Kum Do, as through the World Kum Do Association, is essentially Korean Kendo. The sparring your see here with hogu (armour) is an example of Kum Do; however, the sparring with the ActionFlex swords & tameshigiri (test cutting) is part of the Japanese sword art of Goshindo. I have license to teach in both systems.
Hey Tom, I've learned that kiai is also a breathing technique used to harness ones internal energy. Also known as kokyu. To use of a proper kiai is to focus more on ones "ki" to align body structure, focus intent, and superior breathing. A kiai can also be silent.
Quick question.Rather 2. How much generally should I spend if I am looking for a good quiality katana that is fit for slicing, and what properties/qualities makes a fine blade? and secondly, I heard of a law being bypassed by Brittish law stating that katanas will be added to the "Dangerous Weapons" act and will be illegal to purchase/export as of April 2008. There are eceptions, but do you think that this will have any baring on anyone living in Canada/US or is that most likely Brittain itself?
Concerning a sword purchase, please ask your instructor. Regardless of cost, if the item is not suitable for your curriculum, your money was wasted. If you don't train, I do not recommend buying one. Please visit martialartswords dot com & they should be able to answer your quality questions much better than I.
Concerning weapon laws, if you are of age, exercise your voting rights in your country of origin to help form positive politics, regardless of what side of the issue you agree with.
The exceptions are authentic nihonto, forged in japan, though how they will tell the difference is anyone's guess. It won't have any bearing in canada or other commonwealth countries, just england, wales, scotland, northern irleand and any places under direct rule. And it is unlikely to ever affect the US as martial artists and collectors are worth too many votes to piss off. Plus, that decision would have to be voted on by congress and senate and ratified by Prez and not struck down by courts.
The reason kats got added so easily is because a british government official was attacked with one, which spurred the addition into existence and the Home Office doesn't have to have it voted in, they can just add whatever they please, without Parliament's consent.
To answer the question BMM. A "Real" Katana for cutting or what is called tameshigiri, will run you no less than $1000(US). anything below that you may reun the risk of breaking the blade. You might find one right under the 1K mark, and if you do you are lucky. The quality Katana are expensive but worth it.
Dude there are $50 musashi swords that can cut mats. You don't need to buy a thousand dollar katana. Of course, if you want all the bells and whistles, such as DF, fine hamon, folded with nice hada, tight tsuka-maki and quality fuchigashira, and tsuba then yes you're going to have to spend money.
Yep, you can cut stuff with a $50 katana, you can also protect your life with a 20 pistol but do you want to? I would like to know that the weapon I am using os quality made. Not just stamped out of the cheapest material the manufacturer could find. The real expensive katanas can break if you dont know what you are doing. I dont want to pay 20 grand to sew back the arm i cut off with a $50 sword. If you want to take that risk, be my guest.
You're right, but that is why I don't use a $50 sword when I cut. I use a quality made katana. My PC Practical XL is on the way too...woo hoo!! (sorry I'm very excited) I was simply saying that a $50 katana CAN cut. That's all. When it comes to production katana, even the $50 musashi is safe, but safety is only in the hands of the swordsman. Clearly if you aren't cutting in a safe manner, you're going to get hurt.
Any sharpened piece of metal can cut so safety must be taken into consideration even for a wall hanger. No matter how much money one may spend on a sword, it will not compensate for hard earned skill & common sense.
Personally, I do not allow the low end production swords in my school. Their quality is too inferior for the rigors of consistent safe training. Buy what you wish but I highly recommend 1st acquiring the knowledge to know what you are buying & the skill to use it safely.
Kiai/kihap (shout of encouragement) is utilized in many martial arts. A very strong kiai is highly encouraged in both the Japanese sword art of Goshindo & Korean Kum Do, both of which I am an instructor of.
Kum Do is Korean Kendo. The only main difference is that the terminolgy is in Korean rather than Japanese. Kuk Sool Won only offers sword training via forms. Haidong Gumdo/Haedong Kumdo is another Korean sword art but it emphasizes gumbup (forms) & begi (cutting).
if you were my sparring partner in kendo youre kiai would scare me to death!!
Kendomaster215 3 years ago
nice cuts!!!!!!!!!!!!
axonian 3 years ago
exelent!! :D great
Fofrak 3 years ago
Is it the same as Ken Do? Never heard of Kum Do. Interesting martial art though.
sanjak 3 years ago
Kum Do, as through the World Kum Do Association, is essentially Korean Kendo. The sparring your see here with hogu (armour) is an example of Kum Do; however, the sparring with the ActionFlex swords & tameshigiri (test cutting) is part of the Japanese sword art of Goshindo. I have license to teach in both systems.
Thank you
tomurso 3 years ago
whoa, i take back what i said in your other video, you have some serious skills...just don't get whats up with your yells lmao
bighustlin 3 years ago
like a clown..
AllOne9 3 years ago
whats with the noises i watched many cuts never herd those sounds befor though
kaichi23 4 years ago
Kiai (shout of encouragement) is used in many martial arts. Both Kum Do & Goshindo, both of which I have menkyo, encourage a strong kiai/kihap.
Thank you
tomurso 3 years ago
Hey Tom, I've learned that kiai is also a breathing technique used to harness ones internal energy. Also known as kokyu. To use of a proper kiai is to focus more on ones "ki" to align body structure, focus intent, and superior breathing. A kiai can also be silent.
