MEMBER OF THE GREAT BRITAIN JU-JITSU NATIONAL TEAM, COMPETING IN EVENTS SUCH AS THE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU COMPETITION AND THE COMBAT JU-JUTSU CHAMPIONSHIP, AS WELL AS THE GREAT BRITAIN JU-JITSU CHAMPIONSHIP AND ISKA COMPETITION, INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN THE JJIF WELSH JU-JITSU NATIONALS.
HAEDONG KUMDO
CLASSES EVERY SUNDAY FROM 2.30 PM TO 3.30 PM
About
HAEDONG KUMDO is an elegant and powerful ancient Korean Sword Martial Art. It’s more physically demanding than it looks; it builds great physical, mental and emotional strength. The Samurai of Japan are direct descendents of the Samu Rang of Kokuryo early region of Korea.
Through learning physical training, etiquette, self control, meditation and internal breathing exercises, Gumdo practitioners learn to improve their physical and mental health.
HAEDONG KUMDO Activities
We offer a variety of programmes to meet the needs of every student.
Kumdo (patterns) Practice is the core of sword training. It enhances physical attributes such as spontaneous power generation, balance, spinning techniques as well as the ability to concentrate.
Begin Cutting: The underlying theories of the sword techniques are mastered through cutting practice. A harmony of speed, power, fast sighting and correct footwork is required. Bamboo, stacks of straw, small moving targets and paper are used as cutting material.
Dan Jun Breathing: Through meditation and control of the breathing pattern, a practitioner learns to calm the body and mind as well as the ability to control the self.
Gyukgum (Sparring drills): In order to develop fast reflexes and judgment, a practitioner learns to apply the sword techniques of gumbups in real combat situations. There are short gyukgum and choreographed gyukgum programmes include karate, jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and more. Our experienced Master provide personalized attention and guidance to help each student achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
HAEDONG KUMDO Specialties
- You can deal with emergency situations or violence with self-defence training of HAEDONG KUMDO
- Increase concentration level than any other ways, because HAEDONG KUMDO is using a sword.
- To overcome yourself, stresses and refine yourself with hard training.
- HAEDONG KUMDO help students nourish their mind with obtaining patriotism, filial piety, royalty, and faithfulness.
- With HAEDONG KUMDO, you are requested to use your whole body to perform a variety of techniques.
- HAEDONG KUMDO helps improve muscle persistency, reaction, and balancing your body.
- With practicing HAEDONG KUMDO, you will get a great deal of confidence.
- HAEDONG KUMDO combines breathing techniques and meditation with hard training, so that people can control their mind as well as their body.
- HAEDONG KUMDO is a world martial art, that has been taught to over 1 million people in over 50 countries.