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Q & A
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Who can practice kumdo?
Everyone is eligible. Kumdo is a “lifetime sport” that can be enjoyed by men, women, older and younger people. For young people, it teaches a right attitude and respect, and it improves confidence, endurance and concentration. Unlike some other sports, Kumdo uses a natural-posture. It is a walking-standing posture which uses a straight spine and wide chest. This comfortable position allows older people to enjoy Kumdo without any problems.
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Is it possible for non-atheltic people to practice kumdo?
Kumdo is a sport of body and soul. Obviously, being an athlete and having a strong body are advantages during the beginning course. But when sparring in the advanced course, ability depends more on the spiritual side than the athletic side. Confidence, decision-making, concentration and wisdom are necessary, and fear, panic, fright and confusion are the diseases in Kumdo. Even though you are a non-athlete and weak, you can do really well in Kumdo if you have strong spiritual strength. Once you start Kumdo, you gradually build you physical strength by controlling your own amount of sport. Therefore, having a weak body is not a problem.
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Will kumdo make me smarter?
Kummdo improves ones focus, insight, complex decision making ability and creativity. Many other martial arts favor, either by personal default or by training, one side of the body through man-made postures and stances. Kumdo’s natural stance emphasizes a balance between the right and left sides of the body which results in a more balanced use of both sides of the brain. Therefore, not only is Kumdo training beneficial in ones focus and decision-making ability, but also in ones mental insight and creativity.
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Can anyone participate in tournament?
Every three years there is a world competition held by IKF (International Kendo Federation) and there are many other competitions and tournaments held by Kumdo and Kendo federations and organizations. Anyone can participate at his or her own ability level. Common divisions are: grade school, junior high school, high school, college, youth, men, women, Keup and Dan.
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What is an officially recognized school?
Kumdo has a history of approximately 2000 years. During this long history it has continually been studied, improved and re-established both in its philosophy and practice. Kumdo is a martial art that particularly focuses on ones mental and spiritual maturity, inner strength and pure heart. Because of this a Kumdo teacher must be tested and approved periodically by an internationally recognized official governing body consisting of Kumdo experts from all over the world. This governing body using the highest standards which are strictly enforced bestows internationally recognized Dan (black belt rank) and teaching permits. Choosing an officially recognized school with an officially approved instructor is a first and prudent step in learning correct Kumdo.