Master of mind and body
Most everyone who takes up kumdo for the first time will talk about his or her body not listening to his or her head. This is probably because the body is unfamiliar with the new stances and movements which require the use of muscles not used usually. So when teaching, I say, “That happens because you are not the master of your body.” To this, the students reply, “Obviously I am the master of my body, but if I am truly the master, how come my body is not listening to me?” I answer in turn, “That is why we train: so that our bodies will listen to our minds and move the way we want them to.”...Read More
The ultimate goal of Siljin Dobup
1.Set Jee
Jee is Earth. Earth is the origin of life and death. Since the Earth is the fundamental in all lives, it is the first stage of learning. Learning is accepting. We need to empty what we have already to accept new things. It means to be humble enough to accept the teacher from whom you’re eager to learn...Read More
2. Set SOO
SOO means water. Our mind should flow like water. Water can harmonize in any place and transform into any shape without losing its character. Our mind should be flexible like water. We should open our minds to the unlimited possibility for greater achievement. The movement of SOO should be big...Read More
3.Set Poong
The wind blows or stops without being seen. We practice severing and stopping in Poong. Our minds are limitless and free of charge. Sometimes our minds are stuck on a memory of the past or fear of the unknown in the future. This is not an efficient way of controlling our minds. If this happens during...Read More
4.Set Hwa
Fire is energy. When a person builds up Chi energy he can have more power, passion, confidence and dream bigger dreams. You will learn how to put down “the self” and accept in Set Jee and Soo. You will learn how to make room in your mind by severing unnecessary things in Set Poong. And finally you...Read More