Haidong Martial Arts Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can study Gumdo

Haidong Gumdo can be learned by anyone over the age of 10. Unlike most Martial Arts, Haidong Gumdo is not centered around punching and kicking. It is a practice suitable for three generations of a family.  Grandparents, Parents, and Children can train together and enjoy the benefits of the Martial Arts.

   Children

movide 333.jpg Students learn mindfulness through awareness of their sword techniques. Because training occurs in a class, where other students are present, they learn that their movements must be performed carefully for safety. The repetition of wooden-sword techniques teaches the student discipline and concentration, supported by the respectful etiquette required of all students. Their growth through the ranks accompanies their growth as individuals, developing self-awareness, self-respect, and social skills necessary for success in today's world. 

Teenagers

Peer pressure and negative influences abound in High School. Martial Arts training provide the guidance and structure necessary to help our youth stay on a good path. All students are encouraged to pursue Undergraduate college education in a field that most interests them and will develop friendships that last a lifetime.

movide 442.jpgAdults

Many Adults practice Haidong Gumdo to lose weight, get in shape, de-stress, etc.  However, that's just the beginning. Developing deeper self-knowledge and self-understanding through Martial Arts training . Regardless of your profession, whether you are a busy healthcare professional or a working mother, today's work environment produces stress, which we internalize. This stress manifests as physical tension

Q: What are the benefits to me??

                                                                Haidong Gumdo Benefits

  • You can deal with emergency  situation or violence with self-defense training of Haidong Gumdo.

  • Increase concentration level than any other ways, because Haidong Gumdo is using as sword.

  • To overcome yourself, stresses and refine yourself with hard training.

  • Haidong Gumdo help student nourish their mind with obtaining patriotism, filial piety, royalty, and faithfulness.

  • With Haidong Gumdo, you are request to use whole body to perform variety techniques.

  • Haidong Gumdo helps improving muscle persistency, reaction, and balancing to your body.

  • With practicing Haidong Gumdo, you will get a great deal of confidence.

  • Haidong Gumdo combines breathing technique and meditation with hard training so that people can control their mind as well as their body.

  • Haidong Gumdo can be learned from children to elders, both male and female.

  • Haidong Gumdo is world Martial Arts that they have trained in 50 countries, about 1 million in the world.

Q: How much does training cost?

Haidong Martial Arts Academy offers the beginning student a Trial Package that includes: 4 weeks of classes (8 classes); white Belt and Wooden training sword for $40.  This allows the student and the Academy to determine a good fit.  After the Trial period, the student may continue training for an investment of $85 per month for two classes per week, or $50 for on class per week.

 The student must also purchase a Gumdo uniform for $125                      

Q: What types of swords are used?

       Wooden Practice Swords - Mokgum                                                                     Practice Sword - Kagum - Orange Belt or Higher

      Bamboo Cutting Sword - Jingum - BLACK BELT ONLY