(1) Keep it in mind that the correct way of handling the sword is a part of my life.
(2) Have a frame of mind that every little thing should be respected.
(3) While practicing, keep myself with clear vision, broad mind and prudent body.
(4) When drawing a sword, have a vision to get rid of my false mind.
(5) Open my mind and do the best for every little movement.
(6) Have good consideration for other trainees while practicing in the dojang.
(7) Have a deep respect toward the Master and follow his/her direction earnestly.
(8) The sword is not to be respected itself but respected as part of myself.
(9) Control myself and never break the basic rule and discipline.
(10) Always be aware of nature and think that all living creatures are precious.
Training Merits:
Haidong Gumdo is a family martial art
that 3 generations may practice
together.
Haidong Gumdo is a traditional martial
art reflecting the glories of the
ancient Korean kingdom that ruled over
eastern Asia.
You can manage an emergency situation
or counter violence with self-defense
training of Haidong Gumdo.
Exercising with a sword, learning
Haidong Gumdo increases the
practitioner's level of concentration
than any other methods.
Haidong Gumdo assists you to overcome
yourself, release stresses and refine
yourself with hard training.
Haidong Gumdo helps students to
nourish their minds to obtain
patriotism, filial piety, royalty and
faithfulness.
Practicing Haidong Gumdo, you will
exercise the whole body to perform
various techniques.
Haidong Gumdo improves the
practitioner's muscle endurance,
reaction time, and sense of balance.
Haidong Gumdo improves the
practitioner's level of confidence.
Haidong Gumdo combines breathing
exercises and meditation with physical
training so that practitioners learn to
control their mind as well as their
body.
From the young to the old, and both
male and female can learn Haidong Gumdo.
Haidong Gumdo is an international
martial art that is trained in 50
countries by a million practitioners in
the world.
