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Congratulations Master Robin Nicholls and Master Mike Phillips
on achieving 3rd Dan!

Master Robin Nicholls and Master Mike Phillips successfully tested for their Haidong Gumdo 3rd Dan Blackbelt on Nov. 21, 2010 at the Masters Testing held at the semiannual Haidong Gumdo Master's Seminar at Master Estrada's school in Lindenhurst, NY. 

Grand Master Jeong-Woo Kim, Director of Education in Korea and USA Head Master, officiated the testing. 

 
About Haidong Gumdo
“Haidong Gumdo” is a Korean sword martial art, the name of which can be translated as meaning “East Sea Swordsmanship”: “Hai” referring to the sea and “Dong” meaning East or the direction of the sun. The word, “Do”, is often translated in English simply as “way” or “path”, with “Gum” meaning “sword”, which translates as “the way of the sword”.

 

The roots of Haidong Gumdo are in ancient Korean sword practices: Haidong Gumdo is a complex, beautiful and powerful martial art form that uses a variety of techniques to develop the student physically and mentally. Students learn forms, drills, and sparring techniques to develop physical stamina and fitness. Bamboo, straw and throw-cutting, along with candle extinguishing, teach focus and mental discipline. Meditation and proper breathing exercises relieve stress and promote a healthy mind and body.  And, the Haidong Gumdo principles of honor, integrity and self-control define the practitioner as a person. 

 
Unlike Kendo (or the Korean equivalent, Kumdo) the focus of Haidong Gumdo is not one-on-one dueling but the development of pitched battle tactics.  Haidong Gumdo involves learning dynamic fighting forms - often against multiple attackers - using a broad range of offense and defense techniques. While the forms students learn as they advance through Haidong Gumdo appear elegant and beautiful, they are based in the strength and ferocity of battle tactics.

 

Haidong Gumdo is a relatively new martial art to the United States.  It was reintroduced in Korea about 20 years ago by Jeong-ho Kim, now president of the World Haidong Gumdo Federation. 
 
For more information about the World Haidong Gumdo Federation or the history of Haidong Gumdo in general, refer to the links on our webpage.

 

Interested in Haidong Gumdo?

Haidong Gumdo is a style intended for people of all ages, skill levels and in any physical condition! The level of intensity and determination to learn the art is drawn from the student - and supported by their instructors and masters. It is perfect for anyone drawn to the discipline of martial arts, or who wish to try one of the oldest and most fundamental weapons martial arts.

Announcements

  • New Class Schedule The new class schedule beginning January 1, 2011 is as follows: Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm Friday 7:30 - 8:30 pm This applies to all ranks.
    Posted Jan 2, 2011 11:19 AM by Mike Phillips
  • Master Robin Nicholls and Master Mike Phillips achieve 3rd Dan! Congratulations to Master Robin Nicholls and Master Mike Phillips on successfully testing for their Haidong Gumdo 3rd Dan Blackbelt! The Masters Testing was held at the semiannual Haidong Gumdo Master ...
    Posted Nov 26, 2010 11:14 AM by Mike Phillips
  • Sword Seminar There will be a special Haidong Gumdo Sword Seminar Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at Princeton Martial Arts Academy. If you are interested in swords, a good workout, or finding out ...
    Posted Sep 2, 2010 12:48 PM by Mike Phillips
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