What is Haidong Gumdo?
Haidong Gumdo is a dynamic and exciting sword art which along with its origins and evolution may be traced back through 2,000 years of Korean history. more
Sprit
Loyalty
Filial Piety
Courtesy
Faithfulness
Body
Power
Speed
Balance
Sweat
Mind
Courage
Judgment
Respect
Temperance
Whats New:
World HDGD Championship in Korea
14th-15th July in Dae Jeon City
The Australian team will be leaving on the 9th from Brisbane
and heading back home from Incheon on the 18th.
New Training Club !!!!
Starting on the 7th Feb 2012 at Lyons Early Childhood School
38 Tarraleah Crescent Lyons ACT
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 pm to 7:30pm
Contact Instructor Mitchell Farrelly
CurrentNews:
The 7th Haidong Gumdo Australian Championships
On Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd at the Beenleigh Arena in Brisbane QLD.
RecentEvents:
2010 6th Aust HDGD National Championship
20th-21st Nov in Brisbane
Special thanks to WHDGD Vice President Jong-Gu Lee, Master Jung-Il Oh , Distinguished Guests and the Organisers, the 2010 Aust HDGDNationalChampionship was a great success!!!! Video
Basic Training
The Basic exercises are the foundation of Haidong Gumdo. By learning these exercises, a practitioner can enhance power and endurance to build a strong body to master sword techniques.
Basic Cuts and Stances
1 |
Kima-se |
Horse-riding stance |
2 |
Bal-do |
Drawing a sword |
3 |
Jyungmyun Begi |
Cutting straight forward |
4 |
Jwa woo Begi |
Left and right Cut |
5 |
Samdan Begi |
Straight cut followed by left an right cut |
6 |
Hwengdan Begi |
Horizontal cut |
7 |
Gwangja Begi |
Straight cut, left cut, right cut, horizontal cut right diagonal cut and left diagonal cut. |
8 |
Daedo-se |
Long or high stance |
9 |
K Geumge-dock-lip Palsang-se (Rooster Stance) |
Stand on one leg (normally left) and the sword is normally held vertical on the right side |
10 |
Beom-se (Tiger Stance) |
Back stance |
11 |
Jayun Gyunjuck-se |
Ready stance for attacking and blocking |
12 |
Sodo-se |
Short or low stance for cutting and stabbing |
13 |
Jocheon-se |
Upper ready stance |
14 |
Jiha-se |
Lower ready stance |
15 |
Chack Gum |
Sheathing a sword |
Training
Haidong Gumdo activities include:
Gumbo (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.
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.
Haidong Gumdo 10 Commandments
- Quietly show respect by bowing before entering and leaving the dojang.
- Always keep your uniform clean and tidy.
- Be respectful of others and maintain a proper attitude in the dojang.
- Do not make excessive noise or disturb the atmosphere of the dojang.
- Do not practice right after eating a meal.
- Do not practice, or even enter the dojang under influence of alcohol.
- Regard the sword as your life and be respectful when handling it.
- Keep the dojang clean at all times.
- Do not criticise or look down on other martial arts.
- A student trying to master sword techniques should maintain an open mind and should not be jealous or easily agitated.
Master/Instructor Course
Only One Haidong Gumdo!
Make sure your club is affiliated with World Haidong Gumdo Federation!
