US-K Martial Arts also provides instruction in Haedong Kumdo (Korean Sword). Haedong Kumdo is the traditional Korean sword art form and it's history can be traced back farther than any other current forms. The training is very intense and is taught separately from Tang Soo Do classes.

Learn forms and bamboo/straw cutting.

Class times for Haedong Kumdo are:

Monday: 8:00 - 8:45pm

Saturday: 12:00 - 2:00pm

 

The History of Haedong Kumdo

The founder of Haedong Kumdo is the God Master Sul-Bong, who originated Haedong Kumdo at Mt. Backdo (back-doo) and also initiated the academy to accomplish and to follow the beliefs of Buddhiam-Orientalism. Those ancient warriors called themselves SAMURANG and forced themselves to achieve patriotism, filial piety, royalty, justice, knowledge and health.

According to Korean history, there were three dynasties: Kokuryu, Paekjae, and Shilla. Each dynasty had their own system of cultivating men of talent--especially warriors that were to become leaders. The most powerful dynasty among the three was Kokuryu because of the SAMURANG. Haedong Kumdo comes from the SAMURANG, Kokuryu's own martial arts.

Some of these SAMURANG went to Japan where they became to be known as SAMURAI.

Presently, the president of the United World Haedong Kumdo Federation is Master Kim. He is actively spreading the art of Haedong Kumdo throughout the world. There are now over 300 Haedong Kumdo Academies all over Korea and is being established in over 30 countries worldwide. It is becoming one of the fastest growing martial arts in world today.