The Principles and Teachings of Kimu Practice Are Impossible to Imitate

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기무 수련의 원리와 가르침은 흉내가 불가능하다.

■ The Principles and Teachings of Kimu Practice Are Impossible to Imitate

This text emphasizes the essential characteristics of Kimu Practice, such as natural movement, the flow of energy, and the importance of direct experience.

"Kimu Practice"
is not something that can be learned merely through memorization; it embodies an "essence that can not be imitated."

The only way to grasp it is through direct experience. This is because "natural movement" refers to following the flow of energy provided by nature.

Kimu Practice can not be mastered simply by mimicking or memorizing movements.
It begins only when the body moves naturally, and its essence lies in perceiving the flow of energy throughout the body.

Thus, attempting to imitate movements by watching videos can not lead to understanding the core of Kimu Practice, as it involves learning movements derived from nature itself.


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○ Why Kimu Practice Cannot Be Learned by Memorizing Movements

1. Understanding the Flow of Energy Is Essential

The core of Kimu Practice is the body's natural response to the flow of energy.

Simply memorizing or mimicking movements will not bring you closer to the true purpose of this practice.


2. The Precise Form of Hands and Arms Is Crucial

Movements are determined by the form of the fingers, hands, fists, elbows, and shoulders.
Without understanding this principle, it is impossible to imitate accurately.
Poorly memorized movements are easily revealed as inauthentic.


3. Without Understanding Natural Movement, Even Imitation Is Difficult

The movements of Kimu Practice are not driven by intention or will but emerge naturally.
The shape of the hands or fists determines the automatic response of the body, and without this understanding, any attempt at imitation will appear clumsy.

The fundamentals of Kimu Practice are often likened to the highest concepts found in martial arts, meditation, breathwork, religious or philosophical practices, or any field of study.

This understanding becomes clear only when one reaches that level through personal experience.

This is because the pursuit of a single universal principle lies at the foundation of all practices.

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○ Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Teaching Kimu Practice

1. Understanding the Principles of Natural Movement

It is essential to comprehend and recognize the natural movements of the body and the flow of energy.


2. Ability to Guide Others' Movements

A teacher must understand
"Feel & Contact" in the relationship with the practitioner, achieve "Harmony & Balance," and enable "How to Ignite."


3. Direct Experience and Understanding Are Required

The principles of Kimu must be learned through direct experience, and energy flow must be cultivated to accumulate energy.
Only through this process can one teach the practice correctly.


4. The Principles Remain the Same, With or Without a Sword

Whether a sword is used or not, the core principles of Kimu Practice remain unchanged.

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○ The Basic Steps of Kimu Practice

Kimu Practice is divided into the following three steps:

1. Relax: Release tension and feel the energy.

2. Focus: Concentrate on and observe the flow of energy.

3. Realize: Understand the principles and apply them.

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○ The Value of Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo

Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu Haedong Kumdo is the first training system of its kind to emerge in the 21st century.

This practice is regarded not merely as a martial art but as a top-Notch and Top-Elite training system.
It systematically incorporates the essence and value of Kimu Practice.

To learn Kimu Practice, one must experience it directly and grasp its essence.

Memorizing movements or imitating them through videos will never lead to achieving the true purpose of this practice.

November 22, 2024
Jinyoung Ssangkum Ryu
Haedong Kumdo
Kim Jeong Seong