■ Patrick's Reflection on Healing and Training - Harnessing Energy Flow
Hi, Patrick,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review of the healing session. It’s wonderful to see how you appreciated the tradition of concluding our Haedong Kumdo seminars with a healing session, and I’m glad to hear that the atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing, especially after such an intense weekend of training.
One important point I would like to share is that, through our martial arts training, we begin to recognize the flow of energy within our bodies. Over time, as we deepen our practice, this awareness of energy flow can naturally extend into healing, both for ourselves and potentially for others. However, it's essential to remember that healing is not the primary goal—rather, it is a secondary benefit that follows naturally from consistent, correct training. The main focus of teaching the healing system is to help practitioners, like yourself, grasp the principles of energy flow and its underlying mechanics, which will not only enhance your martial arts journey but also lead to a more enriched personal life.
I appreciate your insight about not seeking treatment for a minor cold, as sometimes, using your own personal energy to overcome minor ailments is a wise approach. This reflects a growing understanding of your own body and energy, which is a valuable skill in both your martial arts practice and your daily life.
Please continue to cultivate this awareness in your training, and remember that the ultimate goal is to better understand yourself through the flow of energy, allowing both your martial art and personal life to flourish.
God bless 🙌
Dank je wel
Grand Master Kim
■ Patrick's feedback is as follows;
Dear Grand Master Kim,
Here is my review of the healing session.
It is a good tradition to conclude a Haedong Kumdo training weekend with one of Grand Master Kim’s healing sessions. The seminar that was held last month in Papendal here in the Netherlands was no exception. After a weekend full of Sam Kumbups, Ki-Mu, and Black Belt trainings, we traveled to Deventer to hold this closing session in the practice of our Sabom Nim.
It was a healing session, but also a lecture on how to remove blockages in your body through pressure points and acupuncture. Grand Master Kim Jeong Seong explained to us too how we could use the knowledge about the flow of energy in our sword training. He made his round along with his students whose shoulder or back needed his attention, giving an explanation here, posting a joke there. We did chat and enjoyed nutritious mandarins, walnuts, and strengthening cups of tea.
This year, too, we concluded our Haedong Kumdo event in a pleasant and relaxing way, and I was glad that I had taken this extra day off. I myself didn’t ask Grand Master Kim for a treatment, though. The only thing with me was that I was having a cold. I didn’t want to bother him with that. Some ailments can just as easily be cured with your own personal energy.
By the way, with "Donki bel," you mean "Dank je wel"?