Workshops

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

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

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

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