Training

Today’s Haedong Kumdo class had it all: balance, speed, stealth… and just a touch of chaos. We opened with something new (and mildly dangerous in the funnest way): a full-blown Ninja Obstacle Course. The course had stations for rolling, balancing, climbing, jumping, and striking – basically every ninja skill except disappearing in a puff of smoke (we’re working on it). And of course, no ninja training is complete without an end-boss fight, which may or

Ah, Haedong Kumdo — the ancient Korean martial art of elegance, discipline, and controlled swordsmanship. Until someone yells “Ready… THROW!”And then all that serenity gets absolutely smacked by a foam ball at Mach 3. Here’s how it went down: Why we love it: Because martial arts isn’t just about sharp moves — it’s about sharp reflexes, sharp minds, and the occasional sharp whoopee-style laugh when someone blocks a dodgeball like a movie hero. Would Bruce

Recently, we’ve had the pleasure of witnessing Tjardo’s progress firsthand. Through dedicated cutting practice, he is steadily preparing for his 2nd Dan Black Belt in Haedong Kumdo – Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu. Watching someone grow in their martial path is always a powerful reminder of what we’re all capable of — as long as we choose the right path and stay true to what we genuinely want in our hearts. Tjardo’s journey is a reflection of

This afternoon, we gathered for a cutting session, training both single and double sword techniques under the principles of Haedong Kumdo – Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu. The location? Tjardo’s garden – a sunlit, peaceful oasis… nestled suspiciously in what felt like a post-apocalyptic setting. Think The Last Samurai meets Mad Max, but with better tea and less screaming. We dove into correcting our cutting angles, improving the speed of our strikes, and entering each cut with