In the past year, the Haedong Kumdo Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu community in the Netherlands has grown and flourished, with new leaders stepping up and a new generation of Black Belts […]
Announcing a new Dutch Representative Meer lezen »
Martial arts practitioners often talk about the way of the sword or the path of martial arts, discussing sword techniques and physical training, but they also frequently apply it to mental
What is the Way (Path) of Sword? Meer lezen »
SPOILER! Vanaf 1 mei is hij live! De Dutch Kummu contest! Maak je eigen creatieve Kummu vorm op muziek als het kan in de natuur! De winnaar van de A
Dutch Kummu contest Meer lezen »
We, in Haedong Kumdo, incorporate various sword types into our training, including sharpened swords, aluminum swords, wooden swords, bamboo swords, and foam (sponge) swords. Each type has its own unique
Some thoughts on training with foam (sponge) swords Meer lezen »
4 min read Reflecting on the Dutch Event 2023 with Haedong Kumdo workshops and activities “THE RETURN OF THE WARRIORS” 6 – 11 april 2023 It was
The Return of the Warriors Meer lezen »
UNIQUENESS OF THE ART AND HOW TO MOVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL Second Dan Essay by Ben de Busser from Belgium What in your opinion makes our two swords style
Uniqueness of the Art and how to move to the next level Meer lezen »
OFFICIALLY LICENSED REFEREE’S AND CERTIFICATES Second Dan Essay by Dominic den Drijver In this essay I am going to cover 2 topics. The main topic will be about the licensing
Officially licensed referee’s and certificates Meer lezen »
Mind and Matter – First Dan Essay Michiel van der Meer March 2023 This essay is the culmination of many years of training, and I am very glad to have
Teaching Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu as a founder around the world means that I can understand the basics of martial arts practice, rather than having exceptional martial arts skills or tremendous
MEDITATION TO STRENGTHEN BODY AND MIND A first Dan essay written by Bas de Hoogen, March 2023 The ancient Romans are famous for many things, some good, some bad. But
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