Kyokku, a kind of polo, is a game where theplayers ride horses and hit a ball with long clubs. It was played by Koreansfrom olden times.
Mounted warriors usually enjoyed thegame. They trained and played it whenever they could find time irrespective ofseason.
It became a custom to play Kyokku in May in the closing years ofKoryo. Such a tradition was inherited and maintained in the period of thefeudal Joson dynasty.
The game was enjoyed by not onlywarriors but also commoners, civil and military officials and even women. Toplay the game, they needed clubs, balls and a playing field.
The club was a long stick with an endlooking like a scoop.
The ball was made of wood, painted redand measured about 39cm in circumference.
According to a record from the 13thcentury, the length of the well-arranged field was about 450 feet and the fencearound it was hundreds of metres long.
The ball was placed some 50 feet fromthe starting line of the riders and the five-foot-wide goalpost was some 200 feetaway from the ball.
If they passed the ball through thegoalpost after performing some necessary movements, they would win.
As a good exercise for acquiringhorsemanship through basic movements and promoting agility, Kyokku was one of the folk games that helpedKoreans train their body and develop correct aiming and hitting power.
More From Sports DPRK (En)
One day in May Juche 101(2012),the respected General Secretary Kim JongUn visited newly-built Changjon Primary School on Changjon
August 27, 2024
One day in May Juche 101(2012),the respected General Secretary Kim JongUn visited newly-built Changjon Primary School on Changjon
One-legged ssirum is a contestof physical strength.There are two methods of playingthe game: one to throw down your opponent using
August 27, 2024
One-legged ssirum is a contestof physical strength.There are two methods of playingthe game: one to throw down your opponent using
In the mid-1970s, a largequantity of cement was neededin several sectors of the national economy and socialist construction sites
August 27, 2024
In the mid-1970s, a largequantity of cement was neededin several sectors of the national economy and socialist construction sites
It happened one day in August Juche98(2009) when Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the Kujang FishFarm. After being reported that
August 27, 2024
It happened one day in August Juche98(2009) when Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the Kujang FishFarm. After being reported that
It happened one day, when the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited Farm 1116. Going round the farm thatday, he gave an
August 27, 2024
It happened one day, when the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited Farm 1116. Going round the farm thatday, he gave an
DPRK players notched up good results at the First CISM Pre-UniversityEducation Schools Tournament-2024, held in Tula of Russia
August 04, 2024
DPRK players notched up good results at the First CISM Pre-UniversityEducation Schools Tournament-2024, held in Tula of Russia
A ceremony oflighting the fire for the Ninth International Martial Arts Games took place inPyongyang on June 17. The fire,lighted
August 04, 2024
A ceremony oflighting the fire for the Ninth International Martial Arts Games took place inPyongyang on June 17. The fire,lighted
Koreanplayers were successful at the Eighth Children of Asia International SportsGames held in Yakutsk of Russia. Ji Hye Song, Ri
August 04, 2024
Koreanplayers were successful at the Eighth Children of Asia International SportsGames held in Yakutsk of Russia. Ji Hye Song, Ri
Ri Chang Jong is a coach who trainedseveral players as world-famous aces. In the 1980s, he took charge of thetraining of Ri Jae
July 26, 2024
Ri Chang Jong is a coach who trainedseveral players as world-famous aces. In the 1980s, he took charge of thetraining of Ri Jae
Kim CholHwan, a wrestler who grew up under the care of the Workers’ Party of Korea, wasa famous sportsman who became the first twi
July 26, 2024
Kim CholHwan, a wrestler who grew up under the care of the Workers’ Party of Korea, wasa famous sportsman who became the first twi
One day,President Kim Il Sung was crossing arugged pass in Sakju County onhis field inspection tour. He told thedriver steering
July 26, 2024
One day,President Kim Il Sung was crossing arugged pass in Sakju County onhis field inspection tour. He told thedriver steering
Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the Komdok MiningComplex one day in May Juche 98(2009). He acquainted himself withthe situation of
July 26, 2024
Chairman Kim Jong Il visited the Komdok MiningComplex one day in May Juche 98(2009). He acquainted himself withthe situation of
One day in February Juche 103(2014), therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the newly-reconstructed MeariShooting Gallery. He
July 26, 2024
One day in February Juche 103(2014), therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited the newly-reconstructed MeariShooting Gallery. He
The following happenedone day when the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited a fishery station. That day he got on thedeck
July 26, 2024
The following happenedone day when the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un visited a fishery station. That day he got on thedeck
While looking round the indoor riding training ground of the Mirim RidingClub one day, the respected Comrade KimJong Un saw large
July 26, 2024
While looking round the indoor riding training ground of the Mirim RidingClub one day, the respected Comrade KimJong Un saw large
Ithappened on August 23 Juche 112(2023), when the respected Comrade Kim JongUn visited the Kumsong Tractor Factory and dropped in
July 26, 2024
Ithappened on August 23 Juche 112(2023), when the respected Comrade Kim JongUn visited the Kumsong Tractor Factory and dropped in
One day in August Juche 96(2007),Chairman Kim Jong Il saw new hairpin samples together with officials ofthe relevant sector. He
July 26, 2024
One day in August Juche 96(2007),Chairman Kim Jong Il saw new hairpin samples together with officials ofthe relevant sector. He
When he visited theSongmak Atlantic Salmon Pedigree Farm one day in July Juche 107(2018), therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un was
July 26, 2024
When he visited theSongmak Atlantic Salmon Pedigree Farm one day in July Juche 107(2018), therespected Comrade Kim Jong Un was
PresidentKim Il Sung visited the construction site of the Phyongnam irrigation systemone day in August Juche 38 (1949).
July 26, 2024
PresidentKim Il Sung visited the construction site of the Phyongnam irrigation systemone day in August Juche 38 (1949).
Turning toy pinwheel is oneof the physical training games enjoyed by Korean children from olden times. Thepinwheel varied in
July 26, 2024
Turning toy pinwheel is oneof the physical training games enjoyed by Korean children from olden times. Thepinwheel varied in
More Articles