Kummooyeh
The sword has been used in various ways in both the East and the West, from ancient times to the modern era. However, in Korea, it has been referred to by various names, such as Kendo, Geomsul(sword technique), and Dobeop(way of the sword), often used interchangeably. Recently, different prefixes are being added to Kendo, resulting in names like Haedong Kendo, Bonguk Kendo, and others.
Originally, China used 'Sul' as in martial arts like Geomsul(swordsmanship) or Changsul(spear technique), Japan used 'Do' (as in Judo or Kendo), and Korea used 'Ye' (as in 24ban-muye, Gungjung-muye, Kummooyeh). The name 'Kendo' or 'Yedo', which came during Japanese occupation, was adopted without much resistance, incorporating Japanese 'Do' suffix naturally.
This is why it's important to start changing these names now. When we excel in Kummooyeh and present it internationally, it can still be confused with Japanese Kendo.
From now on, it is more appropriate to use 'Kummooyeh' instead of 'Kendo' to restore the pride of our ancestors who saved our nation with their unyielding will through every tribulation. I believe that the naming is of primary importance for organizations that claim to represent traditional martial arts. Organizations advocating for traditional sword martial arts should rightly be called 'Kummooyeh' instead of 'Kendo'."
World Kummooyeh Federation
The World Kummooyeh Federation is an association that was established by the founder of Kummooyeh, Grandmaster Ilseong Bouk Soo Joung, who restored the martial art based on the ancient Korean military treatise 'Muyedobotongji'.
He created both the restored Kummooyeh, which is based on the historical techniques, and the practical Kummooyeh, grounded in realistic swordsmanship. The federation has completed a step-by-step training process that aligns with our emotions and modern times.
The federation endeavors to inherit and transmit the great spirit and martial arts of the Korean people, who have a history of half a million years, thus preserving the Korean identity of Kummooyeh and developing its cultural values.
Furthermore, it aims to re-establish the morals and norms of martial arts, enhancing the value, philosophy, and techniques of Kummooyeh, and to disseminate the splendid Kummooyeh of our ancestors.
The World Kummooyeh Federation is being promoted in several countries overseas."
Purposes
- Enterprising spirit - going forward on your own and achieving new things (active)
- The spirit of the Hoyeonjigi - a wide and big heart that is fair and shameless (tolerance)
- Spirit of patriotism - spirit to protect the country
- Spirit of filial piety - the spirit of serving one's parents, which is the basis of etiquette
- Spirit of self-denial - Overcoming weakness and developing courage
Advantages
- It is a step-by-step training that does not deviate much from the principle of Kumdo and can keep interests and health in the modern age.
- It is a family martial art that anyone can be easily trained in.
- Meditation exercises that require a high degree of concentration promotes wellness.
- It is the succession of a traditionally spiritual culture and heritage / spreading the spirit of our ancestors who know how to enjoy a progressive spirit and great spirits.
- Teach respect and manners. The respect and manners are the most fundamental behavior to others.
- Develop healthy emotions and educate young people with respect and manners.
- Self defense