Seoul Sunmudo Experience: Harmonize Your Body & Mind with Korean Buddhist Martial Arts & Meditation
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- 1. Should your preferred date or time slot be unavailable, our team will contact you via email or phone.
- 2. This experience is open to participants aged 8 and above. No prior experience in martial arts or yoga is necessary to join.
- 3. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Training attire will be provided for private sessions, while regular class participants can rent attire on-site.
- 4. You are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use. However, please be mindful not to disturb other participants during the session.
- 100% refund for cancellations made by 5:00 PM KST, 3 days prior to your scheduled date.
- 70% refund for cancellations made by 5:00 PM KST, 2 days prior to your scheduled date.
- 50% refund for cancellations made by 5:00 PM KST, 1 day prior to your scheduled date.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the times specified above.
- Same-day cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Overview
Key Highlights
- Experience a 1,500-year-old Korean Buddhist practice where martial arts, yoga, qigong, and meditation flow together into a single, unified discipline.
- Step into historic Jongno-gu and discover Seonmudo—an authentic, deeply rooted practice unlike any standard yoga or wellness class you have tried before.
- Join a regular group class for an immersive community experience, or book a private session complete with personalized instruction and a traditional tea ceremony.
Overview
Discover Seonmudo, a 1,500-year-old Korean Buddhist tradition combining martial arts, yoga, and qigong. Experience it right in the heart of historic Jongno-gu, Seoul. Book your spot today.
About Seonmudo
Seonmudo is a living Buddhist martial art with a history spanning 1,500 years. Originally passed down in the remote mountain temples of Korea as a health regimen for monks and a training method for warrior monks, it is a practice that harmonizes both body and mind.
Unlike modern fitness trends, Seonmudo is deeply rooted in Korean Buddhist philosophy. From the opening bows to the closing meditation, every movement is an expression of the Dharma, cultivating clarity, balance, and inner strength.
Located in Jongno-gu, the Seonmudo Seoul Headquarters offers the only place in Seoul to experience authentic Seonmudo, guided by certified masters from Golgulsa Temple and the World Seonmudo Association.
What to Expect
Seonmudo practice is built upon four interconnected traditional pillars.
- Breath & Meditation (Seon Breathing): Calms the mind and helps you focus entirely on your breath.
- Seon Yoga (Ocheyubup): Releases deep-seated tension while building flexibility and body awareness.
- Martial Arts Foundations (Janggong): Builds core strength, physical coordination, and sharp focus.
- Moving Meditation (Seon Qigong): Seamlessly blends breathing, fluid movement, and meditative focus into one.
Programs & Options
1. Private One-Day Experience: Custom Practice & Tea Ceremony
Designed for travelers seeking a deeper, more personal dive into Seonmudo, this immersive 120-minute session is tailored entirely to your pace and physical condition. The experience concludes with a traditional Buddhist tea ceremony, offering a rare moment of profound tranquility right in the heart of Seoul.
- 15 min - Sitting Meditation: Centers your mind to begin the practice.
- 20 min - Warm-up & Seon Yoga: Gentle stretches and yoga postures designed to open your joints and release built-up tension.
- 20 min - Janggong (Martial Arts Basics): Experience strength and precision through foundational Seonmudo strikes and kicks.
- 20 min - Seon Qigong: A flowing moving meditation where each posture revitalizes the body, bridging motion and stillness.
- 15 min - Mudra Meditation & Tea Ceremony: Conclude your practice with meditative hand gestures followed by a traditional Korean Buddhist tea ceremony.
- 10 min - Q&A: Chat with your instructor about Seonmudo, Korean Buddhism, or how to take your practice home with you.
2. Drop-in Group Class Experience (60 Mins)
Step into an authentic Seonmudo class alongside local practitioners at the Seoul headquarters. This isn't a staged tourist demonstration—it is a genuine 60-minute practice following the center's weekly curriculum.
- Monday / Friday: Seon Breathing & Meditation → Seon Gymnastics & Flexibility Training → Janggong (Martial Arts Basics) → Seon Qigong → Walking Meditation (Yeongjeong Haenggong) → Mudra Meditation
- Wednesday: Mudra Meditation → Seon Yoga (Ocheyubup) → Seon Breathing & Meditation
Duration
1. [Private / One-Day] Custom Practice & Tea Ceremony: 120 mins
- Wednesdays & Fridays / 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Tuesdays & Thursdays / 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
2. [Drop-In / Regular Class] Single Session: 60 mins
- Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
- 3:30 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:40 PM, 8:00 PM
Group Size
- Min. 1 / Max. 10 guests
Closed On
Weekends and public holidays
How to Use
- Select your preferred option, date, and time slot when booking.
- Your mobile or email voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking confirmation. *Vouchers are issued only after the provider confirms your booking.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session begins.
- Head to the 3rd floor of Unni Building and show your voucher to the staff at the entrance.
Address
3F, Unni Building, 93 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul