Kumdo translates to the Way of the Sword. In ancient times, knowing how to use the sword meant life or death. One had to find a way to practice without being maimed or killed in the process. The Kumdo armor was developed and the metal sword was replaced with a flexible bamboo sword. Today, Kumdo or Kendo (in Japanese) is enjoyed all over the world. We have adopted it into our HRD curriculum as a means to practice weapon fighting. Although, our tactics and techniques are similar to traditional Kumdo, it is still unique as we incorporate other weapons like the staff, the medium sized bamboo sword, double bamboo swords, in both linear and circular attacks.

 

Why Should I Do Mugi Daeryun?
One cannot be a complete HRD student without a good knowledge of weaponry and the Mugi Daeryun class is the best way to accomplish this without the risk of injury.
· Understand the value of weapons as a defensive tool
· Develop a greater concentrated focused mind while engaging the opponent
· By learning to control external objects, gain greater control of the self”
· Develop greater speed, stamina, an awareness with the intensive training
· Ultimately, learn to attain the state of "No Mind" or void - a state of non-thinking and non-feeling with the highest level of awareness
· It's a lot of FUN!

Who Can Learn?
· Both Adult & Junior TSD BBC Members
· All Tae Jun Sa Members (required)
· All HRD Students (strongly recommended)
· Non-traditional students can take just the Mugi Daeryun class with interview with the instructor.

What do I Need?
· Uniform - Jacket & Hakama
· Jukdo - Bamboo Sword
· Armor (when you are ready)

Check out this video clip of Hwa Rang Do's Moogi Daeryun in action: