Comments on: Haidong Gumdo: the beginning http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/ martial arts, analysis of stupidity, science, philosophy and anything I think is worthy of this blog Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:55:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: freakychinaman http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/#comment-84 freakychinaman Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:11:27 +0000 http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-84 Hi Chi, nice to hear from you again. I haven't been training for Gumdo in like 2 years, only vaguely remember the patterns. And the only person I ever bump into from back then is Michael... and that's at Uni or clubs :P I've been doing karate at UQ since I left, and the things I've learnt here have taught me a lot about what we could've changed in our training and interpretations of movements. But as I've said, I haven't been training for it for a while and I haven't gone to the centre, so I can't comment on its current state. Good luck and have fun with your training. Hi Chi, nice to hear from you again. I haven’t been training for Gumdo in like 2 years, only vaguely remember the patterns. And the only person I ever bump into from back then is Michael… and that’s at Uni or clubs :P I’ve been doing karate at UQ since I left, and the things I’ve learnt here have taught me a lot about what we could’ve changed in our training and interpretations of movements.
But as I’ve said, I haven’t been training for it for a while and I haven’t gone to the centre, so I can’t comment on its current state. Good luck and have fun with your training.

]]> By: Chi of HDGD http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/#comment-83 Chi of HDGD Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:01:55 +0000 http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-83 hEY KEVIN, long time no see. what's up with the blog man? anything i should know? sounds like one of the posers you're tlaking about is me. haha. on another note.. martial arts is a way of dicipline and better self. Gumdo may have gone of track.. but it's mainly due to everyone as a whole. we didn't stick together and things fell apart. but hopefully that's going to change soon. for the record, i'll probably be back to training soon. let me know of any issues and hopefully we could help create a better Gumdo. everyone's opinion and experience will be a great asset to Gumdo. hEY KEVIN, long time no see. what’s up with the blog man? anything i should know? sounds like one of the posers you’re tlaking about is me. haha. on another note.. martial arts is a way of dicipline and better self. Gumdo may have gone of track.. but it’s mainly due to everyone as a whole. we didn’t stick together and things fell apart. but hopefully that’s going to change soon. for the record, i’ll probably be back to training soon. let me know of any issues and hopefully we could help create a better Gumdo. everyone’s opinion and experience will be a great asset to Gumdo.

]]> By: Joshua Marino http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/#comment-76 Joshua Marino Tue, 05 May 2009 18:31:20 +0000 http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-76 Haidong Kevin, I happened upon your blog when I did a search for Haidong Gumdo. Please visit my website and learn about me and the book I just published. Sincerely, Joshua Haidong Kevin,
I happened upon your blog when I did a search for Haidong Gumdo. Please visit my website and learn about me and the book I just published.

Sincerely,
Joshua

]]> By: Katana Dave http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/#comment-55 Katana Dave Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:23:29 +0000 http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-55 Training in self-defense, particularly in martial arts, as I have always believed in, will most likely develop ones self-discipline and will bring one closer to himself. The trainee may never really fully learn all the self-defense techniques he is supposed to learn but just like what Raymond said, it should offer at least a personal discovery about oneself, which, I think, is one of the most valuable things that martial arts can do to a person. There may be a lot of different fighting styles and self-defense strategies but discovering your own strengths and limitations, your untapped skills, and developing your self-discipline and self-confidence will definitely help in beating your opponent regardless of what fighting technique you use. Training in self-defense, particularly in martial arts, as I have always believed in, will most likely develop ones self-discipline and will bring one closer to himself. The trainee may never really fully learn all the self-defense techniques he is supposed to learn but just like what Raymond said, it should offer at least a personal discovery about oneself, which, I think, is one of the most valuable things that martial arts can do to a person.

There may be a lot of different fighting styles and self-defense strategies but discovering your own strengths and limitations, your untapped skills, and developing your self-discipline and self-confidence will definitely help in beating your opponent regardless of what fighting technique you use.

]]> By: Raymond Lam http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/haidong-gumdo-the-beginning/#comment-26 Raymond Lam Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:56 +0000 http://freakychinaman.wordpress.com/?p=41#comment-26 Aw poo, you have officially more photos of yourself on your blog than I do... I am glad martial arts always helps a person learn about herself, if nothing more, it should offer at least this much. But the practicality has always been an issue in modern circles of martial artists. Aw poo, you have officially more photos of yourself on your blog than I do…

I am glad martial arts always helps a person learn about herself, if nothing more, it should offer at least this much. But the practicality has always been an issue in modern circles of martial artists.

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