Who is Grandmaster Kim Jeong Seong
He is the founder and President / Grandmaster of the United World Haedong Kumdo Federation (UWHKF), based in Busan, South Korea.
Holds the rank of 9th Dan in Haedong Kumdo.
Developed the style called Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu (진영 쌍검 류), which emphasizes using two swords. The style also includes elements such as ki-training (energy/breathing), sword-dance, and forms (kumbup or patterns).
Author of several books: e.g. Think Out of the Box Through the Training of Haedong Kumdo, Two Swords Training (Volume 1 & 2), Searching for the Forgotten Half of Martial Arts.
Acts as an international instructor: he conducts seminars, workshops and tours globally to teach his form of Haedong Kumdo.
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About UWHKF and the Style
The United World Haedong Kumdo Federation was founded in June 2001.
It aims to spread Haedong Kumdo, specifically the Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu, blending traditional Korean sword arts (single-sword, two-sword), breathing/ki systems, forms, cutting, and mental/spiritual aspects.
The federation includes affiliates in many countries (over 40 to some sources).
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Clarifications / Related Context & Possible Confusions
Haedong Kumdo (or Haidong Gumdo) is a broader term used by different organizations. GM Kim Jeong Seong’s UWHKF is one organization among several in the global Haedong Kumdo / Haidong Gumdo community. Some organizations use different spellings, styles, lineages.
The style “Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu” emphasizes dual swords (two swords) more than many other Haedong Kumdo groups. So technically, what GM Kim teaches includes particular curriculum and techniques that might differ from what other Haedong Kumdo / Haidong Gumdo schools practice.
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