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Haedong Kumdo Training – Zaterdagochtend 21 juni 2025

Vanochtend stond onze Haedong Kumdo training in het teken van verdieping, precisie en – zoals vaak in de zomer – warmte. Gek genoeg was het binnen in de trainingszaal aangenamer dan buiten in de zon. Hoe graag we ook buiten trainen, vandaag was het binnen, met de deuren open voor wat frisse lucht, toch echt de beste keuze. Start met Ki-Mu: De Basis als Levenslijn We begonnen met een rustige, maar intensieve flow van Kibon […]

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Blades Across Borders: The Belgium Haedong Kumdo Journey (Day 4 of 4)

Day 4 – Twin Blades and Deep EnergySaturday, May 31 – Double Sword Skills, Healing & Vision By now, we were fully immersed in the rhythm of the event—early mornings, strong breakfasts, and the quiet thrill of stepping into another day of mastery. And yes… we finally nailed our dramatic Xzibit entry music on the parking lot. It set the perfect tone: today was going to be legendary. We entered a packed Dojang, buzzing with

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Blades Across Borders: The Belgium Haedong Kumdo Journey (Day 3 of 4)

Day 3 – The Dance of the Single SwordFriday, May 30 – Workshops, Breakthroughs & Brotherhood The morning began with a grin and a beat—our early arrival meant our dramatic Xzibit soundtrack on the parking lot went entirely unheard. A quiet, funny start to a day that would be anything but ordinary. Today was all about the single sword—refinement, speed, and creativity. The first workshop opened with a special moment: warrior Sterre was officially welcomed

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Blades Across Borders: The Belgium Haedong Kumdo Journey (Day 2 of 4)

Day 2 – Pushing Limits: Black Belt Test & Ki-Mu WorkshopThursday, May 29 After a calm morning, Day 2 began in quiet focus, with a powerful intention. We each prepared mentally in our own way for the moment we had trained toward for months: the Black Belt exam at 1:00 PM in Gellik. We stepped outside one last time to rehearse only the most essential sword forms—stripped down to what mattered most. The mind was

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Blades Across Borders: The Belgium Haedong Kumdo Journey (Day 1 of 4)

Day 1 – The Journey to the Belgium Haedong Kumdo EventWednesday, May 28 The adventure began at 10:15 sharp, as I boarded the train from Harlingen to Heerenveen—filled with anticipation and the hum of early travel. At the transfer station in Leeuwarden, fate briefly stepped in: I unexpectedly ran into my student Jimmy (see photo), a chance encounter that added a spark of encouragement to the day. Soon after, I joined Tjardo, and together we

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