Training Program for Beginner Level 9 to 5
| Training Program for Beginner Level 9 to 5 Objective: Posture Correction, Flexibility, Basic Stamina, Discipline, Balance of Body, Concentration. |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Basic Training | * Do I understand the basic movements correctly? |
| Footwork, 3 Steps,2 Steps,1 Step Swing Technique, Quick Steps, Yeon Gyuk,?Striking Technique, Counter Attack | * Is my balance getting better?? |
| Basic Stamina | * Am I doing quick step swing with big motion and proper speed? * Am I capable of doing 500 quick steps with good posture? |
| Correcting Posture?? | * Are my chest and back straightened? * Is my foot stance parallel? (Especially left foot)? |
| Balance of Body | * Can I walk with proper posture?(regular foot work, sliding foot work) * Is my back straightened when doing soom-shee-kee(Breathing technique) * Is my body unstable when doing yeon-gyuk? |
| Etiquettes | * Do I know 3 levels of respect at school? * Do I bow when I enter and leave the school? * Do I bow to masters and seniors before and after the practice? |
| Discipline | * Am I on time to the class? * Am I disturbing the class? * Am I handling my equipment well? |
| Concentration | * Am I trying to concentrate on Master's instruction? * Do I understand master's instruction? |
Training Program for Intermediate Level 4 to 1
| Training Program for Intermediate Level 4 to 1 Objective: Posture Correction, Flexibility, Basic Stamina, Discipline, Balance of Body, Concentration. |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Intermediate training | * Am I doing Yeon-gyuk with big and smooth motion? |
| Yeon-gyuk, Drill Practice(small motion), Bongook-Gumbup, Bon(Kumdo Forms) | * Do I understand striking distance? * Do I loosen my shoulder muscle? * Is my snap improved? * Do I know Bongook-Gumbup and Bon? |
| Stamina | * Am I capable of doing 800 quick steps with good posture? (Level 1) * Is my breathing capacity improved? * Do I recover the vitality soon after the attack practice?? |
| Correcting Posture | * Is my posture correct when I do drill practice? * Are my foot stances parallel?(Especially left foot) * Is my movement simple and straight forward? * Are my body and foot work synchronized when I practice Yeon-gyuk and drills? |
| Balance of Body | * Do I understand the importance of the stomping? * Is my body balanced when I do Yeon-gyuk? |
| Etiquettes | * Do I talk politely in the class? * Do I show my sincere respect to the others? * Do I appreciate the teaching from masters and seniors? |
| Discipline | * Am I keeping the school rule for other students' sake? * Can I be considerate for others? |
| Concentration | * Am I repeating unnecessary question? * Do I understand the point of instruction? * Can I keep concentrating on my opponent? |
Training Program For Black I Dan
| Training Program for Black Belt I Dan Training Goal: Achievement, Confidence, Concentration, Stamina, Spirit of Cooperation, Demonstration Team, Tournaments |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Application of the basics | * Is my Yeon-gyuk smooth and can I receive body slam? |
| Improving techniques, Free Sparring, Distance and timing, | * Is my shoulder loose and do I swing with the snap? |
| Three elements required to make one perfect striking (or cutting)-Ki, Kum, Che ilch. | * Do I understand the importance of the distance and the timing? * Can I make right distance while doing Yeon-gyuk and drills? * Do I understand Ki, Kum, Che ilch? * Do I understand the Jon-shim (remaining mind)? * Do I keep practicing Bongook-gumbup and Bon? |
| Stamina | * Am I capable of 1000 quicksteps (1Dan) and 2000 quicksteps (2Dan)? * Is my lung capacity improved? * Am I capable of doing attack practice with full spirit?? |
| Correcting Posture | * Are my chest and back straightened? * Am I practicing the drills with correct posture? * Am I trying not to defend?(or block) * Is my elasticity improved? * Am I trying Ki, Kum, Che ilch? |
| Balance of Body | * Am I doing correct stomping? * Can I do body slamming? * Can I lower my weight balance? |
| Discipline | * Do I respect my masters sincerely? * Am I self-conceit or humble? * Am I considerate to the lower levels and beginners? * Am I observing good manners to the higher black belts?? |
| Spirit | * Am I repeating unnecessary question? * Am I trying to be a role model as a black belt? * Am I trying to achieve my goal? * Am I confident while doing the match or sparring? * Is my Ki-hap(spiritual yelling) getting louder? * Am I giving up easily or trying harder with positive mind?? |
Training Program For Black Belt II Dan
| Training Program For Balck Belt II Dan Training Goal: Victory over oneself. Endurance, Courage, Respect, Leadership, Creativity, Demonstration Team, Tournament Participation. |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Improving Techniques | * Am I doing Yeon-gyuk with full spirit? |
| Advanced technique, Free Sparring, Offensive, Pyung-sang-shim (Natural state of mind)? | * Am I using chi energy with my sword? * Is my timing getting faster and more accurate? * Do I understand the importance of the offensive? * Do I understand the importance of Joong-dan? * Do I understand the relation between Bon practice and Jook-do practice?? |
| Stamina | * Is my stamina getting better? * Am I capable of doing attack practice without resting?? |
| Posture | * 중단세를 흐트러트리지 않으려 노력하는가 * Am I trying to keep my Joong-dan correctly? * Is my center of balance is at the abdomen? * Am I using big techniques? * Am I keeping my Jon-shim (remaining mind)?? |
| Courtesy | * Am I comfortable of Kumdo Courtesy? * Is Kumdo courtesy related to ordinary life? * Is my courtesy sincere from my heart? |
| Spirit | * Am I a person of integrity? * Can I be patient in everything? * Am I trying to overcome when I face the obstacles? * Am I studying myself?? |
Training Program For Advanced Black Belt III Dan
| Training Program For Advanced Black Belt III Dan Training Goal: Strong Mind, Passion, Challenge, Self-reliance, Leadership, Value of life, Sociality, Demonstration Team, Tournament Participation. |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Improving techniques | * Do I realize the importance of the basics? |
| Advanced technique, Free Sparring, Mind Training | * Am I capable of using Chi to gain supremacy over the opponent? * Do I understand the importance of the accuracy?(not the speed) * Can I control the stamina? * Am I making offensive Joong-dan? * Am I realizing the real sword technique by practicing Bon?? |
| Posture | * Can my Joong-dan gain supremacy over the opponent? * Can I overcome the fear, panic, hesitation, surprise? * Do I use the power from the abdomen? * Am I courageous to face the situation?? |
| Courtesy | * Am I applying the courtesy that learn from the training to the life? * Do I have likes and dislikes of sparring partners? * Is my strength covered by softness?? |
| Spirit | * Can I control my self-conceit and imprudence? * Can I admit that I am the only cause of the problem? * Am I passionate?? |
Training Program For Advanced Black Belt IV Dan
| Training Program For Advanced Black Belt III Dan Training Goal: Official Instructor Education |
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| Training Goals | Self Checking Points |
| Instructor Education | * Am I ready to be an instructor? |
| Official Instructor, Official Referee. | * Do I understand to go back to the basics? * Can I control mind and body? * Do I understand the meaning of good posture and big technique? * Am I social? * Do I have a goal to be a great master???? |
Essay by Gregory R. Mitchell
Gregory R. Mitchell Siljun Dobup 1st Dan,Military Officer
I am very grateful for the opportunity to train in Siljon Dobup. I am new to traditional martial arts. However I know from my months at Sung Moo Kwan that I am blessed or lucky to have found a very traditional setting for my study of the sword. Grand Master Seong is very generous with his knowledge and I have looked forward to the physical, mental and spiritual demands of every training session.
I am an Army officer and professional soldier familiar with weapons and the rigors of war; however I have always felt that western military training lacks the spiritual quality that I have begun to explore in the Siljon Dobup sword style. There are many lessons to be learned from the sword. The various forms and time spent in the dojan are like meditation that restores and assists me in personal development and discipline. I feel that in recent months my study of the sword has added to other experiences in my personal and professional life. Siljon Dobup is something I will continue for the rest of my life and it has sparked my interest in the larger world of Kumdo. I know that when I return to the United States I will begin Kumdo training.
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Essay by Bridget Kim
Bridget Kim Kumdo 1st Dan,Student
Soccer, tennis, swimming, volleyball, lacrosse, track…throughout my life I have participated in a great number of sports but none can compare to kumdo. I wake up every morning and complain about school or work, and for a small period of time I did the same about kumdo. Looking back at that time I regret ever having thoughts of giving up, but that was when I was weak. I’ve finally realized it takes determination, patience, and heart to get through whatever troubles might come my way, kumdo has taught me this. No longer do I wake in the morning and groan at the thought of kumdo, instead I can’t help but smile.
Two years of kumdo and I have finally achieved my goal. I can’t express the happiness I feel. I will always take what I learned from kumdo wherever I go because I want to continue reaching my ambitions. I am extremely grateful that I could experience kumdo. I can proudly lift my chin and tell all those who want to know that I take kumdo. Kumdo is my push to fight for what I want. Kumdo is my source of confidence and strength.
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The proper attitude of Kumdo student by SooJee Lee
SooJee Lee Kumdo 2nd Dan,Student
It is unfortunate that Kumdo, or more commonly referred to as Kendo (as according to its Japanese name), is a foreign topic to so many in our society, for it is one of the best of its kind. Although it may not seem practical to learn how to wield a sword (who carries one around nowadays?), much less a fake one, Kumdo actually serves to sharpen one’s mind, quicken our perception, judgment, and reaction, and improve our physical health. For more than five years, I have been always proud to call myself a Kumdo student. But is pride really appropriate in the attitude of a humble student striving for consistent improvement? In retrospect and reflection, I admit that the proper attitude would not be pride, but rather infinitemodesty.
Modesty, in its general sense of meaning, tends to connote a lack of self-confidence and therefore assertiveness. Pride, on the other hand, implies the effect of bolstering confidence and aggression, which could be critical in any Kumdo match and as a Kumdo participant in general. Therefore, I am not arguing for an excess of modesty or a complete lack of pride, but rather a delicate, and somewhat paradoxical balance of both traits in which modesty is given an iota more of consideration and weight.
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What Kendo means to me by Max Lesser
Max Lesser Kumdo 2nd Dan, Student
I believe all people have a cornerstone in their lives. A cornerstone is an art, practice, discipline, passion, or pursuit that serves as a type of foundation for our existence. It is something we can base our actions on, and whose teachings affect our every decision. For some, this cornerstone is religion. For others, it is a certain sport. Or an art form. Or a role model. For myself, however, it is kendo; which encompasses all of those previously mentioned. Kendo has made more of an impact on my growth as a person than just about anything else, and it continues to do so with every passing day. I have learned a great deal in the 4 ½ years that I have been practicing…more so than I could possible describe. Achieving 2nd Dan has been an incredible milestone, but there is no shortage of things for me to improve upon and learn in the art of Kendo.
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