The
History of Haedong Kumdo
The founder of
Haedong Kumdo is the God Master Sul-Bong, who originated Haedong Kumdo at Mt.
Backdo (back-doo) and also initiated the academy to accomplish and to follow the
beliefs of Buddhiam-Orientalism. Those ancient warriors called themselves
SAMURANG and forced themselves to achieve patriotism, filial piety, royalty,
justice, knowledge and health.
According to
Korean history, there were three dynasties: Kokuryu, Paekjae, and Shilla. Each
dynasty had their own system of cultivating men of talent--especially warriors
that were to become leaders. The most powerful dynasty among the three was
Kokuryu because of the SAMURANG. Haedong Kumdo comes from the SAMURANG,
Kokuryu's own martial arts.
Some of these
SAMURANG went to Japan where they became to be known as SAMURAI.
Presently, the
president of the United World Haedong Kumdo Federation is Master Kim. He is
actively spreading the art of Haedong Kumdo throughout the world. There are now
over 300 Haedong Kumdo Academies all over Korea and is being established in over
30 countries worldwide. It is becoming one of the fastest growing martial arts
in world today.
