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 specialty and characteristics for training. Today, I would like to share some thoughts on training with foam swords. Many HK dojangs use foam swords for …
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Birth of Modern Martial Art Today I am going to say something about the Found or Birth of One Martial art in modern times. There are many kinds of martial arts well-known like JUDO, TKD, HAPKIDO, HAEDONG KUMDO, KUNG DO or KUKGUNG(archery), and so on around the globe in modern times. In Haedong Kumdo, there …
Registration of Organization’s Name is not the Found of one Martial Art Lees verder »
How does the JSKR-Haedong Kumdo ‘Swords Dance’ reflect the ideals of Creativity & Harmony? Whether it be in training or day-to-day life, the concepts of Creativity & Harmony are of utmost importance. In order to fully benefit from Creativity & Harmony, we must first understand what it means to “think out of the box”. The Swords Dance is an important part …
Terminology Ki ( 기, 氣 ) = Energy Mu ( 무, 武 ) = Martial Arts Ki-Mu ( 기무, 氣武 ) = Energy into the Martial Arts 武 = 戈 (weapon) + 止 (cease, protect) Explanation Ki means energy as it’s known Energy is power and also It can be said it is Light. Love …
Terminology JINYOUNG (진영:眞英) a pen name and heavenly one for a founder of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu with United World Haedong Kumdo Federation. SSANGKUM (쌍검:雙檢) ssang (雙) means two or double, kum (檢) means sword. RYU (類) ryu means a school or type, system or style. Explanation JIN (眞) literally means Truth, constancy, naturalness, everlastingness, Heaven, paradise and also has …
