Haidong Gumdo is a martial art that originates from an ancient Korean country called Koguryo (B.C.37-A.D.668) . It was founded by Master Sul Bong who established a dojang by Sam Ji Lake in the Baekdoo Mountains and taught his students a sword based martial art based on the ideas of patriotism, filial piety, respecting the elderly and executing righteousness. Among them, the outstanding ones were called Samurang and they were always at the front line of the battle against injustice.
The basic techniques of Haidong Gumdo include cutting, thrusting, combat and abdominal breathing exercises and are the foundation that helped Koguryo's Samurang become Koguryos most powerful warriors in its history. Therefore, one of the main features of Haidong Gumdo is not the simplicity of Japanese Kendo nor the complexity of Chinese Kung-Fu sword arts. Rather, it takes pride in being the most realistic sword art.
The basic techniques of Haidong Gumdo include cutting, thrusting, combat and abdominal breathing exercises and are the foundation that helped Koguryo's Samurang become Koguryos most powerful warriors in its history. Therefore, one of the main features of Haidong Gumdo is not the simplicity of Japanese Kendo nor the complexity of Chinese Kung-Fu sword arts. Rather, it takes pride in being the most realistic sword art.