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Gummoodo

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WORLD GUMMOODO
FEDERATION

Korean Sword
Archery
Martial Art

Our Heritage

A living martial art rooted in 1,200 years of Korean tradition.

Built on loyalty, filial piety, respect, and righteousness — Gummoodo is both warrior discipline and living art form. Rooted in the historical Korean military treatise Muye Dobo Tongji (1790), we preserve the ancient techniques of sword, bow, and shield for the modern practitioner.

Discover the History

THE ART OF GUMMOODO

Seven Disciplines. One Path.

Gumbup — Sword Forms

Gumbup

Sword Forms

The foundational flow of blade movement — mastering technique through choreographed form.

Gyojeon — Sparring

Gyojeon

Sparring

Practical combat training that develops reaction, respect, and complementary skill with a partner.

Begi — Cutting

Begi

Cutting

Experience the flow and mechanics of live blade — cutting fixed and moving targets with precision.

Gungdo — Archery

Gungdo

Archery

Traditional Korean bow training — fast, far-reaching, and a supreme exercise in focus and concentration.

Breathing & Meditation

Breathing

Meditation & Danjeon

Calming the mind and body through danjeon breathing and meditation before and after training.

Deungpae — Shield

Deungpae

Shield

Traditional wisteria and bamboo shield — light, resilient, and used to block arrows in combat.

Woldo — Moon Blade

Woldo

Moon Blade

Single-bladed polearm optimized for powerful cutting strikes — a weapon of momentum and weight.

The People Behind the Art

LEADERSHIP & LINEAGE

Founder Moon K. Kim

Founder Moon K. Kim

Founder, World Gummoodo Federation  ·  President, USA Gummoodo Association  ·  Global Expansion Director

An 8th Dan in Gummoodo and 9th Dan in Tang Soo Do, Founder Moon K. Kim is a two-time World Champion (1989 & 1990) who established the World Gummoodo Federation and the USA Gummoodo Association. He has brought authentic Korean sword, archery, and martial arts training to practitioners across the United States and worldwide.

Why Train With Us

The Federation Standard

Authentic Lineage

Directly affiliated with the World Gummoodo Federation — preserving authentic Korean martial arts tradition for practitioners worldwide.

Certified Curriculum

Comprehensive step-by-step training in sword forms, sparring, cutting, archery, and traditional weapons — recognized globally.

Nationwide Community

Join a network of 30+ schools across the USA, from North Carolina to Oregon — and growing internationally.

Find a School Near You

Across the Nation & Beyond

30+ Affiliated Schools  ·  USA, Colombia, Mexico & Brazil

United States

HQ · NC IN SC·GA·TN FL OR AZ Mexico City Bogotá Brazil WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

Charlotte, NC

USK Martial Arts · USA HQ

11930 Providence Rd W C1

Charlotte, NC 28277

(704) 540-4224

uskmartialarts.com →

Indianapolis, IN

USK Martial Arts

(317) 418-4712

Eugene, OR

Northwest Gummoodo

(253) 249-3953

Locust Grove, GA

Warriors of Discipline

Uniontown, PA

Cherry's Karate

62 Lebanon Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401

(724) 812-9779

Kyle, TX

Rising Phoenix Martial Arts

402 S. Old Hwy 81, Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 975-9520

USA Gummoodo Association Headquarters

Visit USK Martial Arts in Charlotte, NC

Try a class — no experience necessary.

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International

Colombia

Bogotá

Ryong Tae Dojang

Cr. 15 A #106-24

+57 318-4660894

Colombia

Bogotá

Artes Marciales Colombia

Cr. 102 A #133 A-30, Piso 3

+57 321-7832678

Mexico

Mexico City

Details coming soon

Brazil

São Paulo

Daehan Martial Arts Institute

institute.daehan@gmail.com

Seminars & Competitions

EVENTS

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Upcoming Events

Tennessee Event — April 2026
Arizona Event — May 2026
Indiana Event — May 2026
Greenwood Event — June 2026
Pennsylvania Event — June 2026
Gummoodo seminar

Masters & School Owners

Bring Gummoodo
to Your School

Host a seminar or attend an upcoming event. No experience necessary. Learn sword fundamentals, technique, cutting and archery skills — and discover how Gummoodo can help with student retention at your school.

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