WMKS Shogun
Green Belt
Hello all!
I am curious as to public opinion of Kummooyeh (if anyone knows anything/heard anything/opinions). I hold a 1st Dan in Kummooyeh (earned from Master Jerry Laurita). I have my own opinions, but figured it would be interesting to get public opinion, positive or negative. I know the style is fairly new to the USA (and not very old period). I will also answer any questions I can, but as I am only a 1st Dan I only know so much. I promise, I am not trolling or out to start a flame war.
What I DO know about Kummooyeh:
I have not heard much beyond what my instructor has told me, and to be fair, while I trust Master Laurita's opinions, I know that he is biased (as to an extent, so am I). Thus my wanting outside opinions.
Respectfully,
I am curious as to public opinion of Kummooyeh (if anyone knows anything/heard anything/opinions). I hold a 1st Dan in Kummooyeh (earned from Master Jerry Laurita). I have my own opinions, but figured it would be interesting to get public opinion, positive or negative. I know the style is fairly new to the USA (and not very old period). I will also answer any questions I can, but as I am only a 1st Dan I only know so much. I promise, I am not trolling or out to start a flame war.
What I DO know about Kummooyeh:
- Founded by Grand Master Joung, Bouk-Soo in 2010 (with an updated curriculum in 2012 or 2013).
- Students work on 7 basic cuts and a stab, plus 8 short forms (which combine to form single long form), footwork drills, partner drills (two-person attack and defense drills), and test cutting. This is at least the main thrust of the curriculum to 1st Dan.
- Heavy emphasis on "practical" sword use. I say "practical" because in this day and age, how practical is a sword? What I mean though is it is not flashy like some sword arts are (so no spinning the sword, throwing it up and catching it, etc.)
- Currently, less than a dozen Kummooyeh Black belts in the USA.
I have not heard much beyond what my instructor has told me, and to be fair, while I trust Master Laurita's opinions, I know that he is biased (as to an extent, so am I). Thus my wanting outside opinions.
Respectfully,