Haidong Gumdo is a Korean martial art that uses the traditional korean sword. It is a fluid and dynamic martial art that like hapkido derives much power from circular motions. Training develops focus, coordination, stamina, speed and strength. As Gumdo is a battlefield martial art, it deals with more than just one on one situations.

Students start learning basic forms and motions with the wooden sword (bogum), and later on move on to free sparring training involving the use of protective armor.