial Arts Promotion framework alongside Ssireum, Korean Archery, and Taekkyeon.
President Jun-ho Song
Research, preservation, and international introduction of Subak, a traditional Korean martial art.
Published Books
Train with
intent.
Three structured paths, each forged to sharpen real-world capability. Every student progresses through measurable benchmarks.
CARRY THE
lineage
WORLDWIDE.
Open an authorized Subak training branch in your country. We provide certification, curriculum, and ongoing master-level support.
BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR →International Connections
Iran
Egypt
Canada
China
Begin the
path.
Whether you seek to train, teach, or carry the lineage to a new country — start here.
Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Supporting heritage preservation through education and cultural transmission.