The purpose of training in Haedong Kumdo is the im-provement of physical and mental health by cultivating physical capabilities & developing a strong spirit (Mental Strength).

Though Kumdo is highly influenced by the modern Japanese sword arts, it was the Korean understanding of warfare that helped lay the foundations for the Japanese Samurai. Therefore, to truly understand the history of Kumdo, we must first look to Korea's history.

Sep 9, 2010 · Kumdo’s natural stance emphasizes a balance between the right and left sides of the body which results in a more balanced use of both sides of the brain. Therefore, not only is Kumdo training beneficial in ones focus and decision-making ability, but also in ones mental insight and creativity.

Kumdo is the art of the Korean sword. You can grade in Kumdo & achieve another black belt in the Korean Arts. Beginners learn stances, cuts & blocks, before...

Kumdo, commonly translated as "the way of the sword," encompasses various sword-based martial arts influenced by both Korean and Japanese traditions. Among these, Haidong Gumdo, a popular style in Korea, emphasizes broad, flowing sword movements intended to replicate ancient battlefield techniques, in contrast to kendo’s focus on precision ...

Within this realm of Kumdo, you will witness the practitioner wearing the standard martial art uniform and performing a prescribed set of stances, sword strikes, and kicks defined by the specific form.

Among Korean martial arts, Kumdo (meaning "the way of the sword") stands out as an exceptional discipline focused on sword fighting techniques. Practitioners wield a bamboo sword known as a "jukdo," which serves as a safe training tool.

Korean Kumdo is the Korean version of Japanese Kendo which was introduced to Korea in the late 1800s. This short handbook was written to help western students learn some of the vocabulary, philosophy and most basic beginner techniques of this art.

The stances and cutting techniques of Haedong Kumdo are designed to be highly dynamic to efficiently neutralize multiple attackers quickly. Haedong Kumdo trains the spirit of a student to be open and good.

Kumdo’s natural stance emphasizes a balance between the right and left sides of the body which results in a more balanced use of both sides of the brain. Therefore, not only is Kumdo training beneficial in ones focus and decision-making ability, but also in ones mental insight and creativity.