Haidong Gumdo(劍道/검도) – The character Gum (劍/검) means “Sword” and Do(道/도) means “the way of your life”, all together this means ” the way of using sword” Haidong Gumdo derives its name from Haedong Seongguk Balhae (海東盛國渤海), a name for Balhae, a medieval kingdom in the region of northeastern Korea, and southern Manchuria.
Philosophy:
- 活(활)Hwal – Live
- 人(인)In – People
- 劍(검)Gum – Sword
- Help and make better life for other people with your ability and strength.It is a traditional Korean sword martial art that focuses on battle between multiple foes, as opposed to the Japanese style of one on one. This style of weaponry is what we like to consider a true art form at sight. This ancient art requires the practitioner to learn how to maneuver the sword in multiple directions, executing footwork and coordination, which will make one’s swordplay seem like beauty in action.
