Styles of Gumdo?

[Tswolfman]

Ok i know Gumdo / Kumdo is the same thing and all. But how many different styles of gumdo are there? I have trained in Koryo gumdo. However i want to expand my horizons and learn more within the spectrum of gumdo. I know of haidong gumdo but what else is out there.

 

[Ninjamom]

This just came up in another thread. Please check out this thread and see if it answers some of your questions. You can also find links to more information about many of these styles here.

Koryo Gumdo was founded in 2000 by a master in the Hwarang Kwan kumdo style (Japanese kendo), who had some exposure to Daehan Haidong Gumdo through the 4-month intensive program in Seoul, Korea. Most of the emphasis (that I have seen) in Koryo Gumdo is on the kendo-style techniques and exercises, with the addition of the first set of forms from Daehan HDGD. Here is a good website for some background on Koryo Gumdo.