The ATA's weapons program is designed to improve hand speed and manual
dexterity. All beginning level students start with foam and rubber
weapons to ensure safety. Weapons are taught in progressive degrees of
difficulty. The following is a list of required weapons by rank:
1st Degree - Single Ssahng
Joel Bahng (nun-chucks), Single Bahng Mahng ee (bamboo stick), Oh Sung
Do (Broad Sword).
2nd Degree - Double Sshang
Joel Bahng, Double Bahng Mahng ee, Ssahng Nat (Kamas)
3rd Degree - Mid and Long
Range Jahng Bahng -(Bo Staff)
4th Degree - Je Pahng Ee-(Cane),
Som Dan Bohng (Three Section Staff)
Additional Weapons not tied to rank - Gum
Do (Sword), Dragon Wind Staff
Comabat Weapons Sparring -
New Program. Sparring using a specially designed Bahng Mahng Ee. Fast
paced and a lot of fun.