Just thought I throw that out there. :)
Great video!!!
RobbyDoom 3 years ago
The kiai as it relates Eastern thought can manifest itself in several ways. As for Kendo/Kum Do, a strong loud vocal kiai is needed & encouraged.
Thank you for the compliment.
tomurso 3 years ago
Quick question.Rather 2. How much generally should I spend if I am looking for a good quiality katana that is fit for slicing, and what properties/qualities makes a fine blade? and secondly, I heard of a law being bypassed by Brittish law stating that katanas will be added to the "Dangerous Weapons" act and will be illegal to purchase/export as of April 2008. There are eceptions, but do you think that this will have any baring on anyone living in Canada/US or is that most likely Brittain itself?
BlackMetalMusician 4 years ago
Concerning a sword purchase, please ask your instructor. Regardless of cost, if the item is not suitable for your curriculum, your money was wasted. If you don't train, I do not recommend buying one. Please visit martialartswords dot com & they should be able to answer your quality questions much better than I.
Thank you
tomurso 4 years ago
Concerning weapon laws, if you are of age, exercise your voting rights in your country of origin to help form positive politics, regardless of what side of the issue you agree with.
I wish you well in your endeavors.
tomurso 4 years ago
The exceptions are authentic nihonto, forged in japan, though how they will tell the difference is anyone's guess. It won't have any bearing in canada or other commonwealth countries, just england, wales, scotland, northern irleand and any places under direct rule. And it is unlikely to ever affect the US as martial artists and collectors are worth too many votes to piss off. Plus, that decision would have to be voted on by congress and senate and ratified by Prez and not struck down by courts.
mightydagon 4 years ago
The reason kats got added so easily is because a british government official was attacked with one, which spurred the addition into existence and the Home Office doesn't have to have it voted in, they can just add whatever they please, without Parliament's consent.
mightydagon 4 years ago
To answer the question BMM. A "Real" Katana for cutting or what is called tameshigiri, will run you no less than $1000(US). anything below that you may reun the risk of breaking the blade. You might find one right under the 1K mark, and if you do you are lucky. The quality Katana are expensive but worth it.
videoedit69 3 years ago
Ok. Thanks. That's what I definately needed to know....I've seen some for 700 or 500 and I thought for sure that those would break.
BlackMetalMusician 3 years ago
Or you can rock a sweet Hanwei Practical and still have money to buy hakama.
RobbyDoom 3 years ago
Dude there are $50 musashi swords that can cut mats. You don't need to buy a thousand dollar katana. Of course, if you want all the bells and whistles, such as DF, fine hamon, folded with nice hada, tight tsuka-maki and quality fuchigashira, and tsuba then yes you're going to have to spend money.
RobbyDoom 3 years ago
Yep, you can cut stuff with a $50 katana, you can also protect your life with a 20 pistol but do you want to? I would like to know that the weapon I am using os quality made. Not just stamped out of the cheapest material the manufacturer could find. The real expensive katanas can break if you dont know what you are doing. I dont want to pay 20 grand to sew back the arm i cut off with a $50 sword. If you want to take that risk, be my guest.
BIGBUDO70 3 years ago
You're right, but that is why I don't use a $50 sword when I cut. I use a quality made katana. My PC Practical XL is on the way too...woo hoo!! (sorry I'm very excited) I was simply saying that a $50 katana CAN cut. That's all. When it comes to production katana, even the $50 musashi is safe, but safety is only in the hands of the swordsman. Clearly if you aren't cutting in a safe manner, you're going to get hurt.
RobbyDoom 3 years ago
Any sharpened piece of metal can cut so safety must be taken into consideration even for a wall hanger. No matter how much money one may spend on a sword, it will not compensate for hard earned skill & common sense.
Personally, I do not allow the low end production swords in my school. Their quality is too inferior for the rigors of consistent safe training. Buy what you wish but I highly recommend 1st acquiring the knowledge to know what you are buying & the skill to use it safely.
tomurso 3 years ago
Words from a true swordsman!
RobbyDoom 3 years ago
what was with the screaming?
DumbTomato 4 years ago 2
Kiai/kihap (shout of encouragement) is utilized in many martial arts. A very strong kiai is highly encouraged in both the Japanese sword art of Goshindo & Korean Kum Do, both of which I am an instructor of.
Thank you
tomurso 4 years ago
Hey Tom, give us a brief rundown of Kum Do. I've heard of it, but I still don't know all that much about it. Is it anything like kuk sool won?
mightydagon 4 years ago
Kum Do is Korean Kendo. The only main difference is that the terminolgy is in Korean rather than Japanese. Kuk Sool Won only offers sword training via forms. Haidong Gumdo/Haedong Kumdo is another Korean sword art but it emphasizes gumbup (forms) & begi (cutting).
Thank you
tomurso 4 years ago
What martial arts are these?
neelradhakrishnan 4 years ago
All Japan Goshindo Federation
1. Tameshigiri - test cutting
2. Sport Chanbara -ActionFlex foam sword sparring
World Kum Do Association
1. Kum Do - Korean Kendo
Thank you
tomurso 4 years ago
Thank you.
neelradhakrishnan 4 years ago