Jukjangchang
The jukjangchang, literally bamboo long spear, is a Korean weapon.
| Jukjangchang | |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 죽장창 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Juk Jang Chang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chuk Chang ch'ang |
The jukjangchang is first mentioned in the Muyesinbo (1759). The spear was made from bamboo and is about 4.2 m (14 ft) long. The jukjangchang was made either or whole bamboo stalk or pieces of bamboo glued and woven together. The latter type was stronger.[1]
The bamboo made the jukjangchang more flexible than the ordinary jangchang. Soldiers could use the jukjangchang to keep the enemy at a distance.
References
- Ehwa University Press 2008, Sippalgi: Traditional Korean Martial Arts, Dr. B.K. Cho
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