thumb|293x293px|Diagram of 5 techniques in Hanmudo (O-gi-beop) Hanmoodo (Hanja: 韓武道), also known as Hanmudo, is a practical theory and technique of martial arts formed based on the temperament, emotions, culture, and worldview of the Korean people. Its techniques consist of Ta-beop (Striking), Hosin-beop (Self-defense), Geomdo-beop (Sword Arts), Hyeol-beop (Pressure Point Arts), and Mu-beop (Martial Methods).

Hanmoodo implements the principles of nature's movement through physical motion. These movements are called the Three Grand Principles (Sam-dae-won-ri/三大元理), which are used to interpret physical force in a theoretical way and manage an opponent's aggressive energy. Similar to a pinwheel spinning in a powerful wind, a bending bamboo tree, or a sailboat moving against the wind, a practitioner protects themselves while utilizing or neutralizing the opponent's power. These concepts are defined as Jeon-hwan (轉換/전환/transformation), Yeok-ryu (易流/역류/reverse flow), and Sim-hwa (深和/심화/depth).

Hanmoodo's techniques are aligned with the Theory of Five Elements (O-haeng), which interprets the nature of Northeast Asia. They include:

• Ta-beop (Striking): Associated with Wood (木) and the energy of spring that branches out.
• Hosin-beop (Self-defense): Associated with Fire (火) and the energy of summer's constant growth.
• Geomdo-beop (Sword Arts): Associated with Metal (金) and the energy of concluding autumn.
• Hyeol-beop (Pressure Point Arts): Associated with Water (水) and the energy of winter's reservation and fostering of new strength.
• Mu-beop (Martial Methods): Associated with Earth (土), which regulates growth at the center of the seasons.

Together, these elements form the philosophy of "Mu" (Martial arts).

Hanmoodo's name was established in 1888 by Bae Seong-jeon (known as Master Gisan), who organized the O-gi-beop (Five Techniques) he inherited while studying at Girimsa Temple. Due to the historical circumstances of the time, it was not widely publicized and was passed down as a family tradition.

In the 1980s, Bae Byeong-ho, the 4th-generation descendant of the founder, developed Hanmoodo into a modern training system so that the general public could easily practice it. Currently, the practitioner population is concentrated in Busan, Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk, and Ulsan. The Hanmu-jongga (The Founding House of Hanmoodo) is located in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do. The 4th-generation descendant of Master Gisan currently serves as the 6th Grandmaster, passing down Hanmudo to the public.

• Kookje Shinmun, "In Search of Masters," June 8, 2007.
• Bongsaeng Cultural Foundation, "The Martial Brothers Guarding the Main House," Summer 2008 issue (pp. 48-51).
• National Folk Museum of Korea, "Current Status of Korean Martial Arts Organizations," Academic Series 35 (2003, pp. 328-330).
• PSB (now KNN), "Sports Pang-Pang: In Search of Hanmudo."

Category:Korean martial arts