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Purpose of Haidong Gumdo

The modern society, characterized by technology, information and globalization, has brought abundance of amenities and luxury to its members. However, it also brought corpulence, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and various other diseases many of which are due to modern stresses. 
Also, materialism and selfish based individualism are spreading there way into society as never before [...]

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Haidong Gumdo is a martial art that the entire family up to 3 generations can practice together regardless of age or gender.

Haidong Gumdo is a traditional based martial art reflecting the magnificence of the ancient Korean kingdom that ruled over eastern Asia.

You can manage emergency situations or counter violence with the self-defense principles and [...]

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Learning Haidong Gumdo – Basics

Learning Haidong Gumdo – Basics
ChalkBal Gum (Draw the Sword / Sheath the Sword) Techniques
With each belt rank, a student must learn a corresponding method with which to draw and sheath a sword.  These ChalkBal Gum methods often expand upon the techniques required by a particular Sangssu Gumbup form.  ChalkBal Gum techniques helps a student learn [...]

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