Haedong Kumdo is a Korean sword art which draws from battlefield tactics and techniques to build a curriculum for mental, physical and spiritual develeopment.
The origin of Haedong Kumdo is from the military system of Kokurye, which dates back 1,500 years ago in Korea. Haedong Kumdo is based on real techniques for field combat. One warrior against many, with a real sword. It was the Korean understanding of warfare that helped lay the foundations for the Japanese Samurai. Kumdo literally means "Sword Way."
Han Ho teaches forms, sparring and cutting techniques utilizing jukdo (bamboo sword), mukgum (wooden sword) gakkum (dull steel) and ultimately - jingum (real sword).
A minimum age of 8 years old is required to attend this class.
