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Haidong Gumdo
Haidong Gumdo is a Korean sword fighting art whose roots date back to around 320 AD. At the height of the Koguryo dynasty, which prevailed on the Korean peninsula at the time, the Samurang military unit was formed. They were specialists in the use of the sword.
The frequent wars created a strong national consciousness and a strong tradition of internalizing various virtues. Courtesy towards others and respect for parents in particular, honesty and a life that was generally regarded as exemplary were just some of the aspects that characterized the Samurang. Like the knighthood that developed later in Europe or the samurai culture known in Japan, the samurang also corresponded to the ideal image of the time and region.
For this reason, the title of samurang is still awarded to the first-placed dant holders at the Haidong Gumdo World Championships today, in the certainty that the traditions will be continued and represented.
Modern Haidong Gumdo is not to be confused or compared with Japanese Kendo (Kor. Gumdo), as the historically different origins make clear. Kendo developed from the sword art of the samurai. It is based on one-on-one combat. A samurai would look for a suitable opponent on the battlefield and present himself to him. Only then were the blades crossed, usually on horseback.