Korean Samurai in Haidong Gumdo

Rising Sun Martial Arts provides instruction in Haidong Gumdo. Haidong Gumdo is the study of one Korean Method of Swordsmanship. Haidong Gumdo is a Korean sword art that traces its roots to the 3rd century when General Yu Yu of the Koguryo Kingdom founded the Jangbaekryu sword art. For centuries, sword fighting was practiced by Korean Samurai as a primary means of defense. As time passed, the sword was no longer practical from combat and its practice became structured as an art for mental and physical development.

Modern haidong gumdo practice is structured in a variety of ways including fundamentals, forms, combat drills and cutting of objects like bamboo and straw bundles. Beginners practice with the wooden training sword to develop fundamentals. Advanced practitioners train with both the wooden training sword and the forged steel sword.

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Team Rising Sun Struck Gold in Moncton at the North American Haidong Gumdo Championships