KORYO GUMDO
Koryo Gumdo is a Korean style sword martial art whose method has been established through the adoption of many philosophies and methodology that existed in Korea and surrounding countries over the last 2,000 years.
Around 600 A.D. the three kingdoms of Silla, Koguryo and Paekche united into what is known today as Korea. The martial arts of Taekyeon, Subak and Gumdo enjoyed great popularity and prestige at this time. This surge in popularity lasted until the Yi Dynasty overthrew the Koryo Dynasty in 1392.
The martial arts fell into decline as Confucism replaced Buddhism. Warriors were banished and the practice of the martial arts was forbidden. Thus, many Koreans took refuge to the Buddhist temples where the martial arts were taught and preserved secretly, with instruction handed down from father to son and teacher to student.
As the Yi Dynasty came to an end with the Japanese invasion and occupation of Korea in 1910, it became illegal to teach Korean history. Korean martial arts were banished and replaced with Japanese sporting arts; and, Koryo Gumdo was replaced with Japanese Kendo.
With the end of World War II, and the liberation of Korea, Korea once again took control of its own martial arts. From the period of 1945-1955, there was a movement to unite the various Korean martial arts into unified national styles.
Tae Kwon Do focused on the ballistic art by utilizing blocking, kicking and punching, and has grown to become the world's most popular martial art.
Hapkido incorporates offensive and defensive maneuvers that applies ballistic techniques with holds, releases, and throwing techniques.
Koryo Gumdo is the art of the sword, which trains men, women and children in this ancient sword art of the koryo warrior.
Our Koryo Gumdo program is internationally accredited through the World Koryo Gumdo Association.
Schedule
Check the Koryo Gumdo Schedule . . . . HERE.
"All Inclusive" and "Family Friendly" Tuition Pricing
All programs/curriculum at RiverValleyDefensiveArts, including Taekwondo, Hapkido, KoryoGumdo, and Adult Kickboxing, are included in our All Inclusive and Family Friendly Pricing.
ALL INCLUSIVE means that Students/adults/parents currently enrolled in any of our martial arts programs are able to also simultaneously participate in any or all of our other martial arts programs, for which they are eligible, without and additional monthly tuition or association fees. Providing a significant savings where a student could train in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Koryo Gumdo, for a single monthly tuition only.
Students wishing to simultaneously participate in additional programs need only to pay the registration for the new/additional curriculum, and for additional testing events and certifications. NO ADDITIONAL MONTHLY TUITION IS REQUIRED.
And, FAMILY FRIENDLY PRICING means that the second enrolled student in a family, even a parent, can participate in any of our programs at 50% off regular tuition; and, the third enrolled student, can participate in any of our programs Tuition Free.
Eligibility
Students aged 14 years through adult are eligible to participate in our Koryo Gumdo program.
Introductory offer
Your first workout is FREE. Then, Register, and get the First Month Tuition FREE. Then, get 25% OFF Tuition for the First Year. MORE details HERE.
Questions?
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