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Korean Terminology

Similar to Tae Kwon Do training, students of Haidong Gumdo will become proficient in several Korean terms.  The following list contains some of the words and terms used during a typical class session that students will become familiar with:
 

Mok-gum Mok-gum means 'wooden sword'.  This is used by beginners for drawing and putting back the sword, basic cuts, pre-arranged forms, fighting drills, paper cutting and candle snuffing.  It is designed to build skills and techniques in order for students to eventually become comfortable enough to use the 'Gah-Gum'
Gah-gum Blunt, unsharpened metal sword or fake sword.  This is used by students only after they have accumulated the proper amount of experience with the 'Mok-gum'
Juk-do Bamboo sword similar to that used in Kumdo except slightly smaller.  Used for sparring, competition and other contact drills.
Jin-gum Sharpened steel sword.  This sword may only be used by adult Black Belt students with the appropriate amount of experience.  This sword is used for cutting bamboo, straw and for advance training.
Chungmyon pegi Straight cut
Chwa pegi Left cut
U pegi Right cut
Hwengdan ilgom pegi Horizontal cut
Ollyo pegi Upwards cut
Chirugi Thrust/stab
Samdan pegi Straight cut followed by left cut, then right cut
Gwangja pegi Straight cut, left, right cut, horizontal cut, left diagonal cut, right diagonal cut right
Chayonse Standing in a natural (short stance) posture
Taedo-se Long or high stance
Sodo-se Short or low stance
Kima-se Horse-riding stance
Choch'on-se Upper ready stance
P'alsang-se Any position where the sword is held vertically (normally) on the right hand side with the hilt chest height
Kumgye dongnip p'alsang-se Stand on one leg (normally left). Raised foot should point down.  The sword is normally held vertical on the right side
Chiha-se Lower ready stance
Pom-se Back stance
Pokho-se Tiger stance

 

 
       
     

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