What is Kum Do?
"Being able to use sword effectively is known in Korean as Kum Sool. However, the martial art of Kum Do is more than this. It is on ancient sword art that focuses on the development of the mind through its Oriental Philosophy, as well as the use of sword.
Through the development of the mind, Kum Do helps its practitioners to achieve greater self-confidence, self-respect, and integrity.
To be skilled in the sword makes a good competitor, but not a Kum Do (good person). A good person shows loyalty, honors his or her parents, is trust worthy, has patience, and is confident in all things.
Kum Do helps its practitioners not only in becoming a skilled swordsman, but also helps in becoming a Kum Do. In other words, Kum Do helps to become the best person that you are capable of being."
Master J, K ,Jun Writes.
Rules For Kum Do Students
1)Love your country and hometown
2)Respect your parents, elders and your teacher.
3)Help the poor, weak and the suffering people.
4)Become honest, diligent and clean.
5)Be polite
6)Make lasting friendships among your association.
7)Keep your promises and reputation sincerely.
8)Take responsibility for your words and deeds.
9)Don't give-up, no matter what, in your daily training.
Mind Sword Nine Steps
1)Despair Cut.
2)Lazy Cut.
3)Dirtiness Cut.
4)Immortality Cut.
5)Discord Cut.
6)No Sense Responsibility Cut.
7)Haughty Cut.
8)Degeneration Cut.
9)Luxury Cut.
Grand Master D, Y Kim
Grand Master
Kim, Jeong - Seong
World Haedong Kumdo Federation
Prof., Dr. S. M. SIDDIQ MAHMOODI
