Who Studies Haidong Gumdo?
Well, lots of people study Haidong Gumdo or other weapon-centered arts. They all do it for different reasons too. Imagine that. I think a better question is, 'Who can study Haidong Gumdo?' The predictable answer is 'everybody' but I'm not going to say that. Why? I don't believe that it is entirely true. There are certain basic requirements to learning any skill and this one is no different.
You must have a desire for personal improvement and the dedication to overcome physical limitations. You must have the ability to think. You must be responsible. You cannot be too old to study Haidong Gumdo but you can be too young, although starting ages will depend on the child. Haidong Gumdo attracts students of both genders in equal number from all age categories.
The three most important factors in learning Haidong Gumdo are speed, power and timing. The good news is that these terms are relative and the curriculum of the World Federation is such that it tailors itself to the needs and abilities of the student. If you find that you just cannot leap your body length, cut and do a dive roll all in one continuous motion, do not worry - there is a less dynamic option for you. It is a goal of the World Federation of Haidong Gumdo to enable grandparents, parents and children to all study together with no barriers. What is a normal class like? A normal class generally runs for one hour with free practice afterward. The class begins with a total body warm-up. Usually the class tries to determine a comfortable median between the lowest and highest levels of fitness, working those who are most fit while not draining those who are the least fit.
Well, lots of people study Haidong Gumdo or other weapon-centered arts. They all do it for different reasons too. Imagine that. I think a better question is, 'Who can study Haidong Gumdo?' The predictable answer is 'everybody' but I'm not going to say that. Why? I don't believe that it is entirely true. There are certain basic requirements to learning any skill and this one is no different.
You must have a desire for personal improvement and the dedication to overcome physical limitations. You must have the ability to think. You must be responsible. You cannot be too old to study Haidong Gumdo but you can be too young, although starting ages will depend on the child. Haidong Gumdo attracts students of both genders in equal number from all age categories.
The three most important factors in learning Haidong Gumdo are speed, power and timing. The good news is that these terms are relative and the curriculum of the World Federation is such that it tailors itself to the needs and abilities of the student. If you find that you just cannot leap your body length, cut and do a dive roll all in one continuous motion, do not worry - there is a less dynamic option for you. It is a goal of the World Federation of Haidong Gumdo to enable grandparents, parents and children to all study together with no barriers. What is a normal class like? A normal class generally runs for one hour with free practice afterward. The class begins with a total body warm-up. Usually the class tries to determine a comfortable median between the lowest and highest levels of fitness, working those who are most fit while not draining those who are the least fit.
