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The sword martial art has
developed along with 5,000 years of history of the Korean race
and the use of the sword (Kumsul and Kumbup) has been
designed. Its usefulness began to be recognized and turned
into a multi-functional martial art of guardianship, survival
and self-training.
1.
Preface
Haedong
Kumdo is made up of using sword, cutting off, fighting,
breathing, etc. It has been developed by many swordsmen and
trainers.
Now
there are many branches which are trying to develop this field
continually in Korea.
It's more important to make it well qualified than to gather
more people. Then people of all ages can enjoy their training
more than before.
These
kinds of sword training will be able to perform on stages,
practice in the mountains or riversides as well as in the gyms.
Frequent and easy contacts with sword training will make more
trainees notice that they will have lots of benefit spiritually
and physically.
Since early 1980's, Haedong Kumdo Gyms have been popular as
nation wide sports. There almost became about 1,000 gyms and
lots of clubs in most schools and offices. There are also
several branches abroad including in the United States, Canada,
Australia.
2.
Basic mind of Haedong Kumdo
1)Love
for the country
2)Filial piety for one's parents
3)Respect for one's elders
4)Do good and right things
3.
What's that?
It
is literally translated into "the original Korean sword
techniques."
It's the traditional Kumdo for real battles, totally different
from Jukdo (using sword made bamboo) sports and Guhapdo, which
were imported from Japan.
The
trainers of Haedong Kumdo use real sword which weigh 1.0-1.2kg;
they drill in a traditional way by unifying Gumbub(the training
to get used to the sword), Gyukgum(the training to accquire the
skill of cut and thrust),
Begi(the training to learn the skill of cutting straw or
bamboo,paper.etc.), Hoheubbub(abdominal breathing),etc.
The
techniques of our sword is not only one of most important skills
for fighting.
but also a drill for defending oneself and defeating opponents.
By
improving physical strength,
one can exercise endurance.
By practicing the constant changes of subtle acts,
the posture become refined
and cultivates one's mind into a noble state of one's spiritual
and physical balance, physical fitness.
4.
Chacteristis
1)
you can cope with dangerous situations. It's orthodox
self-defense when you meet dangerous situation.
2) you can improve your concentration because of sword.
3) you can solve the problem from the lack of exercise.
4) It's a martial art improving one's mind.
5) An exercise of the whole body through various sword
techniques.
6) It's fundamental exercise of muscles, quick in action,
endurance and turning power, etc.
7) It's simultaneous with a rule of breathing and meditation.
8) It's life-time exercise including make male and female, young
and old, decreasing the aging process.
5.
The purpose of Training
Factors
of disease are fatness diabetes, high blood pressure, stress, heart
disease and so on.
They are serous problems,
make you fitness level increase and risk of disease decrease
through training of Haedong Kumdo, etc.
because we have a new method of physical and mental training.
We cultivate one's physical capabilities and develop a strong
spirit.
6.
Benefits
1)A
traditional martial art to enable you to handle violent or
dangerous situations.
Kumdo
is a long established form of self-defense that focus on using
one blow effectively to contain bullies and assailants, all the
while instilling confidence and character.
2)The
goal of Kumdo is not to dominate over others, it is to cultivate
one's sense of self and build character.
3)A
physical fitness program you can enjoy whole life whether you
are young ,old, male or female.
For
your physical fitness as well as the physical well being of your
entire family, from children to senior citizen, Haedong Kumdo is
an activity everyone can enjoy together.
A family that trains together will not only be healthy and
harmonious, it will build inner unity and a bond with each
other. Haedong Kumdo is the best martial arts program that three
generations can enjoy together.
4)The
best workout for mental clarity, increase concentration, and
relieves stress and tension
Mental
concentration and quick reflexes are the foundations Kumdo is
based on.
When the sword is held in your hand, worldly concerns and
burdens are lifted and replaced with confidence and aspiration.
5)Educating
children to be responsible and ambitious.
While
academic achievement is important, one cannot maintain a high
level of performance and concentration without recharging the
body. Only a child with an iron will and tenacity will succeed
in the present atmosphere of competition.
A student of Kumdo is taught this qualities upon a foundation of
morals and confidence in one's own abilities. Sharp mental
skills and an indomitable spirit is best instilled at a young
age.
6)Small classes for individual attention
7)School classes, small group classes and private available
available on request
(especially for foreigners).
7.
BENEFITS
1)DO
FOR A WHOLE GENERATION & DO IT FOR YOUR LIFETIME.
this is not only for young people, it starts children up to
elderly people.
All generations gathering together to make their relations
better.
2)PRACTICE
MIND CONTROL & RELAXATION.
Haedong Kumdo is based on concentration, so when you handle the
sword,
you lose your stress & you enhance the control of your mind.
3)DO
SELF DEFENSE & INCREASE YOUR SELF ESTEEM.
Haedong Kumdo is made up of rule of sword, stabbing, cutting, competition, abdominal
breathing and meditation and so forth.
so you learn these self defense techniques,
thereby increasing your self confidence and self esteem.
4)TO
LEARN GOOD BEHAVIOR & GOOD MANNERS.
To study at school is important, however all your study needs to
be backed up by physical training and a well & balanced mind
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