Haedong Kumdo

It's Flashy..but not practical in combat...some of it is, but it looks like Japanese Wushu or somthing of the sort.

If it's supposed to be a unique Korean sword form why is he using a Japanese sword?

Hmm... Minus four points...

Seems that some of the kendo crowd can't handle the fact that Koreans did have a sword art back in the 14400's, even if that sword art has changed in the time since then- just like Kendo has changed.

Pity. So much for the Japanese martial art that is based on humility and respect. No wonder I do haedong kumdo. I don't have to worry about history because you kendo guys will think it's made up anyway.

at 1.00 its cut prior to sword test

Cool video, I saw alot of shimsum gumbap in there. Does anyone know the name of the Master shown from 2:13 on?

I think you're refering to Haidong Gumdo or Haedong Kumdo and you're correct. It's very different from Kendo. However Kumdo as it's popularized in Korea is virtually identical to Kendo. Of course there are many hybrid sword arts in Korea these days so it can get confusing. Now as for the history, that's a whole can of worms.

How basic do you want to get? Start with definitions. "kumdo" simply means "sword way" that could cover just about anything to do with a sword. But I think you're probably thinking of kumdo as the armoured, sparring sport (virtually identical to kendo). Haidong Gumdo has some basic similarities to kumdo but the focus of the two are very different. I'm sorry but I don't know TKD or TSD so I can remark on the parallels.

god i can't wait till i start training in kumdo.

hey does anyone know what this song is called? i love the drums in it. and btw, did anyone else notice that they spoke japanese in the end of the song? lol go figure, a video with korean martial arts with a japanese song playing in the background. i don't mean to insult anyone, its just my master always has a.... distaste... for japanese people lol

I forget the name of the song, but yes it is Japanese. I can understand your master's dislike, having read a bit on the history of the two cultures. The issues are many and long standing. You'll see evidence of that bitterness (on both sides) on many sword videos. My suggestion, ignore it all and just train.

yeah thats what i do. i don't know if i said this but i'm filipino, chinese, and japanese... so culture doesn't influence me... just the people... but you are right bonny...