Hone mind, body, and spirit through the Korean art of the sword - Haidong Gumdo. This is traditional martial arts training in a modern and professional curriculum, with an expert black belt master instructor. You will feel like a samurai hero as you take up the sword. You will learn the ways of the warrior-poet: calm mind, strong and flexible body.
And it's fun!
And it's fun!
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Blue Mountain Martial Arts has been the premier martial arts studio in the Baltimore / Howard County area since 2007. Our original location was at 8030 Main St. in Ellicott City, MD. Since then, we've moved the studio to the Westchester Community Center, nestled in the hills of Oella. At the bottom of Main Street, cross the bridge and turn left on Westchester Ave.
This is where you can learn about each of our black belt instructors, and their unique approach to martial arts in the Ellicott City area. Haidong Gumdo isn't just an exercise class, fitness program, or performance. It's a way of life, and our teachers live it.
Master Jacobs is an internationally certified 5th degree black belt instructor, one of only a select few to hold this rank outside of Korea, making him one of the highest ranked Haidong Gumdo instructors in all of North America.He has been training for over 20 years, with experience in arts ranging from Japanese Kendo and Iaido, to Korean Taekwondo and Gicheon.
Master Jacobs is an internationally certified 5th degree black belt instructor, one of only a select few to hold this rank outside of Korea, making him one of the highest ranked Haidong Gumdo instructors in all of North America.He has been training for over 20 years, with experience in arts ranging from Japanese Kendo and Iaido, to Korean Taekwondo and Gicheon.
Haidong Gumdo is a sword art drawing from battlefield tactics and techniques to build mental, physical, and spiritual development. Students learn pre-arranged forms, moves, combat drills, and meditation, as well as develop honor, discipline, and control. Beginners use wooden training swords.
At higher levels of training, students will have the chance to practice test-cutting with steel blades, along with free sparring using special protective gear.Haidong Gumdo itself is a reconstruction of ancient Korean swordsmanship, based upon the techniques in other Korean martial arts as Gicheon and Shim Gumdo, as well as techniques derived from ancient martial arts manuals such as the Muyedobotongji.
At higher levels of training, students will have the chance to practice test-cutting with steel blades, along with free sparring using special protective gear.Haidong Gumdo itself is a reconstruction of ancient Korean swordsmanship, based upon the techniques in other Korean martial arts as Gicheon and Shim Gumdo, as well as techniques derived from ancient martial arts manuals such as the Muyedobotongji.
Blue Mountain has been recognized multiple times over the years, receiving both the 2012 and 2020 Best of Ellicott City Awards for Martial Arts Activities. Read below to see some of what our students have had to say. I began taking Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo (Korean sword fighting) because gyms are boring and I wanted something more mentally engaging with measurable goals.
Blue Mountain Martial Arts members are highly trained martial artists specializing in sword - work. If you are interested in a dynamic and professional presentation for your group, show, or festival, please contact us today. Our demonstrations include choreographed forms, sparring, and dazzling test-cutting with live blades, all in a samurai - like aesthetic.
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Mike Kreisher
Nov 14, 2016
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