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Haidong Gumdo History

Haidong Gumdo is the swordsmanship of Kokuryo (AD331), the ancient nation of current Korea.

Master Sul Bong established a Dojang by Sam Ji Lake in the Baekdoo Mountains and taught his apostles a martial art based on the ideas of patriotism, filial piety, respecting the elderly and executing righteousness.

 

Among them the outstanding ones were called ‘SAMURANG’ and they were always at the front line of the battle against injustice.

 

In 1999, Master Jung II Oh brought Haidong Gumdo to Australia and continues to spread the art across the country. In 2005, the first annual Australian Haidong Gumdo National Championship was held in Brisbane, Queensland.

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