Aug 8, 2008 · Hey Ninjamom, Say, do Haedong Gumdo practitioners strictly adhere to cutting with Korean-forged jingum or is it acceptable to use Japanese-style shinken? And if so, how are the many forges in China, offering katanas at affordable price-points (like Hanwei, Huanuo, Last Legend, Dynasty Forge and Cold Steel), viewed by the HDGD folks and even the KSA community at large? Don't get me wrong, I ...

Nov 9, 2007 · I have also had the opportunity to handle some of mantiss swords jingum and they were just okay by my standards. (which certainly have changed alot since I took started working in Japanese Arts) Still, I have handled moderately priced Japanese swords let's say in the $7,000 to $30,000 price range and there is a drastic differance in overall ...

Sep 7, 2016 · I've browsed this sight for hours and finally got tired of searching. I'm looking to purchase a good quality Jingum (Korean sword) for cutting but I don't...

Nov 9, 2007 · Really, though, you need to consult with your instructor before you order any blade you plan on using in the dojang. He may let you use any jingum that passes a basic safety inspection, or he may insist on Federation supplied steel.

Oct 28, 2017 · I have been recently looking to add to my sword collection. I already have a mokgum, kagum, and a jingum for training purposes, but I figured you can always add to the collection. These are some swords that I was looking into to get. What swords do you have? What are you looking to get?

Jan 30, 2009 · When do you allow students to handle jingum? Actually, I'm always VERY surprised when any KMA person refers to a Katana - especially with the Korean cultural aversion to all things Japanese.

Aug 30, 2012 · Hi, guys! I'm presently living in Korea and looking for a Haedong Gumdo dojang mainly for adults. So, I wonder if any of you, who practiced or is still practicing Haedong Gumdo in Korea could advise me on a reputable teacher or dojang/school :confused: Language of teaching does not matter...

Aug 26, 2008 · Korean Jingum vs Japanese Shinken: similarities and differences? Previous Thread

Dec 22, 2009 · I would strongly suggest that particularly if you don't have any sword training that you first look at some saegums or kagums (Korean sword terms meaning practice sword, unsharpened). In my sword style (Haidong Gumdo, a traditional Korean style), students are not allowed to have their own jingum or sharpened sword until black belt (Cho Dan). They get a practice sword around green belt and at ...

Nov 11, 2007 · The swords and sword arts of Korea. Arts include Choson Sebop, Hankumdo, Haidong Gumdo and Kumdo.