Kumdo Practical application

[Bawseattak]

The formalized military philosophy possessed by the Hwa Rang is believed to have directly influenced the development of the warrior class of Japan. This ideology eventually gave birth to what was later to become the Samurai.

Whereas, Japan embraced the Samurai, in Korea, warriors were kept from interacting with the masses.

[Bawseattak]

As the sword became the key instrument of close contact warfare, it was one of the Hwa Rang's primary weapons. The techniques of the Korean sword, at this period of time, were stylistically formalized into twenty-five poses and postures that would most rapidly result in an opponent's demise. The sword styling and philosophic attitude of the Hwa Rang was first passed onto the island nation of Japan in the sixth century C.E.

[Bawseattak]

The Hwa Rang were formed during the reign of King Chin Heung. They were an elite, warrior corps, made up of young noblemen. These warriors trained their bodies and minds in all forms of martial understanding. The Hwa Rang, through refined military strategy, defeated their neighboring armies and unified the three Korean kingdoms. Throughout history, Korea has looked to the Hwa Rang for inspiration for the martial art tradition.

[Bawseattak]

At this juncture of history, Korea was divided into three warring kingdoms: Koguryo, Silla, and Paekche. These warriors embraced Buddhism and devoted themselves to the cultivation of moral values, based in Confucian ideology. These warriors took martial warfare to a new and much more refined level of understanding than had been previously embraced. Among these armies were the Kyong Dang of Koguryo and, most notably, the Hwa Rang of Silla.

[Bawseattak]

In the fourth century of the Common Era a new system of metallurgy was introduced to the Korea Peninsula from China. This introduction gave birth to a new and superior weaponry. Previously, the bow and the staff had been the primary tools of warfare. With the introduction of refined metal crafting, the sword took on new importance. This was because of the fact that this new metallurgy made the sword a much more reliable weapon, as it became more difficult to fracture during battle.

[Bawseattak]

Though Kumdo is highly influenced by the modern Japanese sword arts, it was the Korean understanding of warfare that helped lay the foundations for the Japanese Samurai. Therefore, to truly understand the history of Kumdo, we must first look to Korea's history.

[Bawseattak]

Due to the long period of Japanese occupation, the Japanese understanding of martial arts influenced most of these new systems. Kumdo, was no exception.

Kumdo. literally means, "Sword Way." Kumdo is a Korean translation of the Japanese term, "Kendo." "Ken" meaning, "Sword," and, "Do" meaning, "Way."

The Korean art of Kumdo is a direct interpretation of its Japanese counterpart. In fact, some of the early founders of Kumdo claim that there is absolutely no difference between the two arts.

[Bawseattak]

Now after reading all of your ignorant comments maybe some historical insight is needed....

The sword art of Kumdo was inaugurated in Seoul, Korea in June 1948. With Japanese occupation lifted at the end of World War II, Korea entered into a period of rapid cultural reestablishment. Martial arts, which had been banned by the occupying forces, began to be rediscovered and new schools of martial arts were formed.

[Bawseattak]

@ shungen 2007

Maybe you should research your history of sword play and find out for yourself how many times japan has tried to occupy korea and maybe read about the warring tribes of korea in the early 1200's before spouting ignorant comments....good starting point would be the hwa rang of silla

[Ardian1899]

it's kendo, korean people call it kumdo. It's all okay, both names are approved by FIK. But don't spread lies please.. kendo/kumdo is from Japan, and originated from Japan only.

[enushisama]

watch?v=uQ5zOKB3yzw

朝鮮王朝實録：The Annals of the Korean Dynasty

【June 11, 1480】矧惟國人, 不慣槍劍, 專業弓矢, 爲禦敵之備

The people are not accustomed to use of sword or spear, defended from enemies only by archery...

【October 13, 1592】上敎政院曰“我國絶無劒手”

The king said “There is no swordman in our country at all...

【July 11, 1594】我國自古劍術不傳

Any sword art has not been succeeded from ancient time in our country...

“It is plagiarism from Japan that Kumdo/Gumdo is traditional martial arts in Korea 1000years or more”

[siodrymenu]

This is absolutely Japanese kendo!!

Why Korean "Kumdo"?

Samurai, Ninja, Kendo are all unique Japanese culture.

Don't steal the credit from the original creators!

[charly345mstl]

↓hopeless Korean idiot.

[1edefs3]

@charly345mstl how do u even know im korean??.. well say watever u want its not my problem ur in ur little fantacy world..

[charly345mstl]

↓hopeless Korean idiot.

[aichi19940226]

Kumdo→×

Kendo→ ○

Kendo is Japanese traditional culture.

Korean steal many Japanese culture and Chinese culture.

Korean behave as if korean culture

[tangeko1]

ＫＥＮＤＯ　！　

[Silverstein1883]

Kendo ○

Kumdo ×

[enushisama]

Please watch those videos.

watch?v=hG6tqGGZW8Y

watch?v=iFBo-Zs_Dp8

[jyogkuro]

What's Kumdo ?

They are using protector hakama and bamboo sword of Japan.

Are they the copies of the kendo in Japan?

[charly345mstl]

@jyogkuro

Yes the are. They argues that all thing for example Cherry tree,sushi,karate,jyu-dou,aiki­dou,ninja,katana,samurai,or anything,is from Korea.... They say "all of them is originated in Korea,but when Korea ruled by Japan they robbed and started to say it`s Japanese thing",but there is evidence without credibility. They always argue the origin,but the reason is crazy,and unreliable evidence.

Please not to be deceived by them...We Japanese are troubled by these Korean...

[1edefs3]

@charly345mstl oh cmon thats a overly exaggerated truth.as much as wat u said is crazy and unreliable, there is no real evidence either that japanese didnt steal things (anything) from other country too the fact is the world is to gulable. my question to u is y would u beleive in japanese in the first place? japanese did steal things from korea and other countries like russia, japan stol russias land and said it was theirs but they stol it from us when japan gave it back after they lost the war

[1edefs3]

@1edefs3 japanese stole some quite a few things say it was theirs and people beleive it. imnot saying kumdo is completly korean. but thats the truth. charly345mstl r u saying wat u r saying with full knowledge of the full history of japanese?? im guessing not other wise u wuldnt say things u said. and yes japanese did effect korea when they took over korea and colonized so u can blame for korea having to change for that. a lot of or least some traditional koreanccultures have been destryed by it

[1edefs3]

seriously how can anybodyb sure japanese tryd to make every or anthing from korea and other countries theirs?? especially korea when they took over korea.. they try to destryo korean ways and amek korea japanese. but they were unfortunate enough to lose and korea won back there land back. so im very confuse y would others take japanese side.. sure its one of the big power country things but doesnt mean u have to beleive them. its like britan came to america and got rid of the idians and saying

[1edefs3]

they werent here and we were here first and everything they say and claim to be is false or crap and people all over the world beleive them (this would be one of the exampls that is going on right now with japanese). who would say gimchi is japanese?mind as well say thats japanese too since they try to steal it and introduce it to the world as theirs and call in gimuachi.y not argue that one of russias land is japanese too?and every other things thats in asia we should just say their all japanes

[charly345mstl]

@1edefs3

Do not let me to listen your delusion:D

Go away;)

[1edefs3]

@charly345mstl =) lol.. u know wat im saying is true and has a very point u just cant admit it. wats wrong am i exposing too much truth about japanese well except it. i should b the one saying wat u said to u .DONT LET ME HEAR UR DELUSIONS U HYPOCRITE RACIST, MATTER OF FACT DONT LET ANYBODY HEAR IT!

[shungen2007]

it's kendo, not kumdo. just like it's iaido, not haidong gumdo. just admit it: they are japanese, not korean.

[frankcastellanos]

unfortonally 4 u my friend there is japanese kendo and korean kumdo similar martial arts but diference in countries , korean kumdo was influence by japanese kendo

[wolf666666666666666]

@shungen2007 in korea they call it kumdo

[vkvkvk1219]

@shungen2007 kumdo is just a Korean way of pronouncing the Chinese character used for kendo.

[somchai71]

Football (soccer) is called "Fußball" in Germany. Different language, different name. But German people do not make up history like "Fußball is the origin of football." Koreans do.

[tokyocityrat]

@korean30

Yes, you are right. it is originated in 1970s by copying Japanese kendo. Totaly crapo copy.

[incarceratedscarface]

yeah korea has its own swords but how did the japanese get to japan they left korea right so ........ who made what first

[guidosp88]

omg why the fuck they scream so much?

[blackjin21]

@guidosp88 its to control ur chi and its a battle cry to tell ur enemy that ur strong

[Hawaiianstile]

lol this is kendo its all the same thing, didn't japan make kendo lol, doesn't Korea have its own sword, i could swear it did.

[Yoshimitsu18]

That's right they do, Kendo & Kumdo are identical..

[xXxSterlingAngelsxXx]

ummmm, im really sorry, but arnt they wearing traditional japanese hakama??

[hitlerkilledme]

kumdo is korean. kendo is japanese

[JME1282]

hey where whas this made?

[Sirera20]

Very nice. I actually took kumdo while I was in korea but never got the chance to apply it with full body armor. :p

[Shinsengumi77]

I agree that the sound is nice on a hardwood floor, but I almost prefer the more realistic terrain. Wars were fought on dirt and grass, not in dojos. Nice vid.

[steev5]

Training was done on wood floors though.

[Shinsengumi77]

True. Don't get me wrong, I practice Kendo too; I just like the thought of more realism. The best training is the kind that is closest to what you'll experience. In Kendo, hardwood is all you'll need, but that wasn't always the case back in the warring times.

[steev5]

I hear ya, but you can experience the realism in different ways. I don't think the dirt or wood floor makes or breaks you in a war. It's the techniques. And I think the wood floors helps you develop those techniques i.e. developing proper fumikomi, movement, balance, etc.

How long have you been training?

[Shinsengumi77]

Ah, yes. I'm not talking about for Kendo though; it's my fault for not being clear, since that's what this vid is about. I meant traditional bujutsu. For kendo I agree, the best place to practice and learn the right techniques are in a dojo. You're very right: it is difficult to address ashi-sabaki and fumikomi on grass or dirt. I am new to kendo, though not to martial arts; I have only a year of experience w/ kendo.

[ob1kendobe]

War starts in the Dojo; ends in the battlefield.

Burn!!!!!

[kendoka1]

When you have a nice floor, it makes Kumdo/kendo much more impressive, due to the sound of the Fumikomi/pargurim